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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,

US trotter to make Aussie debut

US trotter to make Aussie debut

ASTUTE horseman Rickie Alchin has an interesting runner at Club Menangle today. Rarely without a high class performer in his stable, Alchin will contest the opening event on the card with debutante trotter Woodford County. What makes Woodford County so intriguing is he was bred in America, where he was

Exciting youngster remains undefeated

Exciting youngster remains undefeated

EXCITING youngster Hollywood Strip did more than complete an eye-catching return to racing at Club Menangle last night. First-up from a 16-week spell, Hollywood Strip captured the Simpson Memorial to extend his undefeated record to six. Trainer Brad Hewitt sent the son of Sweet Lou for a well-earned break following

More records, $500,000 bonus - freakish mare does it all!

More records, $500,000 bonus - freakish mare does it all!

FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara collected an Australian record-equaling bonus thanks to her victory in Melton just moments ago. By registering the required wins, Keayang Zahara snapped up a whopping $500,000 on top of the prizemoney from her latest success. In a stellar promotion, Harness Racing Victoria offered to pay

Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner

Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner

ALTHOUGH triumphant in tonight's A G Hunter Cup in Melton, Swayzee has been somewhat overshadowed by the Leap to Fame's defeat. Not only was Leap to Fame a $1.80 favourite, he was attempting to secure a $1million bonus on top of the $142,500 winner&

First Chariots berth secured

First Chariots berth secured

RISING star Hesitate booked the first berth into the famed Chariots Of Fire thanks to his victory in Melton tonight. By proving too good in The Bonanza, Hesitate received automatic entry into Australia's premier four-year-old event, which is scheduled to be conducted at Club Menangle on March 7.

Hygain nurturing the industry's future

Hygain nurturing the industry's future

ALREADY taking care of harness racing's current stars, Hygain is also nurturing the future. An industry leader, Hygain's award-winning products are a must when it comes to equine welfare, whether it's feed, supplements - or both! After becoming "dissatisfied with the quality and