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Domination becoming a cliché

Domination becoming a cliché

IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another night of Breeders' Crown qualifiers. Having won seven of the eight heats for two and three-year-old pacers earlier this month, Stewart turned her attention to tonight's semis in Melton. Eight qualifiers were conducted, with Stewart winning

Shock initiation for well-bred prospect

Shock initiation for well-bred prospect

BRED to be among the best of his crop, Ima Terminator will be given a shock initiation during the weekend. Making a successful debut in Ballarat three weeks ago, Ima Terminator was runner-up at his subsequent outing in Bendigo on November 1. Pleased with four-year-old's progress, trainer Ian

Time against Inter Dominion winner

Time against Inter Dominion winner

TIME may have been on Kai Winding's side, but it's against Maori Law. Winner of the 2021 Inter Dominion at Club Menangle, Maori Law missed his title defence through injury, which ultimately led to his retirement in September 2022 - 10 weeks before the Inter began.

Tough task in Aussie return

Tough task in Aussie return

STAR trotter Just Believe will make his long-awaited return to Australian racing in Bendigo on Friday night, but his appearance at Lord’s Raceway is unlikely to be a simple lap of honour. The Jess Tubbs-trained squaregaiter has not raced since his overseas heroics in Sweden and tackles a star-studded

Undefeated stablemates to dominate again

Undefeated stablemates to dominate again

UNDEFEATED stablemates Very Pretty and Draw A Dream are expected to maintain their perfect records when they compete at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Engaged in Breeders' Crown semi-finals, the Emma Stewart-trained pair will face tough opposition but have barrier draws in their favour opposed to their main

Two records within 20 minutes for premier trainer

Two records within 20 minutes for premier trainer

NO STRANGER to setting records, premier trainer Emma Stewart has created another two tonight! Just to recap some of her achievements since beginning her career by scoring with Katies Secret in Nyah on May 30, 2002, Stewart has established marks on a national and state level. In May 2022, Stewart

Locals revel in major Cup success

Locals revel in major Cup success

WITH the floodgate re-opened, Victorians once again dominated South Australia's major Cup card. Last season Harness Racing SA made the controversial decision to restrict its Pacing and Trotting Cups, along with the Derby, to local stock, keeping raiders away. Reverting the events to open status in 2023, albeit