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Long drought broken as retirement looms

Long drought broken as retirement looms

WITH retirement pending, veteran trotter Hammers Law may have registered his final victory yesterday. Breaking a 13-month drought from the winners' circle by proving too good at Globe Derby, Hammers Law "doesn't have many more starts in him" according to trainer Shaun Adams. Though he

One of Victoria's fastest growing nurseries

One of Victoria's fastest growing nurseries

GARY and Louise Toulmin’s Oakbank Estate, set in lush pastures on the foothills of Mt Buninyong, is one of the fastest growing standardbred nurseries in Victoria. Oakbank Estate is home to 50 broodmares owned by a range of clients, including Soho Standardbreds and Summit Bloodstock. The Toulmin family provide

Tough draw threatens King's reign

Tough draw threatens King's reign

IN-FORM squaregaiter Kings Guard faces a tough task in his bid for a winning hat-trick. Successful in the Elmore and Cobram Trotters' Cup during his past two outings, Kings Guard is engaged in tonight's Shepparton meeting for trainer Stephen Boyington. To Boyington's dismay, the son

Will this colt be the Sale's topper?

Will this colt be the Sale's topper?

PREMIUM vendors Lauriston Bloodstock will offer a half-brother to Eureka runners Ripp and Sure Thing Captain which could be a sale topper at the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2. But they also will offer four outstanding fillies from elite families which should have buyers lining up to

Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday

Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday

HER prime is little more than a faded memory, but Bee Tee Times still has a spring in her step. The first waiting to be fed each morning and capable of short canter when the paddock gate is opened, Bee Tee Times remains sprightly for her age. As of last

Adding colour to APG Sale

Adding colour to APG Sale

TOURELLO Standardbreds is in the spotlight after White Lion claimed an impressive win at Mount Gambier. Sold through the APG sales to Mattie Craven, the striking palomino standardbred triumphed on just his second outing! Although Kerry doesn’t have any palomino youngsters in the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale, she

Aussie pacer is a world first!

Aussie pacer is a world first!

MOUNT Gambier played host to what is believed to be a world first last night. Returning from a six-month spell, White Lion proved too good for his rivals to break his maiden at just his second start. Trained and driven by Victorian horseman Matthew Craven, the unfashionably-bred pacer rated 2: