Sports
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Overdue win for Chase Award
Kyneton trainer George Osborne was full of praise for jockey John Allen after Chase Award’s narrow victory on Sunday. The four-year-old got up in the last few strides to win the Global Turf Class 1 Handicap over 1400m on the Ballarat Synthetic track. Having been devoid of luck since winning a Seymour Maiden with Allen…
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Stanley breaks through
Kyneton-trained galloper Stanley was impressive in winning a Maiden Hurdle at Casterton on Saturday. And trainer Neil Dyer was full of praise for 25-year-old Irish jumps jockey Dylan McDonagh, now based at Ballarat. Six-year-old Stanley gave McDonagh his first jumps win in Australia. “He’s now ridden Stanley for us three times, and I’d give him…
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A $2000 buy brings joy
A large group of Lancefield golfers were excited on Sunday when a horse they each put $200 towards won a $31,500 race at Bendigo. Lady Cellarbration’s narrow victory in the 1400m Maiden for four-year-olds and upwards also provided trainer and part-owner Dale Schmitt with his first winner for five years. To say celebrations were in…
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Club joins positive role model move
As the footy season hopes to make a welcome return, members of the Woodend Hesket Football Netball Club are a part of a new online portrait exhibition called ‘Role Modelling Respect’. The portraits were taken early this year as part of a joint project between the club and Cobaw Community Health. At the WHFNC registration…
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Changes in bowls – Broadford, Kilmore to switch
Broadford and Kilmore clubs are to be included in what is now the existing Central Highlands Bowls Division area — but not until the 2021-20 season. And there are expected to be changes in CHBD Saturday pennant play this coming season, with 21 ends straight instead of 25 coming in, and division one having 12…
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Plenty happening at Tigerland
Although they haven’t been able to get out and play yet, Kyneton Football Netball Club people have been doing some important work behind the scenes. Buoyed by what was looking to be a top season for the club, its committee and supporters have been inspired to keep the momentum going even though the current health…
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Football-netball clubs in doubt on match play
What are the prospects of football and netball taking place across the Bendigo and Riddell leagues this season? “We just don’t know” is the current condensed summation from Gisborne Football Netball Club president John Wood (pictured). While he was speaking to the Express following a BFL club presidents’ meeting last week, and a follow-up get-together of the…
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Instant dividend from Perth buy
It was from Perth to Kyneton, and on to Moe for a first-up win for a new group of owners and long-time local trainer Neil Dyer. This is the absorbing story of Metro Boy, a four-year-old galloper with three city wins from 18 starts to his credit in Western Australia, and how he was almost…
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Top trainer in key move
Dual Melbourne Cup winning trainer Robert Hickmott describes Romsey’s Kerrygail Farm as “a perfect facility to complement Hickmott Racing’s Caulfield and Ballarat stables”. The 270-acre state-of-the-art racing complex just south of Romsey was recently vacated by Luke Oliver, now training at Cranbourne. Hickmott, a New Gisborne resident, finalised all necessary approvals to utilise Kerrygail Farm…
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Alan’s addiction
Kyneton Basketball Association stalwart Alan Simmins has been acknowledged for his long involvement with the sport in Basketball Victoria’s 2020 awards. Nominated by the Kyneton Basketball Association, Alan was given a Diamond Service Award by the state body. While most would feel 50 years was a long road to walk with a sport, Alan said…
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Bulldogs back Beanies
Gisborne Football Netball Club has launched a strong campaign to sell large numbers of special beanies with all proceeds to go to the FightMND program. Last season the Bulldogs ran activities over several weeks and a massive $42,000 was raised; this year’s major plans have been put on hold as a direct consequence of the…
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Inspirational and dynamic
AFL Women’s best and fairest winner Maddy Prespakis is a shining example to a cavalcade of juniors players — both girls and boys — on how you can reach the pinnacle in your chosen sport. A high level of natural ability is a good start, but dedication, application and opportunity all play a part. It’s…