District trainers taste success
Heats of the Decron Hoof Care Tontine Pacers Series were held at Horsham last Monday, with Elmore trainer Keith Cotchin on the winner’s list again with Cullen Bromac, which was driven by Jodi Quinlan.
Cullen Bromac (Christian Cullen/Classic Blue Jeans) is obviously enjoying life in Elmore and after working from gate four to assume control from the pole marker Next Dawn, scored easily in 1:58.2 from Next Dawn and Ezee Duzit Lombo (three back the markers).
Rochester trainer Mark Thompson landed the Nyah Village Caravan Park Pace for C0 class (mares) over 2170m with Grinfromeartoear/Toota Tango filly Melrose Kate.
Having her 15th start (six this season), Melrose Kate with Nathan Jack in the sulky was given a sweet passage trailing the local Lake Boga hope Nolagalile, before using the sprint lane to overtake and go on to win from Nolagalile.
Shes Got Presents was third after moving to race in the open at the bell, with the mile rate a leisurely 2:07.8.
Elmore’s Jenny Johnson snared the Dorrie Schmedje Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2530m at Echuca on Thursday with five-year-old Wind Cries Maori/Le Memoir gelding Amiri, with Daryl Douglas in the sulky.
In what was a super performance, Amira came off a 30m handicap to gallop away and settled nine back along the markers, with neighbour Neville Welsh leading the field with Sarkava.
Gradually making ground to move into the running line but still last at the bell, Amira must have been six wide on the home turn, with 40m backmarker Jingling Silver inside him.
Sprouting wings on turning, Amiri motored to the wire to register a 5.4m victory in 2:09.8 from Jingling Silver and the rank outsider Bestinsight, who is also trained in Elmore.
Perhaps the most elated people on course were Bamawm owners Allan and Pam Pollock, when their lightly raced seven-year-old Embrace Me/Aussie Benefit gelding Brougham greeted the judge in the Choice Hotels Pace for C0 class over 1755m, giving Daryl Douglas a treble for the night.
Trained by Allan, Brougham led throughout from gate four, kicking right away approaching the home turn to score by 5.8m in 2:04.6 from Ciara Girl, with a death-seating Efficient battling away for third.
Allan will be remembered as having a smart horse by the name of Go Scotch in the 1980s when training at Cohuna.
Aaron off to G20 youth summit in Mexico
Aaron McNeilly of Kyabram is part of the Australian delegation attending the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit at Los Cabos, Mexico next month.
Walk to school to help health
National Walk Safely to School Day will be celebrated today throughout the Goulburn Valley, with local schools taking part.
Echuca suffers narrow defeat
One or two turnovers is all that cost Echuca a win in its A grade netball match against Euroa on Saturday, according to Murray Bombers’ coach Gina Pearson.
Campaspe Golf Club holes back in play
Members and visitors to Campaspe Golf Club can now play the full 18 holes, after work was completed following the January 2011 flood.
Kyabram bowlers sticking with Goulburn Valley
Kyabram will stay in the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division rather than switch to the Campaspe Bowls Association.
Tallarook development gets green light
15-lot residential subdivision on the way between the town and the Hume Fwy.
Tribute to Finley's Ken Gardiner
Finley man Ken Gardiner recently celebrated his 70th birthday with friends and family from across the country. His daughter-in-law Joanne wrote this loving tribute about Ken’s life - and his amazing dedication to the Finley community - so far.
Tributes flow for organ donation campaigner
Heathcote residents, who had the pleasure of meeting David Gough in February this year as he passed through Heathcote on his journey to raise awareness for organ donation, will be saddened with the news of his death due to a motorcycle collision early this month.
Kate's magical overseas odyssey ends
Cobram woman Kate Wright shares the final installment of her travel diary with Cobram Courier readers. Kate spent several weeks travelling overseas, including in Turkey and beyond.
- Tocumwal-born filmmaker nearly finished debut feature film
- Gabrielle Grant runner-up at Junior Show Ambassador competition
- Barooga man ready for death-defying stunts to support Darcy
- Cobram retailer says Murray Goulburn job cuts a 'necessary business decision'
- Former mayor says job losses reflect 'reality of the times'
Decision pending after all-in brawl ends match
No one knows who won Deniliquin's match against Bendigo in rugby union on Saturday.
Fonterra cites demand for farmgate rise
Fonterra Australia last week announced it will be increasing its farmgate milk price for its Victorian and Tasmanian farmer suppliers.
Historic racing returns to Winton
The 36th Historic Winton event will see a weekend of racing starting on May 25.
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