Lara trainer Robert Britton is hoping that on Saturday week, he’ll have two runners lining up in the Group 3 Fireball at The Meadows.   “That’s the main thing, is to get through to the final, even though it would be nice to win this Saturday night!” says Britton.   Blazing Cartier has drawn Box 8 in the opening Fireball heat over 725m on Saturday night. She recently returned to Victoria following a successful stint in Queensland, where she finished ...

  Buckley trainers Lisa and Ian Cockerell start the night with two strong chances in Race 1 at the Meadows on Saturday.   Aragog will jump from Box 2 in the opener. He began fast here on Wednesday from Box 4 and stuck on gamely for second in 30.51.   “The whole litter is still quite young, and they’re not consistent race dogs yet; sometimes they hit the start, sometimes they don’t. If they jump, they’re good!” says Lisa.   ...

  Portland trainer Nicole Stanley rates Midget Rocks her best of the day at The Meadows on Wednesday.  She is drawn to suit in Box 2 in Race 9, and led throughout from Box 1 at Sandown last start, winning in 30.00.   “I think she likes the inside – she rails quite well.  She went well last time, and with a bit of luck, she should go well on Wednesday,” says Nicole.   Nicole’s partner, Neville Lenehan, has Hostile ...