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Glory days far from over for 76yo trainer-driver
AT AN age when most are sitting back ‘trying to recapture a little of the glory of’, William Drury has proven his ‘glory days’ are from over. Making a rare trip to Globe Derby last night, the… Read more: Glory days far from over for 76yo trainer-driver
End-of-year riches in sights
QUEENSLAND’S end-of-year riches are the target with promising pacer Nurburgring. Creating an impression since arriving in the Sunshine State, the former New Zealander has registered three wins and… Read more: End-of-year riches in sights
Freshman obliterates Australasian record
IT TOOK an Australasian record to win a semi-final and the same will be required in the Group One decider according to premier trainer Craig Cross. Cross was speaking after Bar Room Banta smashed… Read more: Freshman obliterates Australasian record
Exciting youngster completes triumphant return
EXCITING trotter Elite Stride completed an impressive return to racing tonight. First-up since last May, Elite Stride captured The Holmfield at Tabcorp Park Melton for trainer Anthony Butt. Pleased… Read more: Exciting youngster completes triumphant return
Draw crucial for filly’s chances in Group One
IT’S a tired cliché, but the barrier draw for the New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge Final in a fortnight is crucial. That’s the call from trainer David Thorn when discussing the prospects of his… Read more: Draw crucial for filly’s chances in Group One
Local champ had all the answers
DAVID Moran and Lochinvar Art took the best punches of Craig Cross’ extraordinary New South Wales team and answered every challenge to claim the tonight’s Victoria Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton. After… Read more: Local champ had all the answers
“We could be watching the emergence of the best trotting mare we’ve ever seen”
AN EMOTIONAL Matthew Craven was fighting back the tears as he praised Pink Galahs following her extraordinary win at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Competing against a host of the nation’s… Read more: “We could be watching the emergence of the best trotting mare we’ve ever seen”
Racing against open class no harder than own crop
YOU know there is a super crop of three-year-olds when competing against some of the best open class trotters in Australia doesn’t seem any harder than racing your own age! That thought was behind… Read more: Racing against open class no harder than own crop
One for all and all for one!
WITH his three runners returning the identical result at Globe Derby last weekend, Greg Scholefield hopes the trio can continue the trend when they head to the troubled venue tomorrow night – but… Read more: One for all and all for one!
Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
FORGOTTEN star Turn It Up is ready make his racing return. In what will double as his debut for Queensland horsewoman Vicki Rasmussen, Turn It Up is set to compete at Albion Park tomorrow night… Read more: Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
APG purchases to dominate semis
IN WHAT has become a tradition, Australian Pacing Gold purchases will be out in force during tomorrow night’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge semi-finals at Club Menangle. Headed by exciting… Read more: APG purchases to dominate semis
Stablemates to take charge in semi-finals
ALONG with an extraordinary assault on Saturday night’s Victoria Cup, premier trainer Craig Cross is expected to play a strong role in the Breeders’ Challenge semi-finals at Club Menangle on the… Read more: Stablemates to take charge in semi-finals
Hoping for a second miracle
CONNECTIONS of handy pacer Rishi are hoping for a second miracle at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Set to contest the Victoria Cup, Rishi is among the outsiders in the Grand Circuit event… Read more: Hoping for a second miracle
Adams has found his No. 1
LONDONDERRY trainer-driver Ross Adams has had his share of handy horses throughout a long career in harness racing. His father Merv, who passed away in 2007, was a stalwart of harness racing in the… Read more: Adams has found his No. 1
Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
TROUBLED organisation South Australian Harness Racing Club has been granted an extension in its ‘show cause’ case. Four weeks ago Harness Racing Australia chose to impose a ‘show cause’ action on… Read more: Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
From favourite to nothing to defending champ
WHAT an extraordinary week it’s been for Kate Gath. Last Friday Gath was the driver of Victoria Cup favourite Ride High. Then 48 hours later Gath was without a Cup drive after the freakish stallion… Read more: From favourite to nothing to defending champ
Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
HE FELL short of matching his famous half-brother last season, but Whatabro has indicated he is ready for another crack at emulating one his sibling’s feats. Returning from a four-month spell… Read more: Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
Coveted Cup drive goes to…
CHAMPION horseman Anthony Butt has been handed what is arguably the most coveted drive in Australia. Set to watch Saturday night’s Victoria Cup from the Tabcorp Park Melton grandstand, Butt will now… Read more: Coveted Cup drive goes to…
Speedy youngster equals Australian record
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchase Crunch Time equalled a national record with his breathtaking performance at Club Menangle today. Contesting a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat, the son of… Read more: Speedy youngster equals Australian record
Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
DESPITE her difficult draw, Ladies In Red is the one to beat among her stablemates in Saturday night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton. Winner of her series heat in Ballarat last week… Read more: Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
