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Hoping for home ground advantage

Hoping for home ground advantage

EXPERIENCING no luck during a recent interstate campaign, colourful horseman Kevin Pizzuto hopes his fortunes will change closer to home this weekend. Pizzuto undertook trips south of the border during the past fortnight to contest the Victoria Derby heats and Final with Ravishing Sloy, which was unplaced on both occasions.

New HRV Chairman announced

New HRV Chairman announced

EXPERIENCED racing administrator Bernard Saundry has been appointed Chair of Harness Racing Victoria. Saundry, who was chief executive officer of HRV for eight years from 1993, was appointed by the Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines, bringing vast racing and media experience to the role. “Bernard Saundry is regarded as one

Exciting freshman facing 'biggest test'

Exciting freshman facing 'biggest test'

EXCITING freshman Rainbow Jester will face his "biggest test" this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Group Two Foundation Final success at Club Menangle last July, Rainbow Jester is poised to contest Saturday night's Tatlow Stake in Melton. Boasting six wins from seven starts,

Age no barrier for this veteran pair

Age no barrier for this veteran pair

AGE is proving no barrier for Luv Me Or Hate Me. In fact, if anything, Luv Me Or Hate Me appears to be getting better as the years go on. Making his debut as a two-year-old in June 2014, the gelding notched seven wins during the next eight seasons. Since

Veteran trainer decides to hang up the hopples

Veteran trainer decides to hang up the hopples

Breeders' Crown stakes revealed

Breeders' Crown stakes revealed

BREEDERS’ Crown finalists will race for Group 2 honours in November’s futurity series, with greater payments increasing the stakes. The eight Finals will be a part of the November 16 card at Melton, with the Saturday night also featuring the $75,000 VHRC Caduceus Classic and $50,000 Australian

Australia's latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed

Australia's latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed

AUSTRALIA'S latest pacer to join the Millionaire's Club almost went unnoticed. Thanks to his third in last Saturday night's Victoria Cup in Melton, Mach Dan took his earnings past the magical figure. The result of 28 wins and 17 placings from 81 starts, Mach