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Hunter Cup winner to race in USA

Hunter Cup winner to race in USA

TROUBLED pacing superstar Lochinvar Art will continue his racing career in North America. After five days of deliberation, owner Kevin Gordon confirmed the $1.4 million-earner was booked a direct flight from Sydney to Chicago on October 5. Lochinvar Art will continue his Aussie connection with Gordon retaining ownership and

Pair of winning streaks extended

Pair of winning streaks extended

BOOM filly Soho Historia continued her charge towards more Group One glory with a soft win at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. A revelation since joining Emma Stewart's stable, Soho Historia is unbeaten from seven starts for the premier horsewoman, with the filly's victories including the

All hail Australia’s newest champion!

All hail Australia’s newest champion!

ALL hail James Herbertson…Australia’s newest champion! Representing Victoria, Herbertson earned the coveted crown with several stylish displays at Globe Derby last night as part of the Australian Drivers’ Championship. In its sixth year, the tournament saw drivers from each state contest eight heats, with the title decided on

International trip being considered for Group One winner

International trip being considered for Group One winner

A TRIP across the Tasman is being considered for rising star Rock N Roll Doo. Speaking after the four-year-old's Group One triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, trainer Michael Stanley stated an assault on the New Zealand Cup is being "seriously considered". In fact, Stanley

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

THE changing of the trotting guard has further entrenched with Aldebaran Zeus winning one of the gait’s more renowned crowns and OIlivici readying to make his launch into the Group One spotlight. The four-year-olds are enjoying outstanding seasons and at Tabcorp Park Melton last night Aldebaran Zeus made it

Arrogant victory sends notice

Arrogant victory sends notice

JUST 24 hours after Queensland superstar Leap To Fame had onlookers in awe, a potential opponent has issued a statement. Making the long journey to Tamworth on Thursday, Leap To Fame registered a track record 1:54.3 over a mile to capture a New South Wales Breeders' Challenge

$1.42million to boost breeding scheme

$1.42million to boost breeding scheme

THE Victorian Government is helping to grow the harness racing industry by boosting the number of owners and breeders. Through its Victorian Racing Industry Fund $1.42million will enable Harness Racing Victoria’s VicBred Platinum Scheme to encourage breeding, racing and ownership of Victorian horses, with HRV matching the investment.