Paul Courts

Draw favours defending champ...again!

Draw favours defending champ...again!

THE first of two Miracle Mile qualifiers at Club Menangle on Saturday night promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle for onlookers. A classy assembly of in-form pacers are poised to contest the $75,000 feature, including the past two Miracle Mile winners. Don Hugo will launch his title defence, while

Confidence ahead of pending assignment

Confidence ahead of pending assignment

AN eye-catching third earlier this week has given Madame Kelly's connections confidence ahead of her pending assignment. In what was her second run from a spell, Madame Kelly filled the minor placing behind stablemates Phoebe Onyx and Is That A Bid in last Monday's Kadina Trotters&

Bubbles has 'Lady luck' on her side

Bubbles has 'Lady luck' on her side

#GIRLPOWER - that's the theme to remember leading into Sunday's Birchip meeting according to popular trainer Lisa Pitt. Pitt will head to the provincial venue to contest the inaugural Running of the Bulls with talented pacer Soap And Bubbles. The fact Pitt is a successful horsewoman

Is fifth time a charm for Max?

Is fifth time a charm for Max?

CONNECTIONS of veteran pacer Max Delight are hoping for a case of 'fifth time is a charm' this weekend. A regular Miracle Mile aspirant, the 10-year-old will make another attempt to qualify for the $1million feature via the Bioworma Sprint at Club Menangle on Saturday night. As you

Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner

Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner

AS the industry prepares to celebrate another Miracle Mile winner next week, one of the prestigious sprint's greatest performers has been laid to rest. Hampered by the effects of sidewinder syndrome, Sokyola was humanely put at ease by the trainer who took him to grand heights, Lance Justice,

Multiple Group One winner going strong as a sprightly 24yo

Multiple Group One winner going strong as a sprightly 24yo

BOOM mare Captains Mistress is an odds-on favourite to break a Chariots Of Fire drought for members of the 'fairer sex' this weekend. Undefeated from five starts for prominent trainer Jason Grimson, Captains Mistress is a $1.04 TAB Fixed Odds hot shot in Australasia's premier

King ready to reign supreme

King ready to reign supreme

REIGNING supreme during his past two starts, King Corey will attempt to maintain his position on the 'throne' at Club Menangle today. Boasting three wins from his last four starts, each of King Corey's victories have been registered at the world class venue. Triumphant in 1: