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Aiming to join elite sorority

Aiming to join elite sorority

HAVING joined an elite sorority earlier in the season, classy youngster Gatesys Gem is aiming to assume her position among another rare group of fillies this weekend. Taken north last May, Gatesys Gem became just the sixth member of the 'fairer sex' to complete the New South Wales

Can he defy logic this weekend?

Can he defy logic this weekend?

EVERY once in a while, a competitor comes along that defies the odds, defies logic and fulfils an incredible dream. One such case which springs to mind is George Foreman, who captured the greatest title in the whole world - Heavyweight Championship belt - in 1973, before retiring from the

Crossing border for sentimental win

Crossing border for sentimental win

SHE'S no stranger to winning features in South Australia, but last night was a little different for champion Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart. A frequent cross-border visitor, Stewart has won almost every key event on the SA calendar, including the Pacing Cup, The Allwood, Derby, Oaks and a host

Surely they can't leave him out of the Cup again!

Surely they can't leave him out of the Cup again!

SURELY history can't repeat itself this week! That was the call from Scott Ewen this morning when discussing next Saturday's Victoria Cup. Ewen has set the Grand Circuit event as Bulletproof Boy's next target following his upset triumph in last night's Smoken

Hoping for happy homecoming

Hoping for happy homecoming

PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley is hoping for a happy homecoming this weekend. Defecting to New South Wales earlier this year, Stanley is back in Victoria ahead of Saturday night's feature meeting in Melton. Should all go to plan, Stanley will then chase Group One glory the following week.

Welcome to the real world!

Welcome to the real world!

WHILE making his transition from High School into the workforce, my middle brat Tobey became aware of certain realities. As he reached some conclusions, such as life isn't always fair or life is about to get tougher, I always responded - much to his annoyance - in the

Trainer's first win in two decades!

Trainer's first win in two decades!

VETERAN horseman David Wills broke a 20-year drought from the winners' circle yesterday. Wills prepared Santa Casa Beach to score in Horsham in what was the gelding's first run since December 2021! For Wills, it was his first success since Paradeon scored in Mildura on March 9,