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Industry mourns loss of 'quietly spoken gentleman'

Industry mourns loss of 'quietly spoken gentleman'

NIGBHT trots at the Horsham Showgrounds in the 1960's was simply spectacular and one of the stars of the show was the mighty mare Justaflicka for owner-trainer Bob Baker and his son-in-law, driver Brian Powell. Brian passed away recently but the quietly spoken Areegra farmer has left plenty

Perfect draw boosts confidence

Perfect draw boosts confidence

A PERFECT draw has connections confident with Libby Lou ahead of Saturday night's Melton meeting. Engaged in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final, Libby Lou has drawn barrier one for trainer Black Fitzpatrick. A noted quick beginner, the daughter of Sweet Lou is expected to have no trouble

Star to continue rise as another is honoured

Star to continue rise as another is honoured

AS ONE star continues to rise, another will be honoured during the weekend. Set to have just his second start for the season - and first since his win on March 16 - The Lost Storm will tackle open class rivals in Melton on Saturday night. Touted as one of

Veteran pair chasing consecutive wins

Veteran pair chasing consecutive wins

REJUVENATED pair Graeme McIntosh and Wattlebank Flyer are on target for consecutive wins. Triumphant in Cranbourne last weekend, McIntosh and Wattlebank Flyer will return to the provincial circuit on Sunday as they chase their fourth success of the season. Last February, the duo broke long droughts from the winners'

Promising youngster's perfect draw

Promising youngster's perfect draw

A PERFECT draw has promising youngster Alot Like Louie in a strong position to continue his climb to the top this season. Winless from 13 starts in 2023, Alot Like Louie has been a revelation this campaign, with four victories and a second from five outings. Runner-up in an Australian

Back for a second crack

Back for a second crack

STAR four-year-old The Lost Storm will launch his quest for a second crack at the world’s richest harness race when he steps out at Melton on Saturday night. Winner of 12 of his 17 starts, The Lost Storm will have just his fourth start since last year’s $2.

Domination becoming 'the norm'!

Domination becoming 'the norm'!

IN WHAT has become 'the norm', power couple Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart captured yet another South Australian major just moments ago. Regular cross-border raiders during the past decade, Tonkin and Stewart have dominated SA's key features with phenomenal ease. Since 2015 HRSA has conducted 41