Paul Courts

Queen step closer to coronation

Queen step closer to coronation

STAR mare Queen Elida continued her push for the industry's greatest throne with another stylish display last night. Successful during the opening Inter Dominion round in Newcastle last Friday, Queen Elida repeated the performance in Bathurst to remain undefeated in the Championship. Thrilled with the trotter's

Vale - Colin Watts (OAM) - one of our legends

Vale - Colin Watts (OAM) - one of our legends

NSW has lost one of its most treasured horsemen this week with the passing of Colin Watts at the age of 97. Colin passed away on Tuesday (December 3) from health-related issues following an operation on a fractured hip four months earlier. Despite his longevity, his death comes as a

Zucchini tops the menu - and Paddy's enjoying a feast of wins

Zucchini tops the menu - and Paddy's enjoying a feast of wins

Fond memories of one of our greatest Inter Dominion heroes

Fond memories of one of our greatest Inter Dominion heroes

Outstanding freshman earns RNR

Outstanding freshman earns RNR

WITH an interstate trip cancelled, "rest and relaxation" are on the agenda for outstanding freshman Reoffender. Originally planning to head to Victoria before the season's end in a bid to secure a Vicbred bonus with the two-year-old, co-trainers Jill Neilson and Katie Wilson have scrapped their

Happy homecoming completed

Happy homecoming completed

WELL-TRAVELLED filly Elusive completed a happy homecoming of sorts during the weekend. Bred at Dave and Glenda Battye’s South Australian-based Buckland Park Homestead, Elusive made her debut in Ballarat in May 2023 for former 'Croweater' Geoff Webster. Remaining in Webster's care until last September, Elusive

Time for well-earned break

Time for well-earned break

A LONG break is the reward for promising freshman Zenario following his feature success at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Making the trek across the border for the Southern Cross series, Zenario overcame a worrying start to his campaign to capture the Final for co-trainers Shaun and Jason McNaulty. "