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19/08/2008 | Great Western wonder horse Ananz finished fourth in her final of the Australian Breeders Crown Series Two Year-Old Fillies Final on Sunday.
Tonkin takes spoils
15/08/2008 | Peter Tonkin trained up and comer Radical Assassin fired to win the James McLeod Memorial Pace Final at Laidlaw Park on Monday.
12/08/2008 | Ananz will enter this Sunday's Australasian Breeders Crown two-year-old fillies final the horse to beat following a gutsy win in her semi final at Bendigo on Saturday night.
12/08/2008 | Stawell was one of many thoroughbred training facilities across Victoria to benefit from a $2.1 million Brumby Government funding boost for the racing industry.
8/08/2008 | Stawell Harness Racing Club (SHRC) has revamped the Kaye Matthews Tribute race.
8/08/2008 | Bunjil breaks through - Owen Martin trained pacer Bunjil Boy ($5.30) has finally broken through for career victory number one, with an impressive win at Horsham on Monday.
Brett opens winning account
25/07/2008 | Stawell youngster Brett Hargreaves broke through for his maiden victory on Monday, driving a horse that was bred by his father Jeff.
Leon finally breaks duck
22/07/2008 | It may have taken 37 starts, but Rockbank pacer Leon Phelps is no longer a maiden.
22/07/2008 | The Stawell Harness Racing Club has gained approval to proceed with a fauna and flora study at the Stawell racecourse.
Matthews confident with filly
18/07/2008 | If driver Todd Matthews' confidence is anything to go by, The Maori Legend winner Continentalclassic is certainly worth a bet in Sunday's Redwood Classic at Maryborough.  | CommentsComments (1)
Marnie jumps into the sulky
15/07/2008 | For years Navarre horsewoman Marnie Bibby has wanted to drive horses.
15/07/2008 | Barry Garbutt trained filly Continentalclassic ($8.20) produced an all-the-way victory in yesterday's fourth edition of The Maori Legend trot at Laidlaw Park.
15/07/2008 | Navarre's Lexton Plains Football League finals chances took a quick turn for the worst on Saturday after a surprise defeat at the hands of Illabarook.
11/07/2008 | Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) stewards on Monday concluded an inquiry into an elevated TC02 level returned by the Aaron Brown-trained Jayares Lad following its win at Ararat on June 16, 2008.
Jo's sights on Cup
11/07/2008 | After more than seven months away from the races, Dolphin Jo is set to commence his bold bid for a third straight appearance in Australia's most famous race.
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