Paul Courts

First step along Group One trail

First step along Group One trail

RISING star Double Lou will kick-start his quest for more Group One glory this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Breeders' Challenge success at Club Menangle last October, Double Lou will return to the world class venue tomorrow night. Double Lou's Breeders' Challenge victory

Chasing consecutive country cups

Chasing consecutive country cups

CONNECTIONS of handy squaregaiter Meadow Valley Star hope he can continue his perfect record this weekend. Making his debut for trainer Matthew Horsnell and clients a fortnight ago, Meadow Valley Star gave the crew an instant reward by capturing the Hamilton Trotters' Cup. Naturally thrilled with the gelding'

Drawn to upstage hot favourite

Drawn to upstage hot favourite

FORMER Queensland pacer My Rocky Romance has drawn to cause an upset at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Transferred to South Australian horseman Robert Caruso last month, My Rocky Romance was fourth upon debut before an eye-catching third last weekend. Hoping he's figured out "the key" to

Crunching the numbers

Crunching the numbers

USA Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year in 2018, a world champion and the winner of $1.72million in stakes, Captain Crunch is without question one of the best colt pacers ever to become available to ‘down under’ breeders. Racing only at two and three, Captain Crunch won 12 of

Callaghan a capable 'Lieutenant'

Callaghan a capable 'Lieutenant'

WHILE his exciting stablemate competes interstate on Saturday night, star pacer Don Hugo will continue his trek towards his major target at Club Menangle. Winner of last weekend's Shepparton Cup, Kingman is engaged in another Victorian provincial feature for trainer Luke McCarthy - the Ballarat Cup. With Don

RIP to a "scholar and a gentleman"

RIP to a "scholar and a gentleman"

HARNESS racing, and indeed the world, is all the poorer today following the passing of Greg Norman. A true "scholar and a gentleman", Norman lost his determined battle with cancer at the age of 61. Constantly sporting his trademark smile, Norman was willing to lend a helping hand

Veteran breaks his own Australian record

Veteran breaks his own Australian record

VETERAN horseman John Lee broke his own Australian record earlier this week. Becoming the nation's eldest winning reinsman with his victory behind Martys Party last March, Lee eclipsed the mark with his latest triumph. Partnering the gelding once again, Lee scored at Globe Derby at the ripe age