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Draw toughens title defence

Draw toughens title defence

TOMORROW night's draw has toughened Commodus title defence according to trainer Jayne Davies. Although pleased with the son of Father Patrick heading into the Vicbred Super Series Final in Melton, Davies is wary of Commodus' starting position - barrier 11. "It couldn't be much

'Miracle' foal chasing Group One glory

'Miracle' foal chasing Group One glory

FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the 'baby' had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and pharynx, where the milk is in his throat and is coming out of

Erratic mare on best behaviour

Erratic mare on best behaviour

ERRATIC mare Majestic Charma continued her 'all or nothing' pattern in Cranbourne last night. To trainer George Batsakis' delight, the trotter had the 'all' attitude which resulted in victory. Majestic Charma has had 19 starts for four wins and plenty of missed opportunities. "She&

Positive signs in HRV financial report

Positive signs in HRV financial report

HARNESS Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report. The HRV group’s performance represented a $14.2 million improvement year-on-year before operational grants, having achieved year two of its turnaround program and on

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage clubs...then there are the likes of Imperial Whiz. A well-performed trotter, Imperial Whiz raced across eight seasons,

No need to rely on luck

No need to rely on luck

THERE was no need for Our Luciano to rely on luck in Bendigo last night...he made his own! Facing an arduous task from his outside of the second row draw, Our Luciano simply outstayed his rivals to capture a Vicbred Super Series. Back in the care of original trainer

Poised to play strong hand

Poised to play strong hand

QUIET compared to previous seasons during the first two rounds of Vicbred Super Series heats, premier trainer Emma Stewart is poised to play a strong hand tonight. Stewart has dominated the futurity in recent years, including winning 15 of the 21 two, three and four-year-old heats in 2024. Stewart'