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Memories of one of the sport's great characters

Memories of one of the sport's great characters

MEMORIES of one of the sport's great characters came rushing back at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Making her fifth Group One appearance, Dougs Babe registered a well-earned triumph in a Vicbred Super Series Final. Prepared by Geoff Webster, Dougs Babe was bred by the horseman’s later brother

Long way to go before comparison can be made!

Long way to go before comparison can be made!

EVEN his biggest fan isn't game enough to make a comparison, but thanks to tonight's victory The Locomotive is two-thirds of the way to matching one of his famous dam's achievements. Proving too slick for his rivals in a Vicbred Super Series Final at

"I don't think anyone could say she doesn't deserve it"

"I don't think anyone could say she doesn't deserve it"

IT WAS a case of 'third time lucky' for quality filly Rockinwithattitude which captured an overdue Group One at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Although widely-considered the best of her crop, Rockinwithattitude had been found wanting during her two previous top shelf appearances. On the first occasion

Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits

Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits

SHE'S finished the local year on a high, but South Australian horsewoman Jill Neilson still has unfinished business for the season. Neilson had a pair of runners in the opening event at Globe Derby tonight, but only needed Just Chai, which outstayed his rivals with Dani Hill in

She loves him and he loves her...they have a special bond

She loves him and he loves her...they have a special bond

IT WILL be "well past her bedtime" but Bridie Saunderson will be front and centre to cheer for her best friend at Tabcorp Park Melton tomorrow night. Saunderson is the daughter of horsewoman Nicole Lear who is set to contest a Vicbred Super Series Final with the only

Easy time for promising youngster

Easy time for promising youngster

AN EASY start to the New Year is the reward for former New Zealand pacer, Gossip Girl. Purchased by Chris Mifsud several months ago, Gossip Girl was shipped across the Tasman to join the stable of astute Victorian horseman Darren Pace. Pace has given the three-year-old six starts for two

Raiders looking to 'buck the trend'

Raiders looking to 'buck the trend'

A HOST of South Australians will attempt to 'buck the trend' this weekend. After being on the wrong side of interstate invaders - particularly Victorians - for several decades, SA trainers and owners are hoping to extract some revenge at Bendigo tomorrow night and Tabcorp Park Melton the