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Leading trainer's appeal upheld

Leading trainer's appeal upheld

ON JUNE 5 2024, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) determined an appeal filed by licensed trainer Emma Stewart against the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards' decision to disqualify her for six-months for two breaches of Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 196B(1) and to fine her $2000 for a

Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task

Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task

QUALITY South Australian youngster Miss Idaho faces a seemingly impossible task this weekend. Scoring first-up at Globe Derby a fortnight ago, Miss Idaho has been sent across the border for what is a scheduled two-start Victorian campaign, beginning with Melton on Saturday night. The Ryan Hryhorec-trained filly is no stranger

Unbeaten filly to emulate star dam

Unbeaten filly to emulate star dam

UNDEFEATED youngster Let Her Roll is likely to have a short break before being given the opportunity to join her dam on a prestigious honour roll. Proving too good in Melton on Saturday night, Let Her Roll extended her perfect record to four by capturing the Sapling Stake. With Mark

Superstar back in action

Superstar back in action

SUPERSTAR Leap To Fame will make his highly-anticipated return at Albion Park tonight. The five-year-old hasn't raced since his scintillating record-equalling Miracle Mile success at Club Menangle on March 9. By capturing the $1million Garrards-sponsored major, Leap To Fame became just the third pacer to win Australia'

Personal milestone for astute trainer

Personal milestone for astute trainer

ASTUTE horseman Adam Stephens notched a personal milestone last night. Fresh from a double in Bendigo 24 hours earlier, Stephens registered his 100th training win when Emily Vincent proved too good in Ballarat. Admitting to harbouring a few nerves heading into the card, Stephens stated he is relieved as much

Sights set on Sunshine State

Sights set on Sunshine State

VICTORIAN trainer Kate Hargreaves is setting Ludacrous for a raid on the Queensland Winter Carnival. The Shelbourne trainer has been thrilled with the recent form of her mare, who has won three of five starts as a four-year-old in 2024. Ludacrous’ last outing was arguably her best of the season,

Stablemate biggest threat to perfect record

Stablemate biggest threat to perfect record

UNDEFEATED youngster Let Her Roll doesn't have to look far to find the biggest threat to her perfect record. Winner of her three starts, including the $50,000 Southern Stars Final at Globe Derby, Let Her Roll is engaged in Saturday night's Sapling Stake in Melton.