Tabcorp Park's 'destiny is in its own hands'
02-Jun-2010 01:33 PM NZT
Driving down the Western Highway on a Friday night, passing Ballan and up through Pentland Hills there is one thing that stands out when looking towards the city; it's the new home of Harness Racing in Victoria.»»»

Patumahoe trainer trainer Geoff Small is to face drugs charges in Victoria later this month. Harness Racing Victoria Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board chairman Brian Collis has directed the charges be heard on May 24 and 25. »»»

Saturday night, February 6th, was the last hurrah for harness racing at Moonee Valley, and just two days later, one of the horses that was featured - albeit in a supporting role up on the big screen tribute to more than 30 years of "trots at the Valley" - passed away peacefully in his paddock at Haven. »»»

Paul Graydon never thought he would get caught up in the emotion of the last ever harness racing meeting at Moonee Valley on February 6. After all, he had been driving the mobile starting gate at Victoria's former home of trotting for almost a decade - and with that he has witnessed many memorable and emotional Group One winning moments - close-up.»»»

Late bloomer Strident ($2.70 fav.) and Gavin Lang, Moonee Valley's winningest reinsman, combined to win the Country Clubs Championship Final, the last race staged at a harness racing meeting at Melbourne's premier track over the last 33 years.»»»