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Work in progress pays dividends

Work in progress pays dividends

HE'S been a slow work in progress, but that work has finally paid dividends. Having his 10th start earlier this week, lightly-raced four-year-old Black Tuxedo broke his maiden for astute trainer Charlie Borg when he scored in Geelong. Making his debut at two, Black Tuxedo has endured numerous

Alford finds new way to lose a race!

Alford finds new way to lose a race!

HE'S registered nearly 8000 wins, but Chris Alford has found a new way to lose. Aiming for 7993rd victory during yesterday's Maryborough meeting, Alford had the win all but sewn up halfway along the home straight when a freak accident occurred. Partnering Park Lane, Alford reined

Strike Gold with APG vouchers

TEN lucky buyers will get a big boost in their endeavours to ‘strike gold’ at the February 4 Australian Pacing Gold sales, with 10 $4000 vouchers to be won. The promotion, Strike Gold with 4K, will arm owners with vouchers that can be put towards purchasing Vicbred horses at the

New generation of famous clan ready for action

New generation of famous clan ready for action

ONCE the most feared name at Globe Derby, Justice rarely makes an appearance at the venue after most of the clan moved to Victoria more than two decades ago. During the late 1980s and '90s, however, Justice - led by Lance - dominated the training and driving ranks. In

Ain't as good as I once was...but I'm as good once as I ever was!

Ain't as good as I once was...but I'm as good once as I ever was!

THERE was a time when 'downing a few' following a win before backing up the next night was an effortless endeavour. But as per Toby Keith's hit "As good as I once was", those days slip into the annals of youth whether you'

French connection in trotting feature

French connection in trotting feature

SATURDAY night’s Ballarat meeting should have trotting fans salivating at the prospect of a late Christmas present when the harness racing field faces the starter in The Knight Pistol. Dual Inter Dominion champion Just Believe heads a line up described by Yabby Dam Farms principal Pat Driscoll as ‘the

Heading towards Sales' record

Heading towards Sales' record

WHEN the showy Soho Tribeca-Our Star Dust colt steps into the sales ring for the Australian Pacing Gold sale at the Oaklands Junction auditorium on Sunday, February 4 he will bring up a milestone for nonagenarian Goulburn Valley breeder Helen Head. It will be the 35th consecutive year that Helen