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More records, $500,000 bonus - freakish mare does it all!

More records, $500,000 bonus - freakish mare does it all!

FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara collected an Australian record-equaling bonus thanks to her victory in Melton just moments ago. By registering the required wins, Keayang Zahara snapped up a whopping $500,000 on top of the prizemoney from her latest success. In a stellar promotion, Harness Racing Victoria offered to pay

Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner

Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner

ALTHOUGH triumphant in tonight's A G Hunter Cup in Melton, Swayzee has been somewhat overshadowed by the Leap to Fame's defeat. Not only was Leap to Fame a $1.80 favourite, he was attempting to secure a $1million bonus on top of the $142,500 winner&

First Chariots berth secured

First Chariots berth secured

RISING star Hesitate booked the first berth into the famed Chariots Of Fire thanks to his victory in Melton tonight. By proving too good in The Bonanza, Hesitate received automatic entry into Australia's premier four-year-old event, which is scheduled to be conducted at Club Menangle on March 7.

Hygain nurturing the industry's future

Hygain nurturing the industry's future

ALREADY taking care of harness racing's current stars, Hygain is also nurturing the future. An industry leader, Hygain's award-winning products are a must when it comes to equine welfare, whether it's feed, supplements - or both! After becoming "dissatisfied with the quality and

Fast becoming a family destination

Fast becoming a family destination

SOUTH Australia is fast becoming the 'go to' destination for the greater Mifsud clan. Gaita - now a Pullicino - started the ball rolling when she relocated several years ago where she has established herself as one of the state's leading drivers. Gaita is the daughter

Love of horses keeps breeder coming back for more

Love of horses keeps breeder coming back for more

A LOVE of horses and the harness racing business has kept Rutherglen hobby breeder Graeme Gourley coming back to the annual Victorian yearling sales. “I sold my first yearling in 1979 and I’ve had a horse at the yearling sales with various companies every year ever since,” Gourley said.

Showing style of his footy namesake

Showing style of his footy namesake

NOW if you’re a Collingwood AFL fan don’t get over excited as Nick won’t be there, but there is a yearling, Lot 138, that has the paddock or stable name of ‘Daicos’ (for good reason) that is being presented for sale at Oaklands Junction on February 15.