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“It’s a little bit surreal”
RAPT with her maiden Group One triumph, Amy Day was quick to share the spotlight in Melton tonight. Day trained and drove Adelaide Red to cause an upset in a Breeders’ Crown Final as a $51 outsider an Read more: “It’s a little bit surreal”
Another Australasian record
PACING sensation Leap To Fame created another slice of history with his win just moments ago. Proving too good at his home track – Albion Park – Leap To Fame captured the Christmas Cup to register his Read more: Another Australasian record
Bold prediction for stable acquisition
HE’S no stranger to having a high class pacer in his stable, so when Kevin Pizzuto predicts big things for a horse in his care, it pays to listen. Pizzuto is best-known for his association with former Read more: Bold prediction for stable acquisition
Patience rewarded as maiden “finally” broken
PATIENCE has been rewarded in the case of Quick Crunch. Having her 24th start for the season, the three-year-old “finally” broke her maiden in Melton yesterday. Thrilled to see the daughter of Captain Read more: Patience rewarded as maiden “finally” broken
Chasing consecutive country Cups
LAST start Cup winners Faith Full and Sir Nippa will chase further provincial glory this weekend. Successful in the Horsham Trotters’ Cup four days ago, Faith Full will contest Gunbower’s edition on S Read more: Chasing consecutive country Cups
Reigning champs ready to defend titles
REIGNING champions Let Her Roll and Mac Bon are primed to defend their titles. Thanks to their heat wins last weekend, the duo will aim for consecutive Breeders’ Crown Finals in Melton on Saturday nig Read more: Reigning champs ready to defend titles
Win puts extra spring in step
PROMINENT horseman Paul Cavallaro has an extra spring in his step following yesterday’s Southern Cross heats at Globe Derby. Cavallaro contested the opening qualifier for two-year-old colts and geldin Read more: Win puts extra spring in step
Back to best following spell
A SHORT break has worked wonders with promising youngster Centrefold Star. Winner of her first two starts, Centrefold Star was runner-up at her next appearance before being found wanting during the Go Read more: Back to best following spell
Aiming for one last hoorah!
THEIR time as South Australians is coming to an end, but Alyce and Jayson Finnis are not done yet! Last August the Finnis’ announced they had sold their Mount Gambier property and are moving to Queens Read more: Aiming for one last hoorah!
Criminals fire bomb trainers property
WELL-KNOWN South Australian trainer Lane Johnson had his property targeted by criminals last night. Johnson and his family were woken by a loud noise towards the front of their land only to discover t Read more: Criminals fire bomb trainers property
Non sale was a blessing in disguise
HOBBY trainer Jamie Egan is thankful no one was interested in purchasing Faith Full earlier this season. After registering her third win – to go along with five seconds – from her previous nine starts Read more: Non sale was a blessing in disguise
Industry mourning loss of champion horseman
HARNESS racing is mourning the loss of renowned horseman Neville Gath who died at the age of 89. Born in South Melbourne on May 15, 1936, Neville was a key member of the legendary Gath harness racing Read more: Industry mourning loss of champion horseman
Closing in on personal milestone
VETERAN trainer Paul Fitzpatrick is in a solid position to reach a personal milestone today. With his tally sitting on 2799 wins, Fitzpatrick is expected to reach the next pending century with Sweet S Read more: Closing in on personal milestone
Gunslinger outguns opposition
WHETHER he did or not, my old man would claim “Told Ya” after the result of pretty much anything was finalised. In the case of Soho Gunslinger, trainer Ricki Alchin can legitimately proclaim the “told Read more: Gunslinger outguns opposition
Shrewd investment keeps paying dividends
PROMINENT Adelaide businessman Gary Crocker is skilled in financial investments. Yet anything he has achieved in his professional life surely pales in comparison to a hobby decision made 20 years ago. Read more: Shrewd investment keeps paying dividends
Domination to continue
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart is poised to strengthen her stranglehold on the Breeders’ Crown. Dominating the futurity like no other during the past decade, Stewart has won 12 of the 18 Two-Year-Old Read more: Domination to continue
Interstate riches on the card
A TRIP across the border is on the cards for rampaging pacer Captains Knock. Not content with dominating his home state’s country features, trainer Brad Hewitt has set his sights on a pair of Victoria Read more: Interstate riches on the card
Making the most of second chance
BARGAIN buy Grosso Naso has made the most of his second chance. Purchased by trainer Anthony Missen along with stable clients in October 2024, Grosso Naso made steady progress through the grades befor Read more: Making the most of second chance
Melton hosts 700-year world first
A WORLD first almost 700 years in the making was undertaken at Melton Entertainment Park this week. Founded in 1356, the Worshipful Company of Farriers conducted an examination for its Fellowship duri Read more: Melton hosts 700-year world first
Drawn to maintain undefeated status
UNDEFEATED youngster Snipers Fire is well-placed to maintain her perfect record this weekend. Winner of her three starts for prominent horseman Brad Hewitt, Snipers Fire is engaged in Saturday night’s Read more: Drawn to maintain undefeated status
