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The Watchdog is tipping the ‘Duke’ to rule in a G2 Shepparton Cup heat upset! But this noble sprinter faces an elusive and resuming ‘Thief’, who is a three-time G1 finalist, and an Apple Isle idol who has won 13 of his past 14 starts (93%). It’s sure to be a ‘right royal’ affair… Click on today’s ‘Daily Mail’ to get the latest.
Aston Adonis is enjoying a career-best patch of form, but veteran trainer Dennis Trewin says he’s up against it in the $10,000 to-the-winner GRV Vic Bred Series (1-4 Wins) final (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. With partner Tina Womann, Lara-based Trewin has scaled greyhound racing’s heights with the likes of Group 1 winners Trewly Special and Trew Millions, but it’s fair to say he doesn’t hold any lofty ambitions for Aston Adonis. “He might be worth putting in exotics, but I reckon he’s got two chances of winning…
Form expert The Watchdog is confident a youthful ‘Rising’ star can ‘conquer’ an evergreen ‘Speed’ machine. The spirited youngster has won four races from five starts, while the veteran flier has won 42 races. Who will win this inspirational clash? Click on today’s ‘Daily Mail’ to find out more.
A nervous GRV CEO Alan Clayton (pictured above) will put his fears aside as he takes to Neil’s Wheel this Friday to help raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal. Alan, who has a fear of heights, will be joining GRV Chair Peita Duncan and Melbourne Storm superstar and greyhound racing enthusiast Ryan Papenhuyzen on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel from 8.30am on Friday morning. The Neil’s Wheel promotion – hosted by 3AW talkback host Neil Mitchell – has become a staple in fundraising efforts for the…
After 102 starts Run Baba Run will be chasing the biggest win of her career on Sunday night when she exits box one in the Listed Murray Bridge Cup (455m). Brookfield owner/trainer/breeder Jeff Galea has certainly unlocked the key to longevity, with Run Baba Run’s mother, Little Pookie, having raced a remarkable 170 times, and he’s hoping his newest centurion is a long way from finished. “Run Baba Run has earned $110,000 and hasn’t won a good race,” Galea said. “I’m trying for 200 starts but I’m crossing the fingers…
By Adam Hamilton CHAMPION thoroughbred trainer John Hawkes has always had a passion for harness racing. Hawkes has maintained the connection by racing a few pacers with his old South Australian friend Geoff Webster and others in Victoria. Their latest pacer, two-year-old Major Major, impressed winning on debut at Maryborough last Thursday. The Art Major gelding worked to the front from gate two for Webster, dictated terms and ripped home in 56.8 and 27.8sec to win by 5.2m. “I’ve really enjoyed racing a few pacers together with mates in Melbourne…
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Trainer Steven McRae’s team had a near perfect trip to West Coast this weekend, culminating in a winning double at Reefton on Sunday. Gayle Force was a beaten by a mere neck in the Kawatiri Cup (2600m) on Friday, but he was not to be outdone on Sunday when winning the Recreation Hotel Inangahua-Grey Valley Cup (2500m). The four-year-old gelding stepped away well from his front mark for driver Craig Thornley and took an early trail behind Queenofdance. Gayle Force got the plum trip…
The greyhound industry is mourning the passing of coursing stalwart Gary Brett, aged 61. Gary was widely hailed as one of the best coursing ‘slippers’ of his era. He was also revered at the Melton Coursing Club where he served as president for several years. NCAV president Peter Craig said Gary “loved coursing and was tremendous with the dogs. He was so skilled, and during the past couple of decades would certainly be one of our finest slippers.” Peter added that Gary even slipped at Healesville coursing meetings when it…
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Wellington stamps his credentials with a searing sprint. Long regarded as one of the fastest horses Richard Gibson has handled, Wellington took a crucial step towards elite sprint contests with emphatic success in the Class 1 Lantau Island Handicap (1200m), downing a string of renowned rivals – including the world’s second-ranked sprinter Hot King Prawn – at Sha Tin on Saturday (13 March). While Gibson repeatedly pointed to the favourable handicap conditions of the contest where Hot King Prawn (133lb), a last-start Group 1 winner, had to concede 20 pounds…