Macedon Ranges trained galloper Station One is one of three finalists in the prestigious Victorian Country Horse of the Year.
Station One has been a star for connections and trainer Liam Howley, who has training facilities at both Mount Macedon and Kyneton.
In the 2023-2024 season the five-year-old gelding has made a real impact in Country Cups.
The bold front runner won the Dunkeld, Traralgon, Woodend and Marong Cups, and ran third in the Kyneton, Woodford and Great Western Cups.
Members of his large ownership group have really got a run for their money.
From 30 race starts, Station One has chalked up earnings of $326,150.
Which horse is proclaimed Country Horse of the Year will be revealed at a glittering awards night at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, August 24.
Race clubs across the state vote on which horse deserves the Country Horse of the Year honour.
The other two gallopers under consideration for the award are Captain Envious and Picaroon.
Trained at Horsham by Paul Preusker, Captain Envious has a good record topped off by winning the Ballarat Cup.
Picaroon, a six-year-old mare trained by Tom Dabernig at Warrnambool, won the Melbourne Cup Country Final.
