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Group One winner's triumphant return

Group One winner's triumphant return

GROUP One winner Idyllic made a triumphant racing return yesterday. Building a solid record for power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin, Idyllic notched 11 wins and 11 placings from 29 starts before injury all but ended his career in March 2023. Sent for a long break, the son of

Another clean sweep

Another clean sweep

CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart transferred her recent Vicbred Super Series dominance to last Saturday night's Victoria Derby heats. Making the futurity her own pet project in recent years, Stewart took her Vicbred stranglehold to another level in September by becoming the first training to win all six pacing

HRV cuts part of a 'pathway to sustainability'

HRV cuts part of a 'pathway to sustainability'

HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced operational savings and changes to participant returns for 2025 as part of the industry’s pathway to sustainability. From January 1, 2025, feature race prizemoney, breeders and first-win bonuses, and baseline prizemoney will be reduced. Five full-time positions, including the Chief Operating Officer role, will

Early prediction proving spot on

Early prediction proving spot on

BEFORE Ravishing Sloy's debut for Kevin Pizzuto a fortnight ago the Inter Dominion winning trainer made a bold prediction about the three-year-old. "We bought him because he's a very nice type and I have no doubt he is only gong to get better," Pizzuto

Former Australian record speedster retired

Former Australian record speedster retired

FORMER speedster Keep On Rocking has been retired. A handy performer in Australia, Keep On Rocking enjoyed a successful career in America while trained by ex-patriot Chris Scicluna. The highlight of the gelding's time in the northern hemisphere came in March 2019 when Keep On Rocking stopped the

Stats say he is worth a flutter!

Stats say he is worth a flutter!

FOR those who play the stats when having a punt, Hes Themightyspin is worth a flutter this weekend. Engaged in the final event in Melton tomorrow night, Hes Themightyspin will be driven by star reinsman James Herbertson, who has yet to be beaten when partnering the trotter for trainer Patrick

Exciting pacer continuing comeback

Exciting pacer continuing comeback

MAKING a triumphant return last week, exciting pacer Captain Ravishing will attempt to continue his climb to the top on Saturday night. First-up from a 10-month break, Captain Ravishing completed an impressive win by covering the mile in 1:52.5 in Geelong. Rapt with the Group One winner'