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Freshman shows namesake's fighting qualities

Freshman shows namesake's fighting qualities

SHOWING all the fighting qualities of his namesake, Maximus Meridius has proven too good in the 'Coliseum' - officially-known as Club Menangle - once again. Named after Russell Crowe's character in the 2000 smash hit movie Gladiator, Maximus Meridius captured the $50,000 Two-Year-Old Trot Final.

Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly

Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly

A TRIP north is a possibility with Loco Diablo thanks to her success in Melton tonight. By stretching her record to three wins and a second from four starts, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase may have earned a Queensland campaign. Should Loco Diablo head to the Sunshine State she will

Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus' American campaign

Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus' American campaign

EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm is set to play a crucial role in Aldebaran Zeus’ tilt at the MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York. Chisholm, who has driven more than 170 wins, recently left the stables of Victorian trainer Andy Gath to travel overseas and is currently in the United

High praise for talented concession driver

High praise for talented concession driver

IN A world of 'keyboard warriors', you know you're doing something right when praises surface on social media. Following his success in the opening event in Ballarat last night, talented young reinsman Blake Pace was the focus of numerous compliments for his skill in the sulky.

Aussie Group One winner too good in USA

Aussie Group One winner too good in USA

AGRESSIVE tactics achieved the desired result with former Aussie pacer Im Sir Blake yesterday. Competing at Oak Grove Racing, Im Sir Blake was pushed forward from by barrier three by Atlee Bender to settle behind This Kit Rocks into the first quarter, which was covered in 27.4 seconds. With

Brave Aussie shines in European Group One

Brave Aussie shines in European Group One

AUSTRALIA'S Greg Sugars backed his brilliant trotter and Just Believe responded with an extraordinary second in the Norrbottens Stora Pris at Boden just moments ago, putting Victorian harness racing front and centre on the world stage. The Swedish Group One was the last stop of Just Believe'

Outsider causes upset in headline feature

Outsider causes upset in headline feature

POPULAR reinswoman Jackie Barker seized the moment and her “favourite” horse responded in a way she wasn’t sure the mare could, landing trainer Diane Giles a coveted Allied Express Cinderella Stakes. The headliner on a nine-race card at Melton last night, the $30,000 feature was snaffled by Sew