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Success beyond her wildest dream

Success beyond her wildest dream

ASK Kate Gath about her early days in Victoria and you’ll be surprised she’s become the household harness racing name that she is today. Quite frankly, the South Australian native never saw herself pursuing a long-term career in the sport and certainly had an uninspiring start to life

Superstar on his way to Victoria

Superstar on his way to Victoria

VICTORIA’S siring ranks were given a terrific boost with the announcement the 2022 USA and Canadian Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Pebble Beach 3, 1:48.2 ($1,720,875) will do stud duties at Alabar Bloodstock, Echuca. Alabar, Australia’s largest standardbred nursery, in conjunction with New

Sire's strong Australasian results ahead of Sale

Sire's strong Australasian results ahead of Sale

PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting. Twist Little Girl scored her third win from ten starts courtesy of a sharp sprint home in a 55.

Success doubles as bittersweet moment

Success doubles as bittersweet moment

SUCCESS in Geelong tonight has doubled as a bittersweet moment. Joining forces with the Kim Procter stable once again, under-utilised driver Brad Chisholm was triumphant with handy trotter Abitofadreamer. Chisholm has been driving for Procter for the past 18 months, with the combination completing their fifth, and most likely last,

Becoming a 'purist' whether he likes it or not!

Becoming a 'purist' whether he likes it or not!

FOR a trainer who isn't a natural fan of trotters, Joe Pace is building an impressive strike rate with the gait. A self-confessed pacing man - claims his surname has no influence - Pace captured a pair of Group Ones with rising star squaregaiter Harry Stamper last season.

Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer

Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer

VICTORY in Saturday night's Scotch Notch Memorial will be "exactly what's needed" according to veteran horseman Robbie O'Connell. Experiencing the highs and lows of racing - and life - during the past week, O'Connell is positive another win will keep

Late bloomer continues strong start to season

Late bloomer continues strong start to season

LATE bloomer Gloria Council continued her strong start to the season when she prepared Rockella to score yesterday. Beginning her training career during the 2011/12 term, Council has contested a dozen races in 2023 for a winning percentage of 25 and top three strike rate of 42 per cent.