Paul Courts

Cahir dares to dream

Cahir dares to dream

LIKE so many leaving an Australian Pacing Gold Sale with their latest purchase, Nathan Cahir had dreams of grandeur. Visions of his acquisition blazing down the home straight under lights, glorious sunset in the background, roses raining down and a grandstand of adoring fans cheering him on. Well, maybe not

Classic at his mercy

Classic at his mercy

HE'S poised to contest several majors in Melton on Saturday night, with each of his runners 'in the market' and considered a reasonable chance. For example, Soho Americano is vying for favouritism in the Victoria Oaks despite her second row draw, while Sao Paulo Simba -

Aiming to join elite sorority

Aiming to join elite sorority

HAVING joined an elite sorority earlier in the season, classy youngster Gatesys Gem is aiming to assume her position among another rare group of fillies this weekend. Taken north last May, Gatesys Gem became just the sixth member of the 'fairer sex' to complete the New South Wales

Can he defy logic this weekend?

Can he defy logic this weekend?

EVERY once in a while, a competitor comes along that defies the odds, defies logic and fulfils an incredible dream. One such case which springs to mind is George Foreman, who captured the greatest title in the whole world - Heavyweight Championship belt - in 1973, before retiring from the

Wasting no time finding winners' circle

Wasting no time finding winners' circle

CONCESSION reinswoman Jasmine Dimovski has wasted little time finding the winners' circle. Obtaining her 'racing license' in late August, Dimovski scored at Globe Derby last night in what was just her second drive. Dimovski finished fifth on debut on September 9. "I finished trialling not long

Crossing border for sentimental win

Crossing border for sentimental win

SHE'S no stranger to winning features in South Australia, but last night was a little different for champion Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart. A frequent cross-border visitor, Stewart has won almost every key event on the SA calendar, including the Pacing Cup, The Allwood, Derby, Oaks and a host

Surely they can't leave him out of the Cup again!

Surely they can't leave him out of the Cup again!

SURELY history can't repeat itself this week! That was the call from Scott Ewen this morning when discussing next Saturday's Victoria Cup. Ewen has set the Grand Circuit event as Bulletproof Boy's next target following his upset triumph in last night's Smoken