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Trainer disqualified until late 2027
ON 9 February 2024, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered three charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against previously licensed person Rick Holmes under Australian… Read more: Trainer disqualified until late 2027
Can floodgate remain open?
HAVING recently broken a drought from the winners’ circle, Brandon Bonavia hopes the floodgate will remain open. Absent from the number one stall since last May, Bonavia scored in Bendigo last week… Read more: Can floodgate remain open?
Double delight for veteran’s birthday
VETERAN horseman Charlie Mizzi celebrated his birthday in style this week. Turning 70 on Wednesday, Mizzi enjoyed a double delight when he trained a pair of winners in Ballarat. “It certainly made… Read more: Double delight for veteran’s birthday
Champion reinsman reaches milestone
SITTING down to relax is a rarity for Chris Alford. Between his driving commitments and spending time with his family, Alford is always in demand and on the go. And this morning was no different for… Read more: Champion reinsman reaches milestone
Trainer breaks long drought
POPULAR horsewoman Tiana McMahon broke a long drought from the winners’ circle yesterday. Although McMahon has cut a regular path to the ‘number one’ stall as a driver in recent years, this time… Read more: Trainer breaks long drought
Journey towards elite group begins
EXCITING pacer Better Be The Best will begin his trek towards joining an elite fraternity at Club Menangle on Saturday night. First-up since a disappointing effort in the Breeders’ Challenge Final… Read more: Journey towards elite group begins
Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame has opened a short-priced favourite to win Saturday night’s Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup. Last weekend’s A G Hunter Cup champion has remained in Victoria for another… Read more: Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
Another Chariots Of Fire prospect in the wings
HE’S already got the only pacer guaranteed a berth in next month’s Chariots Of Fire, and based on the performance of his latest stable acquisition, Jason Grimson could have another prospect for the… Read more: Another Chariots Of Fire prospect in the wings
Carter belying his bad boy reputation
RECENT stable acquisition Bad Boy Carter has been wrongly named according to trainer Lui Trotta. Making the long trip to Charlton to buy the son of Vincent in mid January, the astute South… Read more: Carter belying his bad boy reputation
Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
A EUROPEAN millionaire landed a knockout blow on Australia’s trotting champion in Saturday night’s Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star Final. Callmethebreeze’s scintillating all-the-way heat victory… Read more: Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
QUEENSLAND’S champion pacer Leap To Fame ticked another box in a career destined for greatness with a big Grand Circuit victory on foreign soil in Saturday night’s SENTrack A G Hunter Cup. The… Read more: Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
Tassie meetings devastated by Tasracing scratchings
FIELDS for this weekend’s Tasmanian meeting have been devastated following a move from the state’s governing body. Earlier today Tasracing served formal Notices to industry participants named in the… Read more: Tassie meetings devastated by Tasracing scratchings
Tasracing serves notice…HRV reviewing options
HARNESS Racing Victoria is reviewing today’s statement by Tasracing on the Murrihy Report into Tasmanian harness racing. Tasracing has served formal notices to racing industry participants named in… Read more: Tasracing serves notice…HRV reviewing options
Parade of future stars
THE Annual APG Victorian Yearling Sale returns this weekend to the picturesque Inglis Complex at Oaklands Junction. The Sale is on Sunday 4th February commencing at 12 noon. On the day prior… Read more: Parade of future stars
Gift that keeps on giving
GIVEN a choice of horsepower, Courtney Laker made a selection consistent with her passion. Approaching her 16th birthday, Laker received an offer from her grandmother, Carmen, and father, Jamie…they… Read more: Gift that keeps on giving
From dealing caravans to breeding fine stock
KEVIN Clark is well versed in the Caravan Industry and is a Dealer with the Jayco Group in suburban Melbourne. Clark has also been breeding Standardbreds for the past 20 years with considerable… Read more: From dealing caravans to breeding fine stock
Aiming to join elite company
POPULAR horseman David Moran will aim to join some elite company in Melton on Saturday night. Set to contest the famed A G Hunter Cup, Moran is attempting to become just the third driver to win the… Read more: Aiming to join elite company
Preparing the next generation
ALBERT Davis is not a man to blow his own trumpet. But the respected horseman has built an impressive resume after a lifetime working quietly behind the scenes at top stables and stud farms. Davis… Read more: Preparing the next generation
Anniversary of Cup’s most significant year
AS THE industry prepares to celebrate the feats of another A G Hunter Cup winner in Melton on Saturday night, it’s timely to recall the anniversary one of the most important dates in the feature’s… Read more: Anniversary of Cup’s most significant year
Superstar’s suitable Cup draw
RECEIVING a “suitable draw” has bolstered trainer Grant Dixon’s confidence ahead of Saturday night’s A. G. Hunter Cup at Melton. Making the trip south with his superstar pacer, Leap To Fame, the… Read more: Superstar’s suitable Cup draw
