Paul Courts

Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later

Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later

STRANGELY she hasn't earned the title of the best standardbred the Senior family has been associated with, but that could change at Entertainment Park Melton tomorrow night. One of Victoria's most exciting fillies, Star To Fall is aiming for a clean sweep of the rich Australian

Draw toughens title defence

Draw toughens title defence

TOMORROW night's draw has toughened Commodus title defence according to trainer Jayne Davies. Although pleased with the son of Father Patrick heading into the Vicbred Super Series Final in Melton, Davies is wary of Commodus' starting position - barrier 11. "It couldn't be much

Massive class rise creates 'interesting' scenario

Massive class rise creates 'interesting' scenario

UNFORESEEN circumstances have created an 'interesting' scenario for trainer Trevor Munday. Originally planning to contest an age-restricted event with promising filly Crunchie Diva at Club Menangle on Saturday night, Munday will now watch the youngster compete against older rivals. "She's up massively in grade,"

'Miracle' foal chasing Group One glory

'Miracle' foal chasing Group One glory

FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the 'baby' had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and pharynx, where the milk is in his throat and is coming out of

Win puts retirement plans on hold

Win puts retirement plans on hold

CONNECTIONS of Jogalong Blue hope he can end the season in the same manner in which he started it. On the verge of being retired, Jogalong Blue broke a nine-month drought from the winners' circle at Club Menangle yesterday. Rewind to the start of the year, however, and the

37-month winning drought broken

37-month winning drought broken

IT'S been a long time coming, but Robert Dixon finally broke his winning drought at Globe Derby yesterday. Dixon was triumphant with Rickshawshadow, which broke her maiden at her 17th start. Dixon's previous victory came via Warrawees Shadow, which scored at the same venue on October

Erratic mare on best behaviour

Erratic mare on best behaviour

ERRATIC mare Majestic Charma continued her 'all or nothing' pattern in Cranbourne last night. To trainer George Batsakis' delight, the trotter had the 'all' attitude which resulted in victory. Majestic Charma has had 19 starts for four wins and plenty of missed opportunities. "She&