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You've got to celebrate accordingly!

You've got to celebrate accordingly!

WHEN you finally capture an elusive Group One after a lifetime in the sport, a celebration is only natural! For popular horseman Michael Bellman, tonight will be all about 'getting on the beers'! Bellman's festive mood stems from his Victoria Trotters' Derby success with Mecarno

From death's door to winners' circle

From death's door to winners' circle

TO BE alive, let alone winning a race, is a feat in itself for Notanotha Naughty. Given "about 20 per cent" chance of survival just hours after birth, Notanotha Naughty not only beat the odds, he is now the toast of harness racing! Having his third start in

Rising star to chase country riches

Rising star to chase country riches

CHASING the upcoming riches of the New South Wales country cup circuit is the plan with rising star Horn Player. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, Horn Player has gone from a restricted class pacer to free-for-all winner, with his latest success coming at Club Menangle last

Kiwi import lives up to his name

Kiwi import lives up to his name

KIWI import El Conqueror lived up to his name during his Australian debut last night. Having first start for prominent Victorian-based trainer Brent Lilley, El Conqueror subdued his rivals to capture the Swan Hill Trotters' Cup. Pleased with El Conqueror's performance, Lilley plans to follow the country

Star pacer to lead the charge

Star pacer to lead the charge

JUST like the trusty steeds during the Battle of Beersheba, star pacer Swayzee will lead the charge at Club Menangle tomorrow night. During the Great War, a series of allied attacks took place on October 31, 1917, with the ANZAC Mounted Division among the first in action. Shortly afterwards, a

Chance to match champion sibling's feat

Chance to match champion sibling's feat

SHE'S got a long way to go before any comparison with her famous sibling can even be considered, but Queen Kizen has her chance to match one of the former star's feats. From broodmare gem Queen Kenny, the filly is a half-sister to champion trotter Queen

Hoping for happy homecoming

Hoping for happy homecoming

POPULAR horseman Robbie Caton is hoping for a happy homecoming tomorrow night. Moving to South Australia "about eight or nine years ago", Caton is poised to return across the border for the Swan Hill Trotters' Cup. Planning to catch-up with family during his trip, Caton's