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Heathcote has last laugh with Guntantes

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:49pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has had the last laugh on those who said Guntantes would not run a strong 1600m when the gelding scored an easy Doomben win.  Read more »

Destination stakes Slipper claim at Kembla

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:40pm

James Cummings-trained colt Destination, the son of Group One-winning sire Exceed And Excel, has broken his maiden on The Gong day at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Lady Banff qualifies for Millions Classic

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:01pm

Lady Banff has assured herself a start in the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast with a runaway win at Doomben.  Read more »

Tahitian Dancer impresses in Ballarat win

Saturday 23 November 2019, 1:03pm

Trainer Shane Nichols has reverted to a sprinting campaign with Tahitian Dancer and a trip to Brisbane is now on the cards after an impressive Ballarat win.  Read more »

Racing industry mourns Les Young

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:46pm

Les Young, a prominent and popular member of the racing and breeding communities, has been remembered as an industry advocate and a gentleman.  Read more »

Bill Waterhouse a giant among bookmakers

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:32pm

Leviathan bookmaker Bill Waterhouse, who has died aged 97, built a betting dynasty that continues through his son Robbie.  Read more »

Clockwise Classic focus for Cumani pair

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:30pm

A pair of Magic Millions horses for local trainer Matt Cumani have undergone a thorough preparation for the Clockwise Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Luck changes for promising Rebel Rock

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:35pm

Co-trainer Peter Hulbert believes Rebel Rock's recent bad luck has turned out to be good fortune as the colt heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Tough mare up for Ballarat Cup challenge

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:35pm

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy is looking forward to seeing Aristocratic Miss contest the Ballarat Cup following a luckless run at Flemington during the carnival.  Read more »

Racing authorities remember Waterhouse

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:28pm

Racing authorities have remembered Bill Waterhouse as a charismatic and controversial character in the betting ring.  Read more »