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Defending champ requires a miracle!
NO STRANGER to achieving some remarkable feats, Emma Stewart will have to perform a miracle if Act Now is to successfully defend his title this weekend. Completing her rise to the top a decade ago… Read more: Defending champ requires a miracle!
Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame will have to match the feat of some of the sport’s all-time greats to capture Saturday night’s Victoria Cup. A tight $1.20 TAB Fixed Odds favourite ahead of the… Read more: Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
Aiming to reclaim Cup title
VETERAN pacer Max Delight will attempt to join a pair of stars when he heads back to Melton this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s $300,000 Victoria Cup, Max Delight is aiming to reclaim the… Read more: Aiming to reclaim Cup title
Group One winner’s triumphant return
GROUP One winner Idyllic made a triumphant racing return yesterday. Building a solid record for power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin, Idyllic notched 11 wins and 11 placings from 29 starts… Read more: Group One winner’s triumphant return
Another clean sweep
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart transferred her recent Vicbred Super Series dominance to last Saturday night’s Victoria Derby heats. Making the futurity her own pet project in recent years, Stewart… Read more: Another clean sweep
Touch of luck makes a huge difference
A TOUCH of luck can make a huge difference according to trainer Matt Maguire. And given the result of yesterday’s Kapunda Trotters’ Cup, it is difficult to argue with his assessment. A fortnight ago… Read more: Touch of luck makes a huge difference
Here’s Nerano chance to bounce back to the top
RACE ONE: With the benefit of one run back from a spell, classy 7yo NERANO (9) is poised for a return to the winners’ circle. The son of Tintin In America was unable to make his presence felt during… Read more: Here’s Nerano chance to bounce back to the top
HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced operational savings and changes to participant returns for 2025 as part of the industry’s pathway to sustainability. From January 1, 2025, feature race… Read more: HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
Hoping to go one better in Cup
RUNNER-UP in the early edition this year, Paul Cavallaro hopes to go one better in today’s Ladbrokes Cup. Cavallaro had Culture King and Artillery in the March version, with the latter a half-neck… Read more: Hoping to go one better in Cup
Trainer found guilty to 3 of 4 charges
THE harness racing licence of Shane Loone has been disqualified for a period of 12 months after he had been found guilty to three of four charges which had been issued against him on September 11… Read more: Trainer found guilty to 3 of 4 charges
Mare breaks 34-month drought
HANDY mare Changeup broke a 34-month drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Given her long absence from the number one stall it sounds odd referring to Changeup as ‘handy’ but her… Read more: Mare breaks 34-month drought
Take a ‘Leaf’ out of this winners’ book for Club Menangle Trotters’ Cup
RACE ONE: Former Kiwi MAJOR HOT (3) will create plenty of interest when the son of Art Major faces the starter for the first time under the guidance of legendary mentor, Paul Fitzpatrick. Placed in… Read more: Take a ‘Leaf’ out of this winners’ book for Club Menangle Trotters’ Cup
Early prediction proving spot on
BEFORE Ravishing Sloy’s debut for Kevin Pizzuto a fortnight ago the Inter Dominion winning trainer made a bold prediction about the three-year-old. “We bought him because he’s a very nice type and I… Read more: Early prediction proving spot on
Former Australian record speedster retired
FORMER speedster Keep On Rocking has been retired. A handy performer in Australia, Keep On Rocking enjoyed a successful career in America while trained by ex-patriot Chris Scicluna. The highlight of… Read more: Former Australian record speedster retired
Trainer happy to admit he was wrong
BY HIS own admission, Troy Williams didn’t have a lot of faith in Affaire De Cover ahead of last Saturday night’s Trotters’ Carousel Final at Club Menangle. In fact, Williams was all but certain… Read more: Trainer happy to admit he was wrong
Stats say he is worth a flutter!
FOR those who play the stats when having a punt, Hes Themightyspin is worth a flutter this weekend. Engaged in the final event in Melton tomorrow night, Hes Themightyspin will be driven by star… Read more: Stats say he is worth a flutter!
Championship assembly finalised
The Launceston Pacing Club will host some of the nation’s most talented reinswomen when the Australian Female Drivers’ Championship is conducted on Sunday, October 20. Tasracing has announced the… Read more: Championship assembly finalised
Here’s the real ‘Danger’ for the Carousel Final
RACE ONE: Peaking in condition following two runs back from a spell, last-start winner MAJOR MAJOR (8) appeals as the major contender for the top spot once again. Prepared by Jason Grimson and to be… Read more: Here’s the real ‘Danger’ for the Carousel Final
Quest for $1million bonus begins
THE quest for a whopping $1million bonus begins this week. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion, Harness Racing New South Wales is offering the mouth-watering bonus to the… Read more: Quest for $1million bonus begins
Toretto revved up for Final
FRESH from his heat win, Dom Toretto is ready to hit top gear in Saturday night’s Carousel Final at Club Menangle. Having his second start for marvel trainer Jason Grimson since arriving from New… Read more: Toretto revved up for Final
