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Perfect omen bet

Perfect omen bet

IF THERE was an omen bet to be had this weekend, it has to be at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Racing in solid form, Trailblazer will fittingly contest the Vale Sandra Hutchinson Pace for trainer Ryan Hryhorec. Passing away last week, Hutchinson was a trailblazer within the South Australian

He was right at death's door!

He was right at death's door!

FORMER classy trotter and now accomplished sire Cardigan Boko is lucky to be alive. Although the Swedish-bred stallion is ready to return to stud duties at Bellmoure Park, the establishment's owner Mario Borg revealed Cardigan Boko was "at death's door" a fortnight ago. Borg

Hoping for happy homecoming

Hoping for happy homecoming

PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley is hoping for a happy homecoming this weekend. Defecting to New South Wales earlier this year, Stanley is back in Victoria ahead of Saturday night's feature meeting in Melton. Should all go to plan, Stanley will then chase Group One glory the following week.

Welcome to the real world!

Welcome to the real world!

WHILE making his transition from High School into the workforce, my middle brat Tobey became aware of certain realities. As he reached some conclusions, such as life isn't always fair or life is about to get tougher, I always responded - much to his annoyance - in the

Trainer's first win in two decades!

Trainer's first win in two decades!

VETERAN horseman David Wills broke a 20-year drought from the winners' circle yesterday. Wills prepared Santa Casa Beach to score in Horsham in what was the gelding's first run since December 2021! For Wills, it was his first success since Paradeon scored in Mildura on March 9,

Huge bonuses for the taking

Huge bonuses for the taking

CHAMPION pacer Leap To Fame will headline the best harness horses from Australia and New Zealand to chase two exciting and massive new bonuses during Victoria’s feature summer races. In a huge boost for the sport, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) today unveiled a $1.5 million in insured bonuses

Still training winners at 91!

Still training winners at 91!

AGE is proving to be no obstacle for Bill White. Remaining active as a sprightly 91-year-old, White was full of vigor as he made his way into the winners' circle in Cranbourne last Sunday night. White was triumphant with Heart Of Graceland, which broke his maiden at his 37th