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Vallelonga chasing city Victory

Vallelonga chasing city Victory

CONFIDENT his runner is capable of winning, trainer Vince Vallelonga still believes luck will play an important role. On his way to Melton as this is being written, Vallelonga will be represented by in-form pacer Always The Showman in the Hygain Victory Pace. Boasting a win and two placings from

Draft boosted by trotting entrants

Draft boosted by trotting entrants

THE catalogue for the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale, to be held on Sunday, February 15 at Oaklands Junction, has been further boosted with the 12-strong contingent of trotting bred youngsters going up for auction. The draft is spearheaded by three colts and two fillies from the first

Cups King looking to rein again

Cups King looking to rein again

LUCKLESS in his bid for a slice of history in the recent St Arnaud Trotters' Cup, Tristan Larsen hopes to make amends in Stawell this weekend. Establishing himself as the King of Trotters' Cup in recent season's, Larsen attempted to become the first driver to complete

Mares only races increased next season

Mares only races increased next season

HARNESS Racing Victoria will increase the volume of mares-restricted races from January next year. In collaboration with Harness Breeders Victoria, the changes reinforce Victoria’s commitment to mares in their racing and breeding careers. Under the changes, HRV will trial additional mares’ races in January, prioritising venues where horse populations

"It is amazing she remained alive!"

"It is amazing she remained alive!"

ON PAPER she is no superstar, but the fact Chirripo won six races and been among the placegetters 12 times from her first 45 starts suggests different. Yes, that record doesn't exactly scream champion, but given the circumstances, Chirripo has performed a lot better than she should have.

Interstate success continues

Interstate success continues

SOUTH Australia continues to be a happy hunting ground for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach. In fact, SA has become a mecca for success for several members of Weidenbach's family. Based in Victoria, Weidenbach has won nine races this season - six of those in South Australia! Weidenbach'

Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later

Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later

STRANGELY she hasn't earned the title of the best standardbred the Senior family has been associated with, but that could change at Entertainment Park Melton tomorrow night. One of Victoria's most exciting fillies, Star To Fall is aiming for a clean sweep of the rich Australian