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Chasing prestigious Cup hat-trick

Chasing prestigious Cup hat-trick

TRAINER of the moment Jason Grimson will be out to extend his recent domination of Victorian open class features this weekend. Since crossing the Murray from his New South Wales base in November, Grimson has captured the Inter Dominion, Group One Cranbourne Cup at last week's Group Two

"He was a sitting duck after that first quarter"

"He was a sitting duck after that first quarter"

NEXT month's Great Southern Star is the main target for quality trotter Aldebaran Zeus. Which path the stallion takes to the Grand Circuit event, however, is yet to be determined. Speaking after Aldebaran Zeus' success in last night's Maori Mile in Bendigo, trainer Brent Lilley

Extended period on sidelines after freak accident

Extended period on sidelines after freak accident

PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley is expected to be sidelined for an extended period following a racing incident in Bendigo last night. In what has been described as a "freak accident", Stanley has suffered two fractured vertebrae. Stanley was pulling his stable star Rock N Roll Doo out of

More Country Cups in sight

More Country Cups in sight

IN-FORM pacer Major Meister will be given the opportunity to complete a Country Cup hat-trick in coming weeks. Winner of the Cranbourne Cup on December 17, Major Meister secured his second provincial feature in Bendigo just moments ago. Planning to continue racing the son of Art Major on the cup

Looking to continue domination

Looking to continue domination

POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath will attempt to continue their Maori Mile domination tomorrow night. Set to contest the Bendigo-based feature with Majestuoso, the duo have won three of the last four editions of the Group One. Brilliant trotter Tornado Valley was triumphant in 2019 and '20, while

Major ready to take command in Group Two

Major ready to take command in Group Two

IN-FORM pacer Major Meister is looking to begin the New Year in the same manner in which he ended the old one - winning a prestigious provincial cup. Boasting three wins from his last five starts - including two for current trainer Jason Grimson - Major Meister rounded out 2022

"I think Pa kept the horse trotting for me"

"I think Pa kept the horse trotting for me"

IF EVER there was a well-earned Group One win, it came at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Sure there are numerous occasions throughout the season where a top shelf victory is warranted and deserved, but the latest in the long line just gives the feeling of being above most. Having her