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'Super Six' on target for massive payday

'Super Six' on target for massive payday

AT THE moment they number half a dozen, but that figure has the potential to increase tonight. Thanks to their heat successes during the past week, six two-year-olds from three states are on target to collect a whopping bonus on April 29. To secure the $250,000 bonanza - which

Passing of a “true gentleman”

Passing of a “true gentleman”

NORM McVitty, a trainer of more than 900 starters and 90 wins, has sadly passed, leaving behind many friends in and outside of Victorian harness racing. Norm, pictured second from left after a Melton win in January, will be remembered as a “true gentleman” and will be “endlessly missed” by

It’s ALL about time....

It’s ALL about time....

THOSE old enough, and we know you are out there, will recall the 1960s sitcom, It’s About Time which followed the escapades of two astronauts who travel back in time and meet up with the prehistoric family of Gronk and Shad. Fast forward to April 29, 2023 and once

Concession driver's "death-defying" race fall

Concession driver's "death-defying" race fall

"ONCE everyone knows you're ok it becomes a joke." Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what could have been a tragic situation. Driving the leader - and likely winner

Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race

Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race

ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight's The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in Victoria, Butterworth was in recovery as Copy That captured the $1million event. Although he was able

Here's an in-depth look at Menangle's big Saturday night meeting

Here's an in-depth look at Menangle's big Saturday night meeting

RACE ONE: As the saying goes, ‘In for a penny – in for a pound’, and although the currency is different, TUPPENCE (4) is capable of adding some extra ‘folding money’ to the pocket. Prepared by Darren Binskin, the former Victorian has been racing consistently since leaving the southern state, but

Class mare ready to get 'Fairy' dinkum

Class mare ready to get 'Fairy' dinkum

NEW South Wales’ 2022 open-class Mare of the Year Fairy Tinkabell makes her return to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night and is on track for a return to the winners’ circle. The Belinda McCarthy-trained seven-year-old has been on the road, firstly contesting the Bathurst Mayors Cup before not being