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Ballarat gets back on track and racing’s the winner
The Ballarat Turf finally opened their gates to the public once again when they held an exciting eight-race meeting at the newly upgraded Ballarat track today. …
Mission Accomplished for Ballarat Turf Club CEO Lachlan McKenzie
It has been just under 12 months since we’ve seen racing at Ballarat racetrack in Ballarat, and the man in the hot seat of returning racing to this …
Derby Tracker – Preferment (C. Waller)
by Dean Elliott. As promised, I will provide a few obscure Derby hopefuls. These horses if nothing else, will be ones to watch in the future – perhaps an …
Dandino ticking all the right boxes for second Caulfield Cup tilt
Everything is ticking over nicely for Dandino as he prepares for another tilt at the Caulfield Cup, a race he finished a gallant runner-up in last year before …
Derby Tracker – Moonovermanhattan (Mick Price)
by Dean Elliott. First cab off the rank is Moonovermanhattan. Let’s take a look at some of the key chances, along with a few from left-field, to see how well …
Stage is set for cracking 2014 Caulfield Cup Carnival next week
Excitement is building for the much anticipated three-day Caulfield Cup carnival which is set to roar into action this coming Saturday, highlighted by the …
Derby Tracker – Lead Up Races
by Dean Elliott. This week we look at lead up races to the Victoria Derby. 1) Caulfield Guineas The Caulfield Guineas as a lead-up guide. The last horse to run …
Derby Tracker – Trainers and Jockeys
by Dean Elliott. The old adage of ‘patience is a virtue’ is as relevant here as it is in any aspect of racing. A balance of patience, precision and …
Edwina Tops-Alexander named Magic Millions Racing Women Ambassador
Edwina Tops-Alexander, one of the best show jumping riders in the world, has been announced as the 2015 Magic Millions Racing Women Ambassador. …
Derby Tracker – Type & Pedigree: How do I know if he’ll stay the trip?
by Dean Elliott. Let’s begin with Type. If you’re going to be set on a path to compete in a Group 1 over 2500 metres as a spring three-year-old, you’re …