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Opening round draw not too bad after all

Opening round draw not too bad after all

AT FIRST glance a second row draw is a disappointing way to begin an Inter Dominion. But for New South Wales horseman Jack Trainor having his newest stable addition start from the back row in Ballarat on Saturday night could be a blessing in disguise. Due to arrive in Victoria

Punters 'zero in' on opening heat

Punters 'zero in' on opening heat

SATURDAY night's opening Inter Dominion pacers' heat has attracted the most attention from punters. Fields for the time-honoured series were released yesterday, with TAB Fixed Odds immediately opening its market. No sooner had the odds become available when a punter put his 'hard earned' on

Pressure mounts despite low expectations

Pressure mounts despite low expectations

TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a pacer which hasn't won for a year, has dismal form and is an outsider wouldn't be cause for pressure. But these are no ordinary circumstances. As he prepares for Saturday night's Ballarat meeting Tim McGuigan admits there

Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series

Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series

NO DECISION has been made regarding School Captain's immediate future. Although the Breeders' Crown winner is eligible for next month's Vicbred Super Series, trainer Russell Jack revealed connections are yet to decide if the two-year-old will tackle the futurity. With majors such as the New

Locals breathing a sigh of relief

Locals breathing a sigh of relief

LOCALS are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Nominations for Saturday night's Southern Cross heats closed just moments ago with reigning champion Encipher's name not among them. Bred and owned by South Australian horseman Tyson Linke, Encipher will remain in Victoria to focus on next

Inter Dominion runners released

Inter Dominion runners released

CONTENDERS for Australasian harness racing’s greatest series have been revealed, with 71 horses confirmed for the Inter Dominion. Harness Racing Victoria handicappers announced the 36 names which will take part in the Pacing Championship and 35 which will compete in the trotting division. Leading trainer Emma Stewart has seven

Inter Dominion triple treat for Sydney's leading stable

Inter Dominion triple treat for Sydney's leading stable