Paul Courts

Making the most of second chance

Making the most of second chance

BARGAIN buy Grosso Naso has made the most of his second chance. Purchased by trainer Anthony Missen along with stable clients in October 2024, Grosso Naso made steady progress through the grades before contesting a Hunter Regional Champion heat. Missing the Final, the well-bred gelding dead-heated with Racing Paula in

Melton hosts 700-year world first

Melton hosts 700-year world first

A WORLD first almost 700 years in the making was undertaken at Melton Entertainment Park this week. Founded in 1356, the Worshipful Company of Farriers conducted an examination for its Fellowship during the past five days. It is the first time the Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers has

Drawn to maintain undefeated status

Drawn to maintain undefeated status

UNDEFEATED youngster Snipers Fire is well-placed to maintain her perfect record this weekend. Winner of her three starts for prominent horseman Brad Hewitt, Snipers Fire is engaged in Saturday night's Breeders' Challenge Eastern Regional Final at Club Menangle. To Hewitt's delight, the Australian Pacing Gold

Gunslinger ready to hit the mark

Gunslinger ready to hit the mark

EXCITING youngster Soho Gunslinger doesn't have to look far to find his main danger ahead of Saturday's Club Menangle program. Favourite for the Breeders' Challenge Eastern Region Final, Soho Gunslinger's biggest threat is his stablemate, Wamboyne Machete, according to wagering markets. Soho Gunslinger

Group One winner to resurrect career

Group One winner to resurrect career

FORMER top youngster Viksun will attempt to resurrect her career this weekend. Among the best of her crop as a two and three-year-old, Viksun's wins include the Group One Home Grown Classic in Melton. Racing consistently during the next few years, the mare's form gradually tapered

Late bloomer breaks maiden

Late bloomer breaks maiden

LATE bloomer Trent Fiscalini didn't take long to find his way to the winners' circle. Obtaining his driver's licence this season, the 35-year-old broke his maiden at Maryborough last Monday at his 15th drive. Following his family into the industry, Fiscalini competed in pony trots

Covering more ground than early settlers

Covering more ground than early settlers

IN WHAT shapes as a busy 72 hours, Michelle Wight will cover more ground than early settlers this weekend. Beginning with Saturday, Wight will undertake the 380-kilometre round trip to compete in the opening event on the Melton card with Maximez. With a win and two placings from his last