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From tragedy to triumph

From tragedy to triumph

A “STRESSFUL” flood ravaged day has ended in a stunning Group One success for Duncan McPherson’s Aldebaran Park, whose camp has endured incredible challenges and a significant high. The breeding principal has shared the Nagambie farm’s harrowing morning, when they were inundated by floodwaters that required their horses

Full steam ahead as feature targets await

Full steam ahead as feature targets await

WHILE Wayne Potter is focused on tomorrow night’s Tatlow Stakes with his star young trotter The Locomotive, he has an eye on the much-sought The Redwood trophy. Bookmakers believe The Locomotive ($2.70 fav) will devour his rivals in the Tatlow entrée to the main course on the all-trotting

Injury ends Inter Dominion winner's career

Injury ends Inter Dominion winner's career

AN OLD injury "flaring up" has ended Maori Law's career just weeks away from his Inter Dominion title defence. Successful in last season's Club Menangle-based edition of the Championship, Maori Law was predicted to be a solid chance of retaining the crown when heats

At the top of the straight I was thinking 'don't stuff up'

At the top of the straight I was thinking 'don't stuff up'

IN THE midst of the action, Charlene Gusman admits she had to force her excitement to the side in a bid to remain focused as the field turned for home in last night's Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton. With her filly Clives Girl enjoying the run

Now for the Inter Dominion

Now for the Inter Dominion

IN-FORM trotter Just Believe is unlikely to have another start before the Inter Dominion. Speaking after the squaregaiter's success in last night's Bill Collins Sprint, trainer Jess Tubbs stated Just Believe "will most likely" be kept fresh before the time-honoured Championship. Opening heats are

Star filly breaks five-decade drought

Star filly breaks five-decade drought

A RETURN trip home is yet to be decided for high class filly Encipher. Although trained by Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart, Encipher was bred and is owned by South Australian Tyson Linke. As such the daughter of Captaintreacherous has made three journeys to Globe Derby where she is unbeaten from

Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity

Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity

BRILLIANT Queensland colt Leap To Fame joined a select fraternity with his success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By claiming the Victoria Derby in stylish fashion the Australian Pacing Gold purchase completed a rare clean sweep of the east coast Derbys. Beginning with New South Wales' Blue Riband at