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Evergreen pacer chalks up milestone win

Evergreen pacer chalks up milestone win

EVERGREEN pacer Bulletproof Boy chalked-up a sensational milestone in Melton just moments ago. Despite being an 11-year-old via the calendar - having been foaled on November 3, 2014 - and officially turning 11 in 'racing years' on January 1, Bulletproof Boy notched his 50th win at his 222nd

Quick visit home before heading interstate again

Quick visit home before heading interstate again

IN WHAT shapes as a quick return home, Don Hugo will attempt to break his local drought this weekend. Fresh from his success in the Group One Blacks A Fake in Queensland a fortnight ago, Don Hugo will contest the free-for-all at Club Menangle on Saturday night. As such, the

Perfect way to celebrate 25th anniversary

Perfect way to celebrate 25th anniversary

ASTUTE horseman Paul Cavallaro can't think of a better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first Southern Cross Final win than to capture another! In 2000 Cavallaro secured the Two-Year-Old Colts' and Geldings' Final with the Peter Sergi and Joe Carbone-trained Duomo. Cavallaro then

Hoping for fairytale farewell

Hoping for fairytale farewell

SATURDAY night's Globe Derby meeting will be the scene of 'sweet sorrow' emotions for the Finnis family. Trainer Alyce and her reinsman-husband Jayson will tackle a Southern Cross Final in what will be their last appearance as locals at South Australia's home track. Last

Impossible task now within reach

Impossible task now within reach

THREE weeks ago it seemed a 'mission impossible', but now the task appears to be within reach. Following a dominating performance at Globe Derby on November 24 where he prepared five winners on the 10-race card, Ryan Hryhorec's training tally sat on 129 wins for the

Chasing perfect start to Festive Season

Chasing perfect start to Festive Season

PROMISING pacer Dukes Choice will aim to provide connections with the perfect start to the Festive Season this weekend. The Jarrod Alchin-trained son of Vincent has drawn to continue his winning streak in Saturday night's Christmas Gift Final at Club Menangle. Dukes Choice has won his last two

Quick action saves major meeting

Quick action saves major meeting

QUICK action and dedicated efforts of the Harness Racing Victoria track maintenance team are being credited with saving last Saturday night’s rich Breeders' Crown meeting. Two heavy, isolated storms dropped more than 20mm of rain on Melton Entertainment Park leading up to the nine-race card, which severely impacted