Paul Courts

Tough draw threatens King's reign

Tough draw threatens King's reign

IN-FORM squaregaiter Kings Guard faces a tough task in his bid for a winning hat-trick. Successful in the Elmore and Cobram Trotters' Cup during his past two outings, Kings Guard is engaged in tonight's Shepparton meeting for trainer Stephen Boyington. To Boyington's dismay, the son

Will this colt be the Sale's topper?

Will this colt be the Sale's topper?

PREMIUM vendors Lauriston Bloodstock will offer a half-brother to Eureka runners Ripp and Sure Thing Captain which could be a sale topper at the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2. But they also will offer four outstanding fillies from elite families which should have buyers lining up to

Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday

Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday

HER prime is little more than a faded memory, but Bee Tee Times still has a spring in her step. The first waiting to be fed each morning and capable of short canter when the paddock gate is opened, Bee Tee Times remains sprightly for her age. As of last

Adding colour to APG Sale

Adding colour to APG Sale

TOURELLO Standardbreds is in the spotlight after White Lion claimed an impressive win at Mount Gambier. Sold through the APG sales to Mattie Craven, the striking palomino standardbred triumphed on just his second outing! Although Kerry doesn’t have any palomino youngsters in the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale, she

Aussie pacer is a world first!

Aussie pacer is a world first!

MOUNT Gambier played host to what is believed to be a world first last night. Returning from a six-month spell, White Lion proved too good for his rivals to break his maiden at just his second start. Trained and driven by Victorian horseman Matthew Craven, the unfashionably-bred pacer rated 2:

Additional features boost 2025 calendar

Additional features boost 2025 calendar

SOUTH Australian harness racing has received a boost with the announcement of a suite of additional feature races on the 2025 calendar. These events will take place at Globe Derby and support a broad range of classes. The following races have been financially contributed to by The Seymour Group and

Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?

Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?

WHETHER he reaches the grand heights of his famous grandfather remains to be seen, but exciting pacer Sirlou is certainly heading in the right direction. Having just his fourth start when contesting yesterday's Cobram Pacing Cup, Sirlou proved too strong for his more experienced rivals. With Abbey Turnbull