Paul Courts

Reigning champ ready for title defense

Reigning champ ready for title defense

REIGNING champion Fly The Banner is on target to successfully defend his title later this month. Triumphant in last season's Emerging Stars Final as a three-year-old, Fly The Banner qualified for the 2025 edition with his heat win at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Thrilled with the gelding&

Undefeated youngster to extend perfect record

Undefeated youngster to extend perfect record

UNDEFEATED youngster Gladiatrix is expected to have no trouble extending her perfect record when she heads to Club Menangle tomorrow. Prepared by prominent couple Dean and Kerry McDowell, Gladiatrix has proven too good during her three starts, winning with an average margin of six metres! Each of the filly'

Handicap to snap winning streak!

Handicap to snap winning streak!

HE'S arguably the best trotter in the state, yet at Globe Derby tomorrow night, Doff Your Cap may struggle to win. Transferred to leading trainer Ryan Hryhorec last month, Doff Your Cap was third during his South Australian debut before winning his last three starts. Those victories are

Luciano chasing lucky racing return

Luciano chasing lucky racing return

RACE ONE:Classy 4yo OUR LUCIANO (4) returns to racing, and although competing in an open and competitive contest, the James Rattray trained and driven gelding will face the starter as the one to beat. The former Victorian joined James earlier in the year and their partnership commenced on a

Youngster seeking 'revenge' for dam

Youngster seeking 'revenge' for dam

WELL-BRED youngster A Buck Ten will attempt to extract some revenge on behalf of his dam next week. By Bettors Delight, the colt is from former top mare, Miss Half Penny. Among the best of her crop, Miss Half Penny was successful at Group One level when triumphant in the

I’m in it - just to have fun

I’m in it - just to have fun

“Big Guns” ready to fire

“Big Guns” ready to fire