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Champion reinsman reaches milestone

Champion reinsman reaches milestone

SITTING down to relax is a rarity for Chris Alford. Between his driving commitments and spending time with his family, Alford is always in demand and on the go. And this morning was no different for the ace reinsman, who fielded phone call after phone call from well wishes while

Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup

Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup

QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame has opened a short-priced favourite to win Saturday night’s Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup. Last weekend’s A G Hunter Cup champion has remained in Victoria for another run before his Miracle Mile campaign in Sydney and will tackle the $100,000 Group Two from

Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory

Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory

A EUROPEAN millionaire landed a knockout blow on Australia’s trotting champion in Saturday night’s Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star Final. Callmethebreeze’s scintillating all-the-way heat victory was backed up by a come-from-behind success over defending champion Just Believe in the $300,000 Group 1 decider just over

Now for a 'Leap' to the Miracle Mile

Now for a 'Leap' to the Miracle Mile

QUEENSLAND’S champion pacer Leap To Fame ticked another box in a career destined for greatness with a big Grand Circuit victory on foreign soil in Saturday night’s SENTrack A G Hunter Cup. The megastar five-year-old backed up his Inter Dominion triumph of mid-December with a bold front-running display

Tasracing serves notice...HRV reviewing options

Tasracing serves notice...HRV reviewing options

HARNESS Racing Victoria is reviewing today’s statement by Tasracing on the Murrihy Report into Tasmanian harness racing. Tasracing has served formal notices to racing industry participants named in the report of an immediate "warning off" from all venues controlled by Tasracing. HRV stewards are deliberating on the

Parade of future stars

THE Annual APG Victorian Yearling Sale returns this weekend to the picturesque Inglis Complex at Oaklands Junction. The Sale is on Sunday 4th February commencing at 12 noon. On the day prior, Saturday 3rd February, a Parade of Yearlings, sponsored by Harness Breeders Victoria and BetaVet, will be conducted at

Gift that keeps on giving

Gift that keeps on giving

GIVEN a choice of horsepower, Courtney Laker made a selection consistent with her passion. Approaching her 16th birthday, Laker received an offer from her grandmother, Carmen, and father, Jamie...they will buy her first car or a horse! Without hesitation, Laker took the equine option, which resulted in a colt