Bonnington: The thrill of what could be impossible to Dodge

20 April 2021 | HRV - Jason Bonnington
Logo

BIZARRE as it may sound, racing and sport is often less impelled by its champions and more by its untapped talents, its excitement machines, its shooting stars. 

And on Saturday night, two such talents were responsible for setting a new-look Beckley Park ablaze. 

The first was General Dodge. 

READ MORE IN 'THE FORUM' AT THETROTS.COM.AU

 

Related News

9 January 2026
Dashman's harness look ahead - January 9
Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. The second metropolitan meeting of the new year in Queensland on Saturday night boasts some strong races. Looking south, the first leg of the Victorian Country Cups $1 million bonus series commences...
9 January 2026
Jorja off to a winning start
Last Tuesday afternoon will be one to remember for 16-year-old Jorja Daskalovski after she scored her maiden race victory at Tabcorp Park Menangle aboard veteran trotter Sunny Gee at only her sixth race drive. Leading throughout, the KerryAnn Morris-trained trotter carved out a solid 1:54.7 over the...
9 January 2026
GOODFORM – TOC's preview for Friday night at Melton
Tim O'Connor has done the form for Friday night's eight-race card at Melton. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANALYSIS AT THETROTS.COM.AU
9 January 2026
Scottsdale set to shine for $20,000 North Eastern Pacing Cup
The North Eastern Pacing Club will stage Scottsdale’s premier event on Friday in the twilight zone, with the running of the $20,000 Good Sports North Eastern Pacing Cup (2692m). Club president and local trainer Kent Rattray will be represented in the Cup by Rockandahardplace. He will start from...
8 January 2026
Svanosio eyes third straight Maori Mile with Arcee Phoenix
Chris Svanosio’s connection with the Maori Mile on Bendigo Cup night runs deep. One of his first major career highlights came in the Group 1 when he drove Sparkling Success for John Meade, and years later the famous trotting feature has become a defining part of his story. Chris Svanosio, now a...
Click for more