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Win halts interstate campaign

Win halts interstate campaign

NOT that she's complaining, but last night's win has forced Claire Goble to alter her plans. Looking to head interstate with handy trotter All The Trix, Goble had her sights set on a Melton event for non-metro winners. Due to his success in the $25,000

Trotting's answer to 'Shoeless' Jackson continues rise to the top

Trotting's answer to 'Shoeless' Jackson continues rise to the top

HARNESS racing's answer to 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson continued his rise through the grades with another impressive win at Club Menangle last night. Among the all-time great baseball players, Jackson was a household name during the 1910s, with some of his records remaining unbroken. Jackson earned the

He fought like a tiger!

He fought like a tiger!

ONE down and four to go. As hopeful as they are, Captains Knock's connections realise it's not that simple! By capturing last night's The Bidgee at the Riverina Paceway, Captains Knock is now the only pacer in the southern hemisphere eligible to collect Harness

Positive signs in HRV financial report

Positive signs in HRV financial report

HARNESS Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report. The HRV group’s performance represented a $14.2 million improvement year-on-year before operational grants, having achieved year two of its turnaround program and on

Classy mare ready to shine

Classy mare ready to shine

SHINING since returning from a short break, Lux Aeterna is expected to burn brightly again this weekend. Luckless during her parts of Queensland campaign in July and August, Lux Aeterna was given a well-needed spell by trainer Rickie Alchin upon her return to New South Wales. Scoring first-up at Club

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage clubs...then there are the likes of Imperial Whiz. A well-performed trotter, Imperial Whiz raced across eight seasons,

Death, taxes and Hryhorec

Death, taxes and Hryhorec

ACCORDING to the adage there are two certainties in life....death and taxes. When it comes to Trotting Cups in South Australia, however, you can add Ryan Hryhorec's dominance to the list of certainties. In what has developed into a cliché, Hryhorec has been winning trotters' features