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Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series

Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series

AS PART of Harness Racing Victoria’s pathway to financial sustainability, the 2024 Breeders’ Crown will transition to a self-funded futurities series. Australasian participant and owner payments for the series have long been in decline, which has required significant reallocation from Victoria’s prizemoney pool to subsidise it. HRV CEO

Youngster capable of matching famous dam

Youngster capable of matching famous dam

HE'S got a long way to go, but Claudys Hero is capable of matching the feats of his famous dam according to trainer Kyle Marshall. An exceptionally-bred colt, Claudys Hero is by What The Hill from former outstanding mare Claudys Princess. Proving herself as the best among her

Young reinsman and family making the move to succeed

Young reinsman and family making the move to succeed

Short break ahead of another interstate trip

Short break ahead of another interstate trip

A SHORT stay at home, then another interstate trip. That's what awaits Blazing Home following his Four-Year-Old Championship success at Albion Park last night. Rounding out his Queensland campaign on a perfect note, Blazing Home will return to trainer Jarrod Alchin's New South Wales stable before

$100,000 purchase making most of last chance

$100,000 purchase making most of last chance

SACKED by multiple trainers, Designer Vici was on the verge of becoming a riding hack when a lifeline was offered to connections. A $100,000 purchase as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group One winner Always Ready simply wasn't measuring up to expectations. The trotter's

Remaining confident despite draw

Remaining confident despite draw

VICTORIAN trainer David Miles remains confident with Rockinwithattitude ahead of Saturday night's assignment despite an awkward draw. Fresh from her success in The Great Square at Albion Park a fortnight ago, Rockinwithattitude will return to the same venue for the Queensland Trotters' Cup. Pitted against a strong

Chance to emulate famous dam

Chance to emulate famous dam

A DECADE after capturing a Queensland Blue Riband, former star mare Nike Franco is on target to add her name to the honour roll of another of the state's classics. In 2014 Nike Franco blitzed her rivals to capture the Queensland Oaks for trainer Belinda McCarthy. With McCarthy&