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Keeping family tradition rolling

Keeping family tradition rolling

THERE is nothing strange about seeing the name Justice contesting a top shelf event. In fact, Justice appears on nearly ever major honour roll throughout Australia. Take Lance Justice for example, he's won four Miracle Miles, A G Hunter, Victoria and South Australia Cups and a little race

Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans

ONE of the great prizes in Victorian harness racing is set for a heavyweight training showdown after Mark and Nathan Purdon’s hope sent a shot across the Tasman. New Zealand trained The Real Sherlock crashed the line to win the second Woodland Stud Victoria Derby heat at Melton Entertainment

Looking to join select group of greats

Looking to join select group of greats

CLASSY pacer Rock N Roll Doo will aim to join a select group of stars when he returns to Kilmore tomorrow night. Triumphant in the club's time-honoured Cup last season, Rock N Roll Doo is attempting to become just the fourth champion to successfully defend his title. The

Betting driver suspended

Betting driver suspended

ON 6 September 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed trainer-driver John Nicholson under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 173(1) and 173(4). Charges 1, 2 and 3 were issued under AHRR 173(1), which states: A driver

Emotions running high during Group One glory

Emotions running high during Group One glory

EMOTIONS bubbled over and smiles were broad as the trotters captured Haras des Trotteurs Vicbred Super Series glory, with wins that rewarded widespread dedication and another that was dedicated to a friend lost. The Locomotive kicked off the Group One delight at Melton, taking the three-year-old trotting colts and geldings

Exciting colt out shines namesake

Exciting colt out shines namesake

HIS namesake was left lamenting last night, but Petracca proved his class in Melton just moments ago. One of the nation's most exciting three-year-olds, Petracca is named after star AFL player, Christian Petracca, from the Melbourne Football Club. Unfortunately for Christian, the Demons suffered their second loss to

Another major for classy filly

Another major for classy filly

CAPTURING her second major just moments ago, classy filly Sahara Breeze will continue to follow the feature circuit for the remainder of the season. Successful in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final last May, the three-year-old added to her impressive record by securing the $150,000 Vicbred Super Series Final.