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Draw not a concern in bid for maiden Group One win

Draw not a concern in bid for maiden Group One win

A QUICK glance suggests Michael Bellman has every reason to be disappointed in Sunday's Victoria Trotters' Derby draw. Aiming for his maiden Group One victory, Bellman's prospects appear to be hampered by a second row starting position. Bellman, however, believes barrier 10 could have its

Younger sibling on the rise

Younger sibling on the rise

HE'S got a long way to go before he can be compared to his older sibling, but Major Blitz is heading in the right direction. That's the call from trainer Allan McDonough following Major Blitz's win in Ararat last night. By Art Major, the

Stable switch pays dividends

Stable switch pays dividends

A STABLE switch has paid immediate dividends with Pre Eminant. Following a second and fourth during her first two starts, Pre Eminant was transferred to premier trainer Emma Stewart early last month. The daughter of Captaintreacherous has since had two starts for Stewart for a pair of wins, including last

We can't use those trainer's quotes!

We can't use those trainer's quotes!

GIVEN this is a family-orientated publication we can't use Aaron Dunn's exact quote after he heard about the South Australia Derby draw. Let's just say after being told his entrant - Forty Love - received gate 11 Dunn proved he was fluent in French

Class above his rivals

Class above his rivals

PROVING to be a class above his rivals at Globe Derby tonight, rising star pacer Miki To Success will return home to prepare for a title defence. Sent across the border for the South Australia Cup, Miki To Success dominated the time-honoured event for trainer Emma Stewart. Smashing the track

Locals determined to beat impossible odds

Locals determined to beat impossible odds

THERE is a sense of the battle of the Alamo about Saturday night's Globe Derby meeting. In 1836 Colonel Travis led a team of 185 men who attempted to defend an old mission - The Alamo - against the overwhelming strength of the 5000-strong Mexican army. The determination

Eyes set on another interstate Group One

Eyes set on another interstate Group One

NO STRANGER to winning majors when travelling interstate, Emma Stewart has a strong opportunity to add to her tally this weekend. Based in Victoria, the champion horsewoman has won an incredible 35 Group Ones at 'away' tracks, along with a host of Group Twos and Threes. Stewart'