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Consecutive wins…12 months apart!
PATIENCE proved to be a virtue with Sweet Strike on Monday. Returning from a 12-month absence, Sweet Strike completed an eye-catching win at Club Menangle. What made the victory all-the-more impressiv Read more: Consecutive wins…12 months apart!
“It is amazing she remained alive!”
ON PAPER she is no superstar, but the fact Chirripo won six races and been among the placegetters 12 times from her first 45 starts suggests different. Yes, that record doesn’t exactly scream champion Read more: “It is amazing she remained alive!”
Win postpones retirement…for now!
HANDY pacer Jogalong Blue seems intent on ending the season in the same manner in which he started it and postponing retirement in the process. On the verge of being retired earlier this month, Jogalo Read more: Win postpones retirement…for now!
Interstate success continues
SOUTH Australia continues to be a happy hunting ground for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach. In fact, SA has become a mecca for success for several members of Weidenbach’s family. Based in Victoria Read more: Interstate success continues
Mission impossible…but worth a crack!
LEADING trainer Ryan Hryhorec will channel his inner Ethan Hunt during the next five weeks. Facing what appears to be a ‘mission impossible’, Hryhorec will aim for 150 wins this season. Following a do Read more: Mission impossible…but worth a crack!
Chance to make amends
AT CLUB Menangle today Felicidad will need her share of felicidad so she can provide her connections with felicidad. Confused…you’re probably not the only one! Felicidad is a Spanish word, which depen Read more: Chance to make amends
Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
STRANGELY she hasn’t earned the title of the best standardbred the Senior family has been associated with, but that could change at Entertainment Park Melton tomorrow night. One of Victoria’s most exc Read more: Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
Draw toughens title defence
TOMORROW night’s draw has toughened Commodus title defence according to trainer Jayne Davies. Although pleased with the son of Father Patrick heading into the Vicbred Super Series Final in Melton, Dav Read more: Draw toughens title defence
Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
UNFORESEEN circumstances have created an ‘interesting’ scenario for trainer Trevor Munday. Originally planning to contest an age-restricted event with promising filly Crunchie Diva at Club Menangle on Read more: Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the ‘baby’ had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and phar Read more: ‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
Win puts retirement plans on hold
CONNECTIONS of Jogalong Blue hope he can end the season in the same manner in which he started it. On the verge of being retired, Jogalong Blue broke a nine-month drought from the winners’ circle at C Read more: Win puts retirement plans on hold
37-month winning drought broken
IT’S been a long time coming, but Robert Dixon finally broke his winning drought at Globe Derby yesterday. Dixon was triumphant with Rickshawshadow, which broke her maiden at her 17th start. Dixon’s p Read more: 37-month winning drought broken
Erratic mare on best behaviour
ERRATIC mare Majestic Charma continued her ‘all or nothing’ pattern in Cranbourne last night. To trainer George Batsakis’ delight, the trotter had the ‘all’ attitude which resulted in victory. Majesti Read more: Erratic mare on best behaviour
Championship winner now in ‘no man’s land’
APTLY-NAMED pacer is all but stuck in “no man’s land” following his win in last Friday night’s Riverina Regional Championship. Thanks to his success in the Wagga-based feature Thalassophobia is eligib Read more: Championship winner now in ‘no man’s land’
Ready to continue winning ways
FRESH from registering an overdue victory last week, Oria is well-position to complete consecutive wins at Club Menangle today. Driven by talented concession reinswoman Zara Fitzpatrick, Oria notched Read more: Ready to continue winning ways
Win halts interstate campaign
NOT that she’s complaining, but last night’s win has forced Claire Goble to alter her plans. Looking to head interstate with handy trotter All The Trix, Goble had her sights set on a Melton event for Read more: Win halts interstate campaign
Trotting’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Jackson continues rise to the top
HARNESS racing’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson continued his rise through the grades with another impressive win at Club Menangle last night. Among the all-time great baseball players, Jackson was Read more: Trotting’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Jackson continues rise to the top
He fought like a tiger!
ONE down and four to go. As hopeful as they are, Captains Knock’s connections realise it’s not that simple! By capturing last night’s The Bidgee at the Riverina Paceway, Captains Knock is now the only Read more: He fought like a tiger!
Positive signs in HRV financial report
HARNESS Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report. The HRV group’s performance Read more: Positive signs in HRV financial report
Classy mare ready to shine
SHINING since returning from a short break, Lux Aeterna is expected to burn brightly again this weekend. Luckless during her parts of Queensland campaign in July and August, Lux Aeterna was given a we Read more: Classy mare ready to shine
