Paul Courts

Acid test for undefeated youngster

Acid test for undefeated youngster

SATURDAY night's Melton meeting will determine which Derby undefeated youngster Medina contests in coming weeks. Winner of his five starts for trainer Fred Taiba, Medina is engaged in the Victoria Sires' Classic. As such, the son of Sweet Lou will face an "acid test" against

Trainer breaks seven-year drought

Trainer breaks seven-year drought

IT'S a nine-hour round trip to race a horse, but the long journey is "well worth it" according to Ashleigh Camilleri. Broken Hill-based Camilleri travelled to Port Pirie last Saturday night and was thrilled to return home with her first winner in more than seven years.

Pair of milestones for premier trainer

Pair of milestones for premier trainer

PREMIER horseman Ryan Hryhorec registered a pair of milestones during the weekend. Heading into Saturday night's Port Pirie meeting with an equal-best 101 training victories for the year, Hryhorec prepared a double to create a new benchmark. Hryhorec's previous best came during the 2023 season. With

This family keeps setting the Pace

This family keeps setting the Pace

A FORTNIGHT after Darren Pace achieved a major career highlight, another member of the prominent clan has reached a personal milestone. Training and driving Sam Nien, Pace notched his biggest win within the industry when he captured a $125,000 Trot Final in Melton. Fast forward to last night'

Time for undefeated 'warrior' to step up

Time for undefeated 'warrior' to step up

IT'S time to find out what kind of a warrior Zoolu is this weekend. Undefeated from two battles, the two-year-old has given an indication she can be a star in the making, but trainer Michael Bellman is keeping his opinion reserved. Although pleased with the filly's

Disqualified until August 2027

Disqualified until August 2027

HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards have concluded an Inquiry into the following matters: * A report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that benzoylecgonine was detected in the urine sample taken from FRONTIER following its win in race 7, the ORANA WOOL & SCRAP METAL PACE (1720 metres)

Victorian star chasing interstate riches

Victorian star chasing interstate riches

TOP pacer Catch A Wave will chase the $1million bonus up for grabs at the 2025/26 NSW Carnival of Cups. Last year mighty stayer Swayzee fell just one race short of snaring the $1million for winning all five races in the series when second in the Albury Cup. He