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Successful debutante to be major improver
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Private Eye has improved since making his debut in Geelong last month. That’s bad news for the Australian Pacing Gold purchase’s opposition in Gunbower tomorrow. Racing… Read more: Successful debutante to be major improver
Superstar performance a must in Chariots
CHAMPION horseman Mark Purdon has been down this road enough times to know it doesn’t often lead to the winners’ circle. Which means maybe New Zealand’s best pacer Self Assured may need to reach a… Read more: Superstar performance a must in Chariots
We’re in the Miracle Mile…
BARELY giving himself a chance to bask in the glory, master trainer Kevin Pizzuto is already focusing on the task ahead. Pizzuto captured the Newcastle Mile just moments ago, with the victory a… Read more: We’re in the Miracle Mile…
In peak shape despite missing valuable hit out
MISSING a ‘valuable hit out’ will have no impact on Lochinvar Art’s fitness heading into Saturday night’s Club Menangle meeting. Lochinvar Art was scheduled to race at Tabcorp Park Melton last week… Read more: In peak shape despite missing valuable hit out
Stomach tubing case pending
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have issued charges against licensed persons Zac Steenhuis, Ryan Duffy and Gabriel Steenhuis under Australian Harness Racing Rul 193(1), 193(7) and 196B(1) which… Read more: Stomach tubing case pending
Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
GIVEN what he has endured in recent months Friday night’s difficult task should be a walk in the park by comparison. Engaged in the Ararat Cup, General Dodge faces a tough assignment after drawing… Read more: Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
Drawn to break through for well-deserved win
CONSISTENT pacer Just Cappy has a prime opportunity to break through for a well-deserved win at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Successful at his last two-year-old start in August, Just Cappy has… Read more: Drawn to break through for well-deserved win
Ideal draw boosts Group One confidence
AN IDEAL draw has boosted Tim Butt’s confidence ahead of Friday night’s Newcastle Mile. Butt will contest the Group One with in-form pacer Let It Ride which has drawn the pole. Expecting the son of… Read more: Ideal draw boosts Group One confidence
Group One winner returning after 18-month absence
FORMER star filly Speak No Evil will be an intriguing starter at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Sidelined since capturing the Australasian Breeders’ Crown in August 2018, Speak No Evil won 11 of… Read more: Group One winner returning after 18-month absence
Bragging rights a much sought-after prize
ON THE surface the lion’s share of $200,000 is the main incentive in Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle. A little deeper, bragging rights is a much sought-after prize. While the… Read more: Bragging rights a much sought-after prize
Has he earned champion status?
LAST year a conversation with Andy Gath involved the question is Tornado Valley a champion? Having previously trained wonder mare La Coocaracha, Gath was unwilling to place Tornado Valley in the… Read more: Has he earned champion status?
Steel to hold strong
CONSISTENT pacer Steel Screens has a solid chance to continue his winning form at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Successful during his last two starts – both in Melton – Steel Screens is set to… Read more: Steel to hold strong
Harmey mixing it with the best
SYDNEY-BASED stables should dominate in Newcastle this afternoon on a well-balanced seven-race program. And it’s the state’s two leading stables that will provide most of the quality that will be on… Read more: Harmey mixing it with the best
Working towards feature targets
WELL-BRED filly Aces Daughter will continue her march towards feature targets when she heads to Globe Derby today. A last start winner at the venue, Aces Daughter is being eased along by trainer Ray… Read more: Working towards feature targets
Freshen up before prestigious sprint
TALENTED mare Hows The Memory will be kept fresh ahead of her next target. Triumphant in the Sibelia Stake at Club Menangle last night, Hows The Memory earned a berth in the famed Ladyship Mile… Read more: Freshen up before prestigious sprint
Another shot at Group One glory
WELL-PERFORMED squaregaiter Magicool will enjoy a “few easy days” before being given another chance at Group One glory. Racing in consistent form, Magicool earned a crack at the Australian Grand… Read more: Another shot at Group One glory
Lightning strikes before Hurricane hits
VICTORIAN couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin will play a strong hand in next week’s Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle. Qualifying Demon Delight for the Group One via last weekend’s Hondo Grattan… Read more: Lightning strikes before Hurricane hits
Too close for comfort
MOST harness racing enthusiasts will be aware tonight’s Club Menangle meeting has been pushed back due to a severe electrical storm. Hitting the area just after the first race, the lightning dazzled… Read more: Too close for comfort
Chance for consolation after luckless return
VOID of luck in last weekend’s South Australia Trotters’ Cup, Coolbreeze is in a solid position to claim a minor consolation tonight. First-up for four months in the Group Two, Coolbreeze contacted… Read more: Chance for consolation after luckless return
Veteran on target for first hat-trick
VETERAN pacer Colonel Joy is in a strong position to complete a hat-trick at Albion Park on Saturday night. Winner of his last two starts at the venue, Colonel Joy will begin from barrier three in… Read more: Veteran on target for first hat-trick
