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Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties

Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties

THE reigning US Three-Old-Old Pacing Colt of the Year is heading to leading breeding establishment, Alabar. In conjunction with Nevele R, Alabar have secured the lifetime southern hemisphere rights to the world champion, Pebble Beach, which will stand in Victoria. The best son of the burgeoning young sire Downbytheseaside, Pebble

80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought

80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought

FORMER problem child Fred Ned delivered a drought-breaking victory in Birchip yesterday. Making his debut last season as a seven-year-old, Fred Ned was having his seventh start when he scored for veteran trainer Walter Newton. Newton's previous trip to the winners' circle was with Fred Ned'

Track records tumble during popular country meeting

Track records tumble during popular country meeting

ACTION was aplenty in Birchip today. On a card highlighted by the popular Mallee Bull Cups, three tracks records fell by the wayside. Veteran squaregaiter Imperial Whiz got the ball rolling in the Trotters' Cup by overcoming a 40-metre back mark to score in impressive fashion. With champion horsewoman

Passing of multiple Group One winner

Passing of multiple Group One winner

FORMER outstanding pacer Khans Thunder has been laid to rest. With old age catching up with the multiple Group One winner, owner Owen Romer made the tough decision yesterday according to the stallion's trainer, Robbie O'Connell. O'Connell made regular visits to Romer's

Ready to once again weave some magic

Ready to once again weave some magic

SHOWING a glimpse of his best last weekend, Aladdin is ready to once again weave some magic according to trainer Greg Norman. Impressive when first arriving from New Zealand in early 2021, Aladdin won four of his first six starts, including the South Australia Derby. Losing his way during his

Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings

Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings

RESULTS from the last 48 hours of metropolitan racing are a stark reminder on why it pays to buy from the prestigious Australian Pacing Gold Sales. APG purchases were successful at each of the main meetings - Gloucester Park, Albion Park, Tabcorp Park Melton and Club Menangle. The victors won

Markets suggest Bay can join immortals in Miracle Mile

Markets suggest Bay can join immortals in Miracle Mile

LAST night's Allied Express Sprint winner, Honolua Bay, is favoured to join a collection of the industry's immortals next week. Thanks to his 1:49.3 victory at Club Menangle, Honolua Bay earned a berth in Australasia's premier speed test - Miracle Mile. The