Paul Courts

Hoping for perfect result

Hoping for perfect result

CONNECTIONS of Elle Perfecto hope the result of her pending assignment matches her name. Translated to 'The Perfect' in Spanish, the two-year-old is engaged in the final event on Saturday night's Melton card. Already building a respectable tally of three wins and two seconds from seven

Minister appoints board member

Minister appoints board member

THE Minister for Racing, the Hon. Anthony Carbines, has appointed Dr Maxine Brain to Harness Racing Victoria’s Board, adding veterinary and animal welfare expertise. Dr. Brain was appointed for a three-year term starting July 1, while HRV Board member Judy Rothacker’s tenure was extended for an additional three

Curtain comes down on career of Australasian record holder

Curtain comes down on career of Australasian record holder

TRAINER Stewart Dickson would love to see popular pacer Lancelot Bromac follow another Queensland cult figure down to Victoria in retirement and enjoy his days at Living Legends. The pacer had a short-lived six-week retirement earlier this year, before he returned to trackwork in the hopes of racing again. But,

Consistent mare aimed at feature series

Consistent mare aimed at feature series

RACING in consistent form since returning to the track, Come On Sloopy produced a tough performance at Globe Derby last night. Sidelined for a year after her unplaced effort in Mildura in December 2023, Come On Sloopy has been among the top three in 16 of her 30 starts this

Who deserves recognition?

Who deserves recognition?

WHO should join harness racing's most illustrious club? Nominations are open for this year's inductees into the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Some 109 greats of the sport have been inducted into the Hall of Fame while only 11 of those have been given Legend

Massive 'trifecta' for popular couple

Massive 'trifecta' for popular couple

POPULAR couple Julie and Darren Billinger received the perfect 'trifecta' during the weekend. The Billinger's celebrations began with the arrival of their first grandchild - a beautiful filly named Betty Mae. The Billinger's daughter Jodie and her wife, Jaime, welcome the bundle of joy

Early treat for Inter onlookers

Early treat for Inter onlookers

ONLOOKERS are set to be treated to an Inter Dominion Final preview this weekend. Fresh from their victories during the opening round, reigning champion Don Hugo and series favourite, Leap To Fame, will return to Albion Park for Saturday night's second qualifiers. Proving too good during last season&