Paul Courts

Cup a hoodoo for so many champions

Cup a hoodoo for so many champions

GAMMALITE, Our Sir Vancelot, Thorate, Village Kid, Westburn Grant, Im Themightyquinn and Leap To Fame have so many things in common. Each has earned more than $1million, captured numerous Group Ones, been Australian Horse of the Year and can lay claim to the status of a champion. The sextet has

Interstate dominance to continue

Interstate dominance to continue

VICTORIA'S dominance of the South Australia Derby looks set to continue if the result of tonight's heats is any guide. Two qualifiers for the Blue Riband were conducted at Globe Derby, with interstate raiders seven of the first 10 runners across the finish. Those crossing the

Kingman to chase Victoria's summer riches

Kingman to chase Victoria's summer riches

VICTORIA'S lucrative summer riches have become a key target for rising star Kingman. Speaking after the four-year-old's Victoria Cup triumph in Melton tonight, New South Wales trainer Luke McCarthy revealed he will return south to chase Harness Racing Victoria's recently-announced bonus. A fortnight ago

Rising star issues ominous Cup warning

Rising star issues ominous Cup warning

RISING star Miki To Success issued an ominous warning at Globe Derby just moments ago. Sent across the border to tackle a South Australia Cup heat, the Emma Stewart-trained entire not only succeeded in his mission, he broke the track record in the process, sending a clear message to his

Young gun's personal milestone

Young gun's personal milestone

LEADING young reinsman Ryan Sanderson celebrated a personal milestone in Melton tonight. Victoria's premier concession driver last year - and sitting on top of the table again this season - Sanderson registered his initial Group One triumph by guiding Fox Dan to glory in the Victoria Derby. The

New Zealand trip unlikely with freakish trotter

New Zealand trip unlikely with freakish trotter

DESPITE her dominating success in Melton just moments ago, freakish trotter Keayang Zahara is unlikely to head back to New Zealand. No stranger to glory on the Shake Isles, Keayang Zahara was undefeated from three starts last season, with her victories including the $500,000 slot race The Ascent, New

Kitty purrs for Millar

Kitty purrs for Millar

IF EVER there was a pacer which simply preferred one human over others, Pet Kitty would be it. A well-travelled mare, Pet Kitty has had eight trainers - and 10 stable changes - throughout her 121-start career for 18 wins and 21 placings. Of those outings, 14 have been for