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System glitch postpones milestone celebrations

System glitch postpones milestone celebrations

A GLITCH in the system has temporarily halted Will Rixon's personal milestone celebrations. Listed as having won 799 races several days ago, Rixon was excited to reach 800 victories after reining Rakero Blaze to glory at Club Menangle last night. Upon inspection this morning, however, it was discovered

Promising youngster continues rapid rise

Promising youngster continues rapid rise

PROMISING youngster Speedy Healey continued his rapid rise through the grades with another stylish win last night. Completing a hat-trick with his success in Ballarat the previous week, Speedy Healey proved too good in Melton this time around. Rapt with the three-year-old's performances, trainer Steven Zammit admits it

One of the most improved trotters in the state

One of the most improved trotters in the state

MULTIPLE Group One winning horseman Anton Golino admits he's feeling the pressure with Sheetweb Weaver heading into tomorrow night's Club Menangle meeting. While the trotter is only engaged in a standard metropolitan event, Sheetweb Weaver's recent record is the catalyst for the nerves. One

"The tests just couldn't find what was wrong!"

"The tests just couldn't find what was wrong!"

MULTIPLE cup winner Artillery will be back in action next week. Racing without luck during his previous campaign, Artillery was sent for a much-needed spell following an unplaced performance in Port Pirie last April. Responding well during his stint in a paddock, the son of Art Major will return at

Star's tough interstate assignment

Star's tough interstate assignment

EARLY The Eureka favourite, Bay Of Biscay, will have his preparation for the slot race ramped up this weekend. Kept fresh since scoring in Melton on June 28, in what was his first outing since his Chariots Of Fire success last March, Bay Of Biscay will compete against open class

HRV announce huge incentives to breed in Victoria

HRV announce huge incentives to breed in Victoria

VICTORIAN owners will race for up to $2.75 million in breeding and sales vouchers under a new two-year initiative beginning September 1. The Vicbred Vouchers program will see 550 races across the next two seasons carry $5000 vouchers for winning owners, giving them a head start towards breeding or

Moore's magic milestone

Moore's magic milestone

PROMINENT horseman Reece Moore registered a personal milestone yesterday. Moving from Victoria to South Australia last December, Moore notched his 200th training win thanks to his victory at the state's spiritual home - Globe Derby. Attending the meeting with a sizable squad from his stable, Moore had no