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Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster

Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster

PLANS remain uncertain with promising youngster Byrneside Boom despite his success at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Fourth upon debut after breaking stride at the start, the Damian Wilson-trained freshman was on his best behaviour to capture the $40,000 Australian Pacing Gold Consolation. With several key options available

Sweetheart Bart the first special on a bumper program

Sweetheart Bart the first special on a bumper program

Cliché moment in massive Cup upset

Cliché moment in massive Cup upset

A WELL-KNOWN cliché came to the fore last night. Suitable for all forms of competition, the sentence was the obvious way to describe the result of the Mildura Cup..."you've got to be in it to win it!" A despised outsider at $126 on the Tote,

Passing of a “true gentleman”

Passing of a “true gentleman”

NORM McVitty, a trainer of more than 900 starters and 90 wins, has sadly passed, leaving behind many friends in and outside of Victorian harness racing. Norm, pictured second from left after a Melton win in January, will be remembered as a “true gentleman” and will be “endlessly missed” by

Concession driver's "death-defying" race fall

Concession driver's "death-defying" race fall

"ONCE everyone knows you're ok it becomes a joke." Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what could have been a tragic situation. Driving the leader - and likely winner

Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity

Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity

PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart is predicted to play a strong role in yet another rich futurity. Dominating features such as the Vicbred Super Series, Breeders' Crown and Southern Cross in recent years, Stewart will head to Tabcorp Park Melton for today's Australian Pacing Gold Bullion heats. Three

Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race

Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race

ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight's The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in Victoria, Butterworth was in recovery as Copy That captured the $1million event. Although he was able