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Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
FROM being bred to be in harness racing to becoming a harness racing breeder, Trevor White has done it all. Born to Merle and Lance in 1954, White believes there is every chance he was taken… Read more: Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
ON AUGUST 17 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria Stewards against licensed trainer-driver Michael Bellman under Australian Harness Racing Rule… Read more: Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
Hannah’s back to make her mark
PHEASANTS Nest-based driver Hannah Rixon has joined the concession driving ranks, which are currently in a healthy state throughout New South Wales. Hannah’s twin brother Will and her older sister… Read more: Hannah’s back to make her mark
Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
SHE’S got a long way to go before she can be compared to her star sibling, but Coral Stride has begun the quest in the perfect manner. In fact, by scoring upon debut in Terang last night, Coral… Read more: Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
VETERAN horseman Terry Coelli registered a bittersweet victory in Young yesterday. While he is thrilled with the win, Coelli is saddened by the prospect it could be his last. In fact, it may even be… Read more: Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
Classy freshman aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heats are the priority with exciting freshman Smaltese. Trainer Brian Portelli outlined his plans for the two-year-old following his victory in… Read more: Classy freshman aimed at rich futurity
Kiwi reinsman dominates Red Mile
AFTER breaking and finishing ninth in the $1,000,000 Hambletonian, Really Fast rebounded with a forceful 1:52.3 performance to take the $40,000 second-round division of the Kentucky Championship… Read more: Kiwi reinsman dominates Red Mile
Another pair of promising youngsters
BASED on yesterday’s performances, prominent trainer Anton Golino has unearthed another pair of promising young trotters. Making their debuts in Maryborough, Kings Guard and Iron Love proved too… Read more: Another pair of promising youngsters
Waiting for the penny to drop
DESPITE his victory in Maryborough yesterday, Alta Cassino is far from a complete racehorse. That’s the call from trainer Joe Pace who stated the three-year-old “has a lot to learn”. When Alta… Read more: Waiting for the penny to drop
Chasing more APG prizemoney
FRESH from his Australian Pacing Gold triumph during the weekend, Jarrod Alchin is hoping to secure more of the Sales Company’s money this afternoon. At Albion Park on Saturday night Alchin captured… Read more: Chasing more APG prizemoney
Ample replacement for retired star
HIS star pacer was recently retired, but astute horseman Greg Scholefield certainly has an ample replacement. After 75 starts, which netted 35 wins and 18 placings, Emain Macha’s career came to an… Read more: Ample replacement for retired star
Trainer last to learn of Group One victory
SUCH was his focus on the task at hand Jarrod Alchin didn’t even know he’d just trained a Group One winner. Sitting in the cart behind Tough Monarch at Club Menangle last night, Alchin was circling… Read more: Trainer last to learn of Group One victory
50 shades of victory for veteran pacer
A PATIENT K Ryan Bluechip saved the best for last, barrelling wide through the lane to capture last night’s feature at The Meadows. In doing so the son of Art Major notched his 50th win. Dave Palone… Read more: 50 shades of victory for veteran pacer
Premier driver equals Australian record
PREMIER driver Kate Gath equalled an Australian record in Ballarat last night. Gath won five of the 10 races, including the first four, to register her second quintet. Gath’s first ‘bag of five’… Read more: Premier driver equals Australian record
French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
FRENCH-BRED trotter Holzarte Vedaquais broke his Australian maiden this afternoon. First-up from a long spell, Holzarte Vedaquais upstaged his opposition in Yarra Valley in what was his second… Read more: French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
Ready to continue winning streak
DESPITE the step up in grade and distance, Brantley is ready to continue his winning streak according to trainer Aaron Bain. Joining Bain’s stable earlier this season, Brantley found his niche… Read more: Ready to continue winning streak
Drawn to end season on a high
QUALITY youngster Cat King Cole has drawn to end her season on a perfect note. In what shapes as her last run for the term, Cat King Cole is engaged in tomorrow night’s Albion Park Australian Pacing… Read more: Drawn to end season on a high
Feeling pressure with in-form mare
ELDERSLIE horseman Cameron Ross admits to feeling “a bit of pressure” ahead of Saturday night’s Club Menangle meeting. Ross is poised to contest the Garrards Ladyship Stake with recent stable… Read more: Feeling pressure with in-form mare
Keg ready for Friday party
IN TIPPING circles, a “keg stand” is a party stunt wherein a reveler performs a handstand atop a keg and sloshes down beer for as long as possible. The equine Keg Stand hasn’t done that, but he’s… Read more: Keg ready for Friday party
Mike Ko’cass finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following as hat-trick of solid placings at Headquarters, ZIGGY ROCKS (2) will take a power of beating when he faces the starter from gate two. Prepared by KerryAnn Turner and to be driven… Read more: Mike Ko’cass finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
