Paul Courts

Perfect time to break bridesmaid status

Perfect time to break bridesmaid status

CLASSY filly Keayang Kurki selected the perfect time to break her bridesmaid status in major races this season. Heading into last night's Melton meeting, Keayang Kurki had finished second in a pair of Group Ones and a $125,000 Final for trainer Antti Ruokonen. With Ruokonen's

Déjà vu all over again!

Déjà vu all over again!

PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart continued her stranglehold on the Breeders' Crown last night. Dominating the futurity like no other during the past decade, Stewart had won 12 of 18 the Two-Year-Old Finals since 2016 going into the Melton meeting. Successful in one Final each year, Stewart completed three clean

"It's a little bit surreal"

"It's a little bit surreal"

RAPT with her maiden Group One triumph, Amy Day was quick to share the spotlight in Melton tonight. Day trained and drove Adelaide Red to cause an upset in a Breeders' Crown Final as a $51 outsider and was quick to acknowledge her father, Neil. Neil prepared Adelaide Red

Another Australasian record

Another Australasian record

PACING sensation Leap To Fame created another slice of history with his win just moments ago. Proving too good at his home track - Albion Park - Leap To Fame captured the Christmas Cup to register his 60th win from 77 starts. In doing so, the Grant Dixon-trained champion became

Bold prediction for stable acquisition

Bold prediction for stable acquisition

HE'S no stranger to having a high class pacer in his stable, so when Kevin Pizzuto predicts big things for a horse in his care, it pays to listen. Pizzuto is best-known for his association with former superstar Tiger Tara, which he prepared to capture harness racing'

Patience rewarded as maiden "finally" broken

Patience rewarded as maiden "finally" broken

PATIENCE has been rewarded in the case of Quick Crunch. Having her 24th start for the season, the three-year-old "finally" broke her maiden in Melton yesterday. Thrilled to see the daughter of Captain Crunch make her way into the winners' circle, trainer Taylor Ford hopes the victory

Chasing consecutive country Cups

Chasing consecutive country Cups

LAST start Cup winners Faith Full and Sir Nippa will chase further provincial glory this weekend. Successful in the Horsham Trotters' Cup four days ago, Faith Full will contest Gunbower's edition on Sunday. Beginning from the front line last time around, the daughter of Majestic Son has