Paul Courts
Exciting new talent joins the Lucky Lodge team
Questionable purchase turns into feature winner
AFTER purchasing a filly almost sight unseen during last year's Australian Pacing Gold Sale, Noel Alexander and Jayne Davies began to question their decision upon post sale inspection.
The duo were alerted to a well-bred yearling by American enthusiasts Gordan Bank and Marc Hanover, but forgot to head
Emotional rollercoaster
WHAT has been an emotional rollercoaster with promising young trotter Jays All That came to a happy pit stop in Melton last night.
Named after trainer Tyrone Abela's late father Joseph, Jays All That has been plagued by setbacks, including spending two stints at death's door.
Cautiously confident!
HE'LL head into tonight's Australian Pacing Gold Final with two of the main chances, but that doesn't mean Tyrone Abela is oozing confidence.
In fact, the respected horseman is adopting a cautious approach to his prospects in the $50,000 Melton-based feature for colts
Personal milestone for talented young reinsman
TALENTED young reinsman Blake Pace registered a personal milestone in Ballarat last night.
Despite being afforded limited opportunities, Pace has built a solid strike rate which has seen him finish among the top three placegetters in 31 per cent of his drives.
As for his moment in the spotlight, Pace
Somewhat confident despite mixed bag of draws
DESPITE a mixed bag of draws, Nick Tardio remains "somewhat confident" ahead of Saturday night's Globe Derby meeting.
Tardio has three runners engaged, including two in the Kevin and Kay Seymour Final.
A handy fourth in his heat, ever-consistent veteran Boss Major has had his prospects