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Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer!
EXHILARATING sqauregaiter Keayang Zahara doesn’t need to look far to find her biggest threat ahead of Saturday night’s mega Melton meeting. Widely-regarded as the most exciting trotting mare… Read more: Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer!
Talented youngster heading interstate – again!
TO South Australia via Tasmania is certainly the long way around for Victorian youngster Coniston, but that’s no concern according to trainer John Tormey. With the three-year-old finalising a… Read more: Talented youngster heading interstate – again!
Cahir dares to dream
LIKE so many leaving an Australian Pacing Gold Sale with their latest purchase, Nathan Cahir had dreams of grandeur. Visions of his acquisition blazing down the home straight under lights, glorious… Read more: Cahir dares to dream
Classic at his mercy
HE’S poised to contest several majors in Melton on Saturday night, with each of his runners ‘in the market’ and considered a reasonable chance. For example, Soho Americano is vying for favouritism… Read more: Classic at his mercy
Aiming to join elite sorority
HAVING joined an elite sorority earlier in the season, classy youngster Gatesys Gem is aiming to assume her position among another rare group of fillies this weekend. Taken north last May, Gatesys… Read more: Aiming to join elite sorority
Can he defy logic this weekend?
EVERY once in a while, a competitor comes along that defies the odds, defies logic and fulfils an incredible dream. One such case which springs to mind is George Foreman, who captured the greatest… Read more: Can he defy logic this weekend?
Wasting no time finding winners’ circle
CONCESSION reinswoman Jasmine Dimovski has wasted little time finding the winners’ circle. Obtaining her ‘racing license’ in late August, Dimovski scored at Globe Derby last night in what was just… Read more: Wasting no time finding winners’ circle
Crossing border for sentimental win
SHE’S no stranger to winning features in South Australia, but last night was a little different for champion Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart. A frequent cross-border visitor, Stewart has won… Read more: Crossing border for sentimental win
Surely they can’t leave him out of the Cup again!
SURELY history can’t repeat itself this week! That was the call from Scott Ewen this morning when discussing next Saturday’s Victoria Cup. Ewen has set the Grand Circuit event as Bulletproof Boy’s… Read more: Surely they can’t leave him out of the Cup again!
Perfect omen bet
IF THERE was an omen bet to be had this weekend, it has to be at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Racing in solid form, Trailblazer will fittingly contest the Vale Sandra Hutchinson Pace for trainer… Read more: Perfect omen bet
He was right at death’s door!
FORMER classy trotter and now accomplished sire Cardigan Boko is lucky to be alive. Although the Swedish-bred stallion is ready to return to stud duties at Bellmoure Park, the establishment’s owner… Read more: He was right at death’s door!
Hoping for happy homecoming
PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley is hoping for a happy homecoming this weekend. Defecting to New South Wales earlier this year, Stanley is back in Victoria ahead of Saturday night’s feature… Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Welcome to the real world!
WHILE making his transition from High School into the workforce, my middle brat Tobey became aware of certain realities. As he reached some conclusions, such as life isn’t always fair or life is… Read more: Welcome to the real world!
Trainer’s first win in two decades!
VETERAN horseman David Wills broke a 20-year drought from the winners’ circle yesterday. Wills prepared Santa Casa Beach to score in Horsham in what was the gelding’s first run since December 2021!… Read more: Trainer’s first win in two decades!
Huge bonuses for the taking
CHAMPION pacer Leap To Fame will headline the best harness horses from Australia and New Zealand to chase two exciting and massive new bonuses during Victoria’s feature summer races. In a huge boost… Read more: Huge bonuses for the taking
Still training winners at 91!
AGE is proving to be no obstacle for Bill White. Remaining active as a sprightly 91-year-old, White was full of vigor as he made his way into the winners’ circle in Cranbourne last Sunday night… Read more: Still training winners at 91!
Ready to lead local resistance
PROMISING youngster Lochinvar Magic has emerged as the key contender in the resistance against interstate raiders ahead of the South Australia Derby. Scheduled to be conducted at Globe Derby on… Read more: Ready to lead local resistance
It just seems that simple!
ANOTHER feature card and another successful raid for Emma Stewart…it just seems that simple! A frequent cross-border visitor, the premier Victorian trainer tackled three of last night’s main events… Read more: It just seems that simple!
Star siblings chasing more feature glory
SIBLINGS Derek and Tracy will search for more feature glory this weekend. In fact, Tracy is attempting to match another of Derek’s achievements on Saturday night. Known on the track as Derek The Jet… Read more: Star siblings chasing more feature glory
Time to test undefeated filly
SHE’S been impressive during her two starts, but now it’s time to test Centrefold Star. Unbeaten for trainer Bronte Giorgio, Centrefold Star has won by a collective margin of 26 metres, having also… Read more: Time to test undefeated filly
