Hamilton: Eddie, Gary and Joe provide some special stories
The past month has been a heartwarming reminder how harness racing's stars don't just come from the marquee stables.
Hamilton: Early clues to the likely Victoria Cup line-up
Prepost betting is fun.
In many ways, it’s more of a tactical battle and bigger gamble than a regular bet, but if you shop well the odds are rewarding.
Hamilton: Zahara 'back to her old self' after Menangle defeat
There wasn’t even a hint of “what might have been” for the Keayang Zahara crew as they watched last Saturday week’s Brisbane Inter Dominion trotting final.
Hamilton: Victorians show their strength on the grand stage
The rise and rise of Arcee Phoenix headlined a golden night for Victorians at the Brisbane Inter Dominion.
Hamilton: QLD serves up two unforgettable Inter Dominion finals
As another Inter Dominion chapter unfolds, what a contrast we have between the two finals.
Hamilton: Promising signs for Victorians on Inter Dominion night one
The Inter Dominion trotting series was always going to be Victoria’s best hope of glory, but there is a pulse in the pacing series after a pleasing first round of heats.
Hamilton: Brisbane and Jack Morris started something special
There is something special about a Brisbane Inter Dominion.
Hamilton: Come on Tex, we need you fit and firing in Queensland
There is a bit of mad genius about Andy Gath.
Hamilton: Stars align as Queensland Carnival kicks into gear
It was the perfect entrée and each week will get bigger and better from here.
That’s the best way to describe last Saturday night where stars from three different states continued their build-ups to the huge riches across a string of great races at Albion Park next month.
Hamilton: Purdon and Oscar chase history in Brisbane
It just feels right to have Mark Purdon a key part of next month’s Brisbane Inter Dominion.
Hamilton: Immortality awaits harness racing's biggest name
As big as “dual Inter Dominion winner” sounds, there is something far greater at play for Leap To Fame.
Hamilton: Purdon and Dalgety back HRV's summer vision
Mark Purdon’s mind drifted back to his most enjoyable time in the game as he read through the new-look Victorian summer of racing.
Hamilton: A joy to watch our harness racing stars overseas
What a time it is for Aussies abroad.
Hamilton: My glimpse into Greg Sugars, the man so many adored
I’d like to think it was a relationship built on mutual respect. I certainly had loads of it for Greg.
Hamilton: The legacy Catch A Wave is still writing
How will history remember Catch A Wave?
Hamilton: Slot races fuel excitement across Australasia
What a fantastic boost to harness racing slot races have been.
Hamilton: Tailamade Lombo remembered as one of the all-time greats
Some horses just leave their mark on you and Tailamade Lombo did that more than most for me.
Hamilton: The Vics ready to descend on Kiwi territory
Victorian raiders will play a huge role again when New Zealand takes centre stage this week.
Hamilton: Keayang Zahara set for first test in open class
The Keayang Zahara team are the other big winners from The Locomotive’s exciting tilt at Sweden’s iconic Elitlopp next month.
Most immediately, the trip means one of Keayang Zahara’s major rivals in her first open-class target – July’s Brisbane Inter Dominion – won’t be there.
Hamilton: Rethinking a future without sprint lanes in Victoria
Do we need sprint lanes?
That’s a question we as an industry, especially in Victoria, need to genuinely ask ourselves.
Don’t assume, don’t listen to a few opinions, let’s do some serious homework on it.