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Cautiously confident!

Cautiously confident!

HE'LL head into tonight's Australian Pacing Gold Final with two of the main chances, but that doesn't mean Tyrone Abela is oozing confidence. In fact, the respected horseman is adopting a cautious approach to his prospects in the $50,000 Melton-based feature for colts

Personal milestone for talented young reinsman

Personal milestone for talented young reinsman

TALENTED young reinsman Blake Pace registered a personal milestone in Ballarat last night. Despite being afforded limited opportunities, Pace has built a solid strike rate which has seen him finish among the top three placegetters in 31 per cent of his drives. As for his moment in the spotlight, Pace

Somewhat confident despite mixed bag of draws

Somewhat confident despite mixed bag of draws

DESPITE a mixed bag of draws, Nick Tardio remains "somewhat confident" ahead of Saturday night's Globe Derby meeting. Tardio has three runners engaged, including two in the Kevin and Kay Seymour Final. A handy fourth in his heat, ever-consistent veteran Boss Major has had his prospects

Drawn to continue transition through the grades

Drawn to continue transition through the grades

PROMISING pacer Maxnjax has drawn to continue his transition through the grades this weekend. Successful at two of his last three starts, Maxnjax is engaged in Saturday night's Melton meeting for trainer Philip Chircop. To Chircop's delight, the son of Rock N Roll Heaven has drawn

Back to best following mystery setback

Back to best following mystery setback

HANDY trotter Lizzies Son registered a well-deserved win in Shepparton last night. Causing an upset as a $10 shot, Lizzies Son notched his first victory since March. In between victories the Dennis Paton-trained gelding endured a mystery setback, which sidelined the son of Majestic Son for eight weeks. "He

Hats off to Larry!

Hats off to Larry!

A CHORUS of legends has anointed Leap To Fame equal to some of the all-time greats after another record-breaking Inter Dominion win at Albion Park last Saturday night. Inter Dominion “King” Brian Hancock, Hall of Famers Brian Gath, Mark Purdon, Anthony Butt, Gary Hall and current star and key rival

Group One win overshadowed by true star of the family!

Group One win overshadowed by true star of the family!

HE JUST registered his 10th Group One victory, but Michael Stanley's success was quickly overshadowed by the true star of the family! Finally breaking a frustrating hoodoo, Stanley captured last Saturday night's Queensland Oaks with Soho Americano. Rarely without a quality filly in his team, the