VIC News

Chasing consecutive Derbys

Chasing consecutive Derbys

RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart is expected to have no trouble adding another Derby to her impressive collection this weekend. During the past decade Stewart has captured 13 state Derbys, including training the first four across the finish in Victoria's Blue Riband a fortnight ago. Stewart's haul

Leading local resistance against raiders

Leading local resistance against raiders

LOCALS are hoping to break a long hoodoo at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Disregarding the 2022 edition, only one South Australian-trained pacer has won the state's Derby this century! Successful in 2011, Glengowan is the only local winner of the Derby since No Frolicking in 1996. The reason

Reigning champ ready for title defence

Reigning champ ready for title defence

REIGNING champ Blue Coman faces an arduous task as he begins his title defence on Saturday night. Successful in last season's South Australia Trotters' Cup, Blue Coman is poised to contest the second heat of the feature at Globe Derby. Prepared by expat 'Croweater' Greg

New HRV Chairman announced

New HRV Chairman announced

EXPERIENCED racing administrator Bernard Saundry has been appointed Chair of Harness Racing Victoria. Saundry, who was chief executive officer of HRV for eight years from 1993, was appointed by the Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines, bringing vast racing and media experience to the role. “Bernard Saundry is regarded as one

Exciting freshman facing 'biggest test'

Exciting freshman facing 'biggest test'

EXCITING freshman Rainbow Jester will face his "biggest test" this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Group Two Foundation Final success at Club Menangle last July, Rainbow Jester is poised to contest Saturday night's Tatlow Stake in Melton. Boasting six wins from seven starts,

Breeders' Crown stakes revealed

Breeders' Crown stakes revealed

BREEDERS’ Crown finalists will race for Group 2 honours in November’s futurity series, with greater payments increasing the stakes. The eight Finals will be a part of the November 16 card at Melton, with the Saturday night also featuring the $75,000 VHRC Caduceus Classic and $50,000 Australian

Australia's latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed

Australia's latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed

AUSTRALIA'S latest pacer to join the Millionaire's Club almost went unnoticed. Thanks to his third in last Saturday night's Victoria Cup in Melton, Mach Dan took his earnings past the magical figure. The result of 28 wins and 17 placings from 81 starts, Mach