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Rising star freshman remains unbeaten

Rising star freshman remains unbeaten

CRANBOURNE-based horseman Kyle Marshall has unearthed another classy youngster after Smoken Ace maintained his unbeaten record in Ballarat during the weekend. The winner of his three outings, Smoken Ace was considered the only danger to the Emma Stewart-trained Kingman, which was installed the $1.45 favorite in the five-horse field.

Perfect return from injury to continue

Perfect return from injury to continue

COMEBACK mare Fiamma should have little trouble maintaining her perfect campaign during weekend. Returning from a 17-month injury-enforced break last April, Fiamma is undefeated from five starts this season, with an average winning margin of 16 metres. Given a freshen-up following her success in Melton on June 24, Fiamma will

Legend's daughter trains first winner

Legend's daughter trains first winner

IT'S not a brag, so don't put her down, but yesterday Leilani Justice had one of the fastest pacers in town! In what was her maiden training success, Justice was triumphant with Deuce Coupe, which blew 'em outta the water' in Maryborough. Poised to

Another milestone within reach

Another milestone within reach

A TREBLE in Bendigo last night has edged premier horsewoman Emma Stewart within striking distance of another personal milestone. No stranger to setting records, Stewart has established marks on a national and state level. In August 2022, Stewart became the first Australian trainer to win 100 Group Ones when First

Chasing second Blue Riband double

Chasing second Blue Riband double

BRILLIANT youngster Rockinwithattitude is expected to have no trouble registering her second Blue Riband double this weekend. Last May the David Miles-trained filly was first-up from five-month a spell when she captured the New South Wales Trotters' Oaks. A week later Rockinwithattitude was back at Club Menangle to secure

You'll never know if you don't give it a go!

You'll never know if you don't give it a go!

INNOVATION and excitement will be critical to broadening growth in the trots says Harness Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs, with August’s 1200-metre racing an early “test and learn”. Isaacs joined Sky Racing’s The Morning Line to announce the $1.25 million Nutrien championships in April and also broach

Equine deaths being investigated by Agriculture Victoria

EQUINE deaths in several parts of the state are being investigated by Agriculture Victoria. First detected in a zone between Cranbourne and Mornington Peninsula, sudden fatalities have been confirmed in Ballarat and Shepparton. Numerous veterinary clinics have reported deaths on their websites and social media, which authorities are treating as