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Chasing chance to step out of the shadow
UNDERRATED gelding Tims A Trooper is due to arrive at Club Menangle this evening in preparation for another feature race tilt. Queensland trainer Grant Dixon sent the Australian Pacing Gold purchase… Read more: Chasing chance to step out of the shadow
Late starter didn’t take long to break maiden
ALTHOUGH he was triumphant at Globe Derby yesterday, “the penny still hasn’t dropped” with Franking Credit. That’s the call from trainer Martin Schrader, who believes the late starter is certain to… Read more: Late starter didn’t take long to break maiden
Another Eureka slot filled
TAKING on the best young pacers in the land won’t be the biggest challenge Australian Pacing Gold purchase Ripp has faced through his short career. Leviathan owner Wayne Loader confirmed the… Read more: Another Eureka slot filled
Ideal hit out ahead of main assignment
AN IDEAL hit out at Club Menangle last Saturday night has Shez The Reason in a perfect position ahead of her main assignment. Given a short break following her Queensland Oaks Consolation victory at… Read more: Ideal hit out ahead of main assignment
Exciting filly shines bright to maintain perfect record
SHINING bright in Bendigo last night, Lux Aeterna has earned a brief freshen-up ahead of her next feature target. Proving too good in a Nutrien Sales Final, Lux Aeterna will be readied for the New… Read more: Exciting filly shines bright to maintain perfect record
Watching her win has reduced the anger!
HEADING to the yearling sales, Colin Holloway was given strict instructions from his wife, Heather…”no more horses”! Failing to adhere to the boss’ warning, Holloway purchased a trotting filly and… Read more: Watching her win has reduced the anger!
Promising youngster heading interstate
A TRIP across the border is on the cards for promising youngster Captain Hammerhead. Discussing plans for the three-year-old following his success in last night’s Nutrien Final in Bendigo, trainer… Read more: Promising youngster heading interstate
No doubting who’s the boss!
THERE is a lot to be learnt from defeat and Nathan Jack certainly utilised his to claim victory in last night’s $175,000 Alabar Bloodstock Nutrien Equine Final in Bendigo. After leading with The… Read more: No doubting who’s the boss!
Impulse buy turning into a bargain
A TROTTER he had no intention of buying has provided Daryl Crone with his biggest success. Accompanying a mate to the Nutrien Yearling Sale a couple of years ago, Crone was relaxing near the outside… Read more: Impulse buy turning into a bargain
Let the good times continue
SHE took time to break the drought, but since snapping her maiden, Majestic Tilly has cut a regular path to the winners’ circle. Making her debut as a two-year-old in November 2021, Majestic Tilly… Read more: Let the good times continue
Primed to maintain perfect record
UNDEFEATED youngster Sweet Bella is predicted to have little trouble maintaining her perfect record tonight. Successful at her four outings, Sweet Bella is engaged in a Nutrien Equine Final in… Read more: Primed to maintain perfect record
Maiden win the perfect tonic
BREAKING her maiden in Melton last night, Spun Silver provided the perfect tonic for one of her owners. First-up from an 18-month injury-enforced break, Spun Silver was successful in a 1200-metre… Read more: Maiden win the perfect tonic
Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
RACE ONE: WAVETHEBILL (6) has certainly provided punters with plenty of extra cash of late, and although the task becomes a shade more difficult, the Elizabeth Heath-conditioned son of Net Ten Eom… Read more: Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
“Very interesting test” for unbeaten filly
SATURDAY night shapes as a “very interesting test” for unbeaten filly Tintin Magic. Winner of her two starts at provincial circuits, Tintin Magic is engaged in the Pink Diamond Stake at Club… Read more: “Very interesting test” for unbeaten filly
SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
THE resurgence of South Australian harness racing has been given another boost with star mare Encipher snaring a berth in the world’s richest race, the $2.1m TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on September… Read more: SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
“It’s a test of character for the trainer”
IT’S been a long time since he was able to do it, but Lap Of Honour performed his namesake ritual at Globe Derby yesterday. Registering a long overdue victory, Lap Of Honour made his first visit to… Read more: “It’s a test of character for the trainer”
Perfect start to siring career
PROMISING sire Bettor’s Wish made the perfect start to his stallion career by siring the winners of both $240,000 New Jersey Sires’ Stake Finals at the Meadowlands on Friday night. Better Is Nice… Read more: Perfect start to siring career
APG buy looking to extend perfect season
LIFE has been made somewhat easier for I Break The Line ahead of tomorrow night’s Club Menangle meeting. Looking to extend his perfect record for the season, I Break The Line is engaged in a New… Read more: APG buy looking to extend perfect season
“Not happy” Racing Minister demands consultation
THIS morning’s open statement from the state’s kindred bodies refuting Harness Racing Victoria’s claims of consultation ahead of the stakes cuts has already garnished a result. Just to recap, two… Read more: “Not happy” Racing Minister demands consultation
Thurstons have found a winner here
FOR the past decade, Forbes-based owner-breeders Phil and Denise Thurston have had a great deal of success combining with prominent Goulburn horseman Brad Hewitt. Since retiring to their… Read more: Thurstons have found a winner here
