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The return of Australian two-year-old trotting colt or gelding Dont Care is an exciting mid-week treat for harness racing fans at Geelong.
The Kate Hargreaves-trained squaregaiter hasn't been seen since his victory in the Group 1 Vicbred Super Series final on New Year's Eve, but is set to resume in Wednesday night's Barwon Facilities Maintenance 3YO Trot at Beckley Park.
Hargreaves was excited to see her young star back in action and felt the horse seemed to have come back better as a three-year-old.
"His work at home has been good," Hargreaves said.
"He is the type of horse that needs racing to get him back to his best so the run will do him good."
The Used To Me gelding's first-up assignment is a major highlight of the week, which builds up to the massive Group 1 card at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night.
Of course, four Australian Pacing Gold finals are part of the meeting, which will carry over $1million in prizemoney across the 11 races.
The barrier draws for each of the finals were conducted at the HRV offices in Flemington on Tuesday morning. To watch the replay, CLICK HERE.
A big day is also planned at Horsham on Friday, with every race on the Victorian Harness Racing Club/Australian Pacing Gold/Australasian Premier Trotting Sale Super Bonus Race Series card carrying significant cash boosts and vouchers for owners and trainers.
As usual, Trots Vision coverage will be live and free at every meeting to bring you all the highlights of another big week of racing in Victoria.
THE WEEK AHEAD
TUESDAY
Bendigo (night)
A big nine-race card fires up from 4.58pm, with four trotting events part of the action.
WEDNESDAY
Geelong (night)
The return of Australian two-year-old trotting colt or gelding Dont Care (Kate Hargreaves) is a major highlight of the nine-race meeting.
THURSDAY
Echuca (night)
Racing heads to the border for eight races, with the first scheduled for 5.05pm.
FRIDAY
Horsham (day)
VHRC bonuses and APG/APTS vouchers are on offer to winning connections throughout the eight-race card.
Mildura (night)
12 competitive races will be run in "True Mildura Style" following the meeting at Horsham, with the first to go at 5pm.
SATURDAY
Tabcorp Park Melton (night)
Four Group 1 Australian Pacing Gold features headline a brilliant meeting from Victorian harness racing headquarters, with over $1million in prizemoney on offer.
SUNDAY
Cranbourne (twilight)
The Cranbourne 10,000 Pace Final is a feature of the meeting, which lands in the club's regular Sunday twilight timeslot.
MONDAY
Maryborough (day)
Sweetheart Trot qualifiers have been programmed, with a final of $14,000 to comprise both classes of heats at Tabcorp Park Melton on June 5.