Some facts about the Group One $500,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1898 when won by Resolute. * Group One since 1980. * Weight-for-age since 1979. * Run over 1400m until 1979 when run over 1800m. * Run over 1400m from 1980-2005. * Switched [...]
In a major boost for NSW country racing, more than $2 million in prizemoney will be on offer during Scone’s showcase two-day carnival in May. All races on the Saturday card will be worth a minimum $75,000 and the feature Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) will rise $25,000 to $200,000. The [...]
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning [...]
Some facts about the Group One $400,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1884 when won by Malua. * From 1941 to 1944 inclusive it was run at Flemington, while in 1996 it was run at Sandown. * Notable past winners include: Malua (1884), Wakeful [...]
Fields for Caulfield Racecourses Blue Diamond Stakes day have been released and we give readers the fields for each of the Group races which includes the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes, Group 1 Futurity Stakes and Group 1 Oakleigh Plate. Blue Diamond Stakes day Fields: 2012 Caulfield Autumn Classic [...]
Black Caviar will not be running in this weekend’s Futurity Stakes at Caulfield as trainer Peter Moody gives her a well-earned rest in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Moody met with Black Caviar’s owners on Tuesday night, when it was decided she would have an easy [...]
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning [...]
A capacity field of 16 has accepted for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes including dominant race favourite Samaready. No Looking Back, General Rippa, The Travelling Man, Members Joy, Mama’s Choice, Rusambo, Jimando and late entry Formidable are also in the field. Four emergencies were also named – Fire Thunderbolt, [...]
Karuta Queen will undergo a thorough veterinary examination before trainer Neville Layt tries to resurrect her autumn campaign. Layt said he could find no obvious issue with the filly after her below-par run in the Light Fingers Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. “She seems OK but the vet is [...]
The 2012 Blue Diamond Stakes field will take shape tomorrow when the final field is announced along with the barrier draw. Currently Mick Price’s star filly Samaready heads the market with online bookmakers.