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Riding crest of wave into tonight’s racing
FRESH from dominating yesterday’s Leeton program, Jackson Painting hopes to ride the crest of his wave into Club Menangle tonight. Painting has two drives at the world class, with Georgie Martin… Read more: Riding crest of wave into tonight’s racing
Surprise early birthday present
POPULAR young reinswoman Olivia Weidenbach enjoyed a surprise early birthday present today. In fact, Weidenbach’s moment of joy was a surprise to most people – especially punters! Driving in the… Read more: Surprise early birthday present
Tiger’s ‘cub’ brother makes perfect debut
HE’S unlikely to reach the dizzy heights of his famed sibling, but Stingray Tara certainly created an impression during his Australian debut. A recent addition to the Geoff Webster stable Stingray… Read more: Tiger’s ‘cub’ brother makes perfect debut
Winning streak set to continue
HE STILL has a few wins to go, but Dont Need An Excuse is on track to become Anthony Robinson’s most successful pacer. Transferred to the astute horseman last May, Dont Need An Excuse is unbeaten… Read more: Winning streak set to continue
Aussie off to a flying start in USA
DURING the past several years Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders’ Crowns last October at… Read more: Aussie off to a flying start in USA
Forgotten Grand Circuit prospect ready to return
WITH all the hype south of the border in recent weeks a pacer touted as a future superstar has been all but forgotten. While Ride High and Lochinvar Art capture the public’s imagination Wolf Stride… Read more: Forgotten Grand Circuit prospect ready to return
“To get my first winner as a trainer is amazing”
CRANBOURNE is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of New Zealand Cup Day, but to Kelly Stuart-Mitchell a midweek program at the outer-city venue will long be her favourite. Bred into harness… Read more: “To get my first winner as a trainer is amazing”
Drawn to teach rivals a lesson
PROMISING mare To Sir With Love has drawn to teach her rivals a lesson in Shepparton on Saturday night. Winner of her last four starts – including a perfect three since arriving from New Zealand… Read more: Drawn to teach rivals a lesson
Date released for move out of regional racing
HARNES Racing Victoria has released a revised feature race calendar. HRV will look to move out of its regional racing model on Saturday September 26 at Tabcorp Park Melton with the $24,000 Minuteman… Read more: Date released for move out of regional racing
Can debut winner match star sibling?
WHETHER she can reach the heights of some of her siblings remains to be seen, but Ladies In Red has certainly taken the ideal first step. Making her debut in Shepparton last night, Ladies In Red… Read more: Can debut winner match star sibling?
Two lots of four equals six!
TRADITIONALLY two lots of four equal eight. At Club Menangle yesterday, however, a pair of quartets equated to six! Dominating the card, husband and wife Robbie and KerryAnn Morris each notched four… Read more: Two lots of four equals six!
Gemma ready to make her mark ON the track
THE late Tom Hewitt caught the harness racing bug from his father Harold . . . but he took the family’s involvement to another level. He and wife Angela raised their four children on the family… Read more: Gemma ready to make her mark ON the track
Effects of corruption on harness racing
THE effects of corrupt activity, perceptions of corrupt activity and of integrity interventions in harness racing have been explored in a study commissioned by Harness Racing Victoria and conducted… Read more: Effects of corruption on harness racing
Rising star’s daunting first-up task
RISING star trotter Just Believe faces a daunting first-up task. Sent for a spell after running second at Tabcorp Park Melton last March, Just Believe is set to return to the same venue on Friday… Read more: Rising star’s daunting first-up task
Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
YOUNGSTERS Amigo Volo and Big Oil have sharpened their games by taking on their division’s best all season. That preparation showed Monday at The Meadows when each captured a division of a $188,732… Read more: Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
Milestone win “all the more special”
ANOTHER double at Globe Derby gave Tiana McMahon “a huge buzz” this afternoon. No stranger to multiple wins at a meeting this season, McMahon’s second success on the program saw her register her… Read more: Milestone win “all the more special”
Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
FANS – and those tortured by their fathers playing his music – would have backed at least one winner in Kilmore last night. Once touted as the ‘the world’s greatest entertainer’, Al Jolson was a… Read more: Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
Stable switch for pair of last start winners
A PAIR of last start winners are set to be transferred to another stable. Successful at Globe Derby during the weekend, It Aint The Money and Godofthunder are heading to Queensland. Trainer Aaron… Read more: Stable switch for pair of last start winners
Jack ready to add to a big week
YOUNG Hunter Valley reinsman Jack Callaghan has had a most fortuitous start to his career . . . and at just 18 has done more than most teenagers in harness racing could ever dream of. Being born to… Read more: Jack ready to add to a big week
Leading trainer notches milestone win
LEADING trainer Craig Cross’ remarkable season has resulted another milestone. With his stable racing in sensational fashion during the past 12 months Cross has captured majors such as the Miracle… Read more: Leading trainer notches milestone win
