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Arrogant pacer to continue impressive start to career
ARROGANT pacer Real Rocket will be looking to continue the impressive start to his career when he competes at Gloucester Park tomorrow night. Making a winning debut last month, the Kristy… Read more: Arrogant pacer to continue impressive start to career
Primed to add another Group One to tally
OUTSTANDING filly Double Expresso “has plenty of options” in her bid for another Group One victory. Successful in two top shelf events during her debut season, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase… Read more: Primed to add another Group One to tally
Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
YESTERDAY, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer-driver Heath Bourke under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR)… Read more: Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
Classy pacer sent for a spell
CLASSY pacer Sicario has been sent for a spell in preparation for several end-of-the-year majors. Completing consecutive wins in Kilmore last night, Sicario will spend a month in a paddock according… Read more: Classy pacer sent for a spell
Happy to be beaten
WHILE not overly ecstatic about it, Blake Fitzpatrick was happy to be beaten in the opening event at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick drove Fancy which finished third behind her stablemates On… Read more: Happy to be beaten
Amazing tribute to lost legend
ALBION PARK will pay an amazing tribute to Gavin Lang on Saturday night. Such was Lang’s reach, the Queensland club has named each of its races in honour the Victorian legend, proving he belongs to… Read more: Amazing tribute to lost legend
Bridesmaid finally became the bride
FOLLOWING a string of bridesmaid appearances Hatchback finally became the bride. Making another trip down Tabcorp Park Melton’s aisle yesterday, Hatchback registered his first win at his seventh… Read more: Bridesmaid finally became the bride
Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
POPULAR reinsman Alex Ashwood “put on a clinic” in Bendigo last night. Affectionately-known as Albie, and in recent times the Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo, the talented driver won four of the… Read more: Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
Longshot Johnson does it again!
THOSE who paid attention to our previous articles about Corey Johnson will be dancing with joy tonight. A couple of months ago www.nationaltrotguide.com.au published a piece highlighting the South… Read more: Longshot Johnson does it again!
Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
“I FINALLY get a nice filly in the stable and I’ve got no options for her.” That’s the dilemma South Australian horseman Tyson Linke finds himself in with impressive debutant Delacour. Making her… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
GAVIN LANG: A tribute from John Dunne
A COUPLE of years ago I shared breakfast with Gavin Lang and his wife Meagan at their favorite café in Bacchus Marsh. A week earlier the master reinsman had become only the second driver in the… Read more: GAVIN LANG: A tribute from John Dunne
Ideal birthday celebrations
PROMINENT trainer Anton Golino experienced the ideal birthday yesterday. Along with enjoying the milestone for the first time as a father, Golino topped the celebrations with a winner at Tabcorp… Read more: Ideal birthday celebrations
Shark wading in shallow waters
TALENTED youngster Hesashark will have to keep wading in shallow waters before being given the opportunity to attack his main prey for the season. Successful at Globe Derby last night, Hesashark was… Read more: Shark wading in shallow waters
Terrific night at the office
LEADING trainer Craig Cross had a “terrific night at the office” last evening. Taking a team of 14 to contest six races at Club Menangle, Cross’ crew registered four wins, with 10 runners earning… Read more: Terrific night at the office
There’s only one Gavin Lang – Sugars
“THEY weren’t the biggest races in the world, but they all meant that little something extra.” Fresh from winning five races at Tabcorp Park Melton last weekend, Greg Sugars followed up with a… Read more: There’s only one Gavin Lang – Sugars
A soldier’s service, sacrifice and trotting excellence
ON ANZAC Day www.nationaltrotguide.com.au shares the story of Joseph Hillier, a Shepparton farmer who would serve Australia in the Boer War and pay a heavy price with the loss of a limb. Despite his… Read more: A soldier’s service, sacrifice and trotting excellence
Industry mourns loss of a legend
HARNES racing is in mourning following the loss of the finest driver to grace a sulky in Australasia and perhaps the world – Gavin Alexander Lang. While there are some who possess equal prowess… Read more: Industry mourns loss of a legend
Fahrenheit ready to burn
THREE days after his track record performance, Sir Fahrenheit is expected to have little trouble continuing his winning way when he returns to Albion Park tonight. Having his second start for astute… Read more: Fahrenheit ready to burn
Mike Ko’cass previews Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: IDEALLY drawn in gate three and with a last-start win boosting her confidence, SPEAK NO EVIL (3) is poised to give leading mentor Craig Cross another big night at the office. As per usual… Read more: Mike Ko’cass previews Menangle Saturday night
Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
HE HAD all the required ammunition in his heat, but does he have the firepower to capture the Final? That’s a question even trainer Paul Cavallaro doesn’t know the answer to ahead of Saturday… Read more: Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
