Zakouma Books Cup Berth for Begg

Zakouma Books Cup Berth for Begg by Lachlan MitchellLightly raced gelding Zakouma has booked his spot on the first Tuesday in November with a strong staying performance in the Listed 2800m Andrew Ramsden at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. The Grahame Begg-trained five-year-old had to put in a resilient staying performance to hit the front over the final furlongs with Jordan Childs in the saddle ahead of Pounding and Sir Chartwell. “That will get his rating up,” Begg said.” He mi...

Concord Connie continues Flemington love affair

News » Concord Connie continues Flemington love affair by Lachlan MitchellTrainer Charlotte Littlefield has an exciting filly on her hands after Concord Connie registered back-to-back Flemington wins securing the K.A Morrison Handicap over 1400m on Saturday afternoon. The daughter of Contributor was sent out a $1.35 favourite with many expecting her to repeat her ANZAC day six-length annihilation. The three-year-old ridden by Jett Stanley found her way to the front without any help from the pers...

Ange’s Europa League success proves it’s time to look beyond Europe for football’s next great managers

Ange Postecoglou’s Europa League triumph with Tottenham Hotspur isn’t just a win for one club — it’s a watershed moment for global football. The Australian’s success on one of Europe’s biggest stages has blown open the doors of possibility for managers outside the traditional European system. It’s time the football world stopped treating coaching talent from outside Europe as second-rate or unproven.For too long, the managerial merry-go-round in Europe has been dominated by the same recycled nam...

From running rails to marker pegs: Delaney's journey from the watchtower - Harness Racing Victoria

A deep passion for the caper has seen HRV Steward Barry Delaney mark 40 years in a role that has seen him climb the watchtower, ensuring participants' safety and integrity since the 1980's. Delaney has worked all over the country before settling in Victoria. “I came here (Victoria) from Adelaide originally in 1981 and came back in 1984,” Delaney said. “I retired in the middle of 2020 and came back as a casual since then.”

Svanosio's trotting duo cleared after Great Southern Star scratching - Harness Racing Victoria

Chris Svanosio’s trotting pair are in good shape and have been cleared after being ruled out of Saturday night's Great Southern Star Final. The duo competed in the first heat of the trotting feature on Sportsbet A.G Hunter Cup night with the Kerryn Manning -driven Lovemeto finishing second while the Svanosio-piloted Arcee Phoenix finished fourth. The pair made it through to the final, but were ruled out by stewards shortly after.

David Miles updates Rockinwithattitude's return timeline - Harness Racing Victoria

Trainer-driver David Miles gave an update on Rockinwithattitude when he spoke with Paul Campbell from Campbell’s Comments after the squaregaiter missed the Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star. The five-year-old’s last race was on October 12 at Melton where the daughter out of Rockin Shiraz took out the Hyland Harness Colours Trot. “She had a good break after Breeders Crown time and we decided to give her a big spell – which she did super,” Miles said.

Punters' pain ends in Partytime for team Gath in a GSS underdog story - Harness Racing Victoria

Watts Up Partytime has stunned punters twice in one night, winning both the heats and the final of the Group 1 $250,000 Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star at massive odds. The Andy Gath-trained squaregaiter took out the heat in at an opening quote of $26 before a powerful performance to outrun Inter Dominion winner The Locomotive at $81 to give the master trainer his fifth Great Southern Star victory. “Not in our wildest dreams did we think he would win it,” Gath said.

Swayzee wins battle of the brothers in Hunter Cup epic

Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News.The harness racing world may have witnessed one of the greatest battles in the sport’s modern history, as Swayzee claimed the 2025 Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup for NSW, edging out younger brother Leap To Fame and shattering the track record in the process.The Jason Grimson-trained seven-year-old was sent out a $5 chance after drawing wide on the second row. Main danger and younger brother Leap To Fame wa...

Matildas captain's namesake ready for Australian debut - Harness Racing Victoria

Samkerr will be hoping to emulate her namesakes ability to rise to the occasion when she lines up in Saturday night’s Garrards Horse and Hound three-year-old Gold Chalice on Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup night. The filly named after Australian Matildas captain Sam Kerr will have her first run on Australian soil after coming across from New Zealand. “At the time of naming her, Sam Kerr was very prominent and I was thinking who is a prominent Australian female sporting star and Sam Kerr fit the...
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