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Non sale was a blessing in disguise

Non sale was a blessing in disguise

HOBBY trainer Jamie Egan is thankful no one was interested in purchasing Faith Full earlier this season. After registering her third win - to go along with five seconds - from her previous nine starts, Faith Full was listed for sale, but to Egan's surprise, the daughter of

Domination to continue

Domination to continue

PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart is poised to strengthen her stranglehold on the Breeders' Crown. Dominating the futurity like no other during the past decade, Stewart has won 12 of the 18 Two-Year-Old Finals since 2016. Successful in one Final every year, Stewart has also completed five clean sweeps of

Maiden finally broken after two years!

Maiden finally broken after two years!

IT'S been two years in the making, but hobby trainer Daniel Zammit has finally broken his maiden. Coming close with four seconds and four thirds this season, Zammit registered that elusive victory in Maryborough this afternoon. "I'm over the moon," Zammit declared. "Very,

Vallelonga chasing city Victory

Vallelonga chasing city Victory

CONFIDENT his runner is capable of winning, trainer Vince Vallelonga still believes luck will play an important role. On his way to Melton as this is being written, Vallelonga will be represented by in-form pacer Always The Showman in the Hygain Victory Pace. Boasting a win and two placings from

Full steam ahead in Final

Full steam ahead in Final

CONNECTIONS of handy freshman Steam Machine hope history can repeat itself this weekend. In what was his second start, Steam Machine broke his maiden by capturing the Southern Stars Final at Globe Derby last May. Poised to return to the same venue tomorrow night, the David Drury-trained gelding will contest

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage clubs...then there are the likes of Imperial Whiz. A well-performed trotter, Imperial Whiz raced across eight seasons,

Canadian claims World Drivers' Championship

Canadian claims World Drivers' Championship

CANADIAN James MacDonald was crowned the 2025 World Driving Champion during the final leg of the competition at Addington Raceway in New Zealand today. MacDonald secured the 2025 World Driving Championship title with a seventh-place finish in rein to the Korbyn Newman-trained trotter Alotoftrouble in the 20th and final race