Paul Courts

It's more important to look forward

It's more important to look forward

LEFT lamenting 'what could have been' following last weekend's disastrous Miracle Mile, trainer Scott Ewen has adopted a 'look ahead' philosophy with stable star Bulletproof Boy. Finally earning a berth in the $1million Grand Circuit event at Club Menangle, Bulletproof Boy was checked upon

Well-bred debutante to attract attention

Well-bred debutante to attract attention

A MAIDEN at Club Menangle today is bound to spark plenty of interest. Poised to make his debut in race three, exceptionally-bred gelding The Niteshift has a strong family heritage to live up to. By Somebeachsomewhere, The Niteshift is from former handy mare National Gallery, which has exceeded her racing

Track records tumble

Track records tumble

SOME records last the test of time, while others barely last an hour. For example, San Simeon's stance for the most consecutive wins has been the mantle for almost half a century. A star during the late 1970s and early '80s, San Simeon was undefeated during his

Ossie not so bad in Hygain Edge Pace

Ossie not so bad in Hygain Edge Pace

A WINTER break has worked wonders for man and beast given the result of last night's Hygain Edge Pace in Melton. Prioritising time away each year, astute horseman Stephen O'Donoghue also sends his horses to a paddock, which in 2025, began in mid-winter and ended mid-spring.

Anything you can do, I can do better!

Anything you can do, I can do better!

THRIVING since being transferred to Mount Gambier, stablemates Go Jack Crocker and Spook Crocker have formed their own rivalry. In a case of 'anything you can do, I can do better', the duo are matching each other win-for-win at their local track. Go Jack Crocker and Spook Crocker

Ready to dominate again

Ready to dominate again

FRESH dominating last night's Geelong meeting, prominent training partnership Marg and Paddy Lee hope to repeat the dose this evening. With their stable in incredible form, the Lees completed a clean sweep of the Pacing and Trotting Cups as part of a treble. Driven by Jason Lee, Imperial

History against superstar

History against superstar

HISTORY is against superstar Leap To Fame ahead of tonight's Club Menangle meeting. Engaged in the $1million Miracle Mile, Leap To Fame will attempt to become just the second to regain the title he lost. Triumphant in 2024, Leap To Fame fell short during his defence when a