James Cummings’ introduction as the trainer in charge of Goldophin’s Australian string of racehorses has made an immediate impression on the global thoroughbred operation. In a dream start for the grandson of the legendary trainer Bart Cummings, the first Godolphin runner he put a saddle on won at Warwick Farm… Read More »
Lindsay Park will have a runner in The Everest with Sydney casino The Star allocating its slot in the $10 million sprint at Randwick to the stable which has yet to confirm its runner. Senior trainer David Hayes said he had several horses in contention and had negotiated with The… Read More »
Sally Wynne has taken out a tribute race to late jockey Donna Philpot as two Victorian country racecourses prepare for two jockeys’ funerals. The final race at Bendigo on Friday was named in honour of the former Queensland jockey who died at the track on June 27 during a jump-out…. Read More »
Jockey Tegan Harrison is hoping her run of long-priced winners can continue as she nears a career milestone of 500 victories. Harrison brought up her 20th metropolitan winner for the season on Biantic at the Gold Coast on Wednesday. Biantic started at $21 and was the ninth double-figure city winner… Read More »
Two Victorian jockeys will be farewelled at country racetracks in the coming days. The family of veteran hoop Roger Booth have asked for donations to the National Jockeys Trust in lieu of flowers at his funeral on Monday afternoon at Mornington. Booth, 55, collapsed shortly after riding in a race… Read More »
Flemington’s famous roses have inspired the design of the racecourse’s new, $128 million grandstand. The Victoria Racing Club on Friday revealed new architectural plans that include a garden on the roof of the five-storey Club Stand. The centre of the top floor will house bars, betting facilities and a DJ… Read More »
James Cummings is excited and prepared ahead of his first day as head trainer for Godolphin. Beginning with Manicure in the first race, the 29-year-old has six runners at Warwick Farm on Saturday, his first day in charge of the Australian arm of Sheikh Mohammed’s racing empire. “I have been… Read More »
Co-trainer Simon Zahra is hopeful the addition of a tongue-tie to Rough Justice will spark the necessary improvement he needs to challenge the favourites in the All Victorian Sprint Series Final. Rough Justice has not won for more than a year but is a model of consistency and goes into… Read More »
A frustrating run of second placings has not dimmed trainer Melanie O’Gorman’s confidence in Suncraze ahead of his next attempt at a Highway Handicap win. The three-year-old won on debut in the first month of the season and will now attempt to repeat the feat in the last month after… Read More »
Former Victorian galloper Flying Light will take another step towards fulfilling his veteran owner’s long held dream when he runs at Doomben. Flying Light was originally trained by the David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig partnership in Victoria where he won four races and more than $300,000. He was… Read More »
Two last-start winners will spearhead trainer Ciaron Maher’s assault on Flemington Finals Day. Maher will have runners in four of the nine races on Saturday with three-year-old filly Ruby Sea favourite to notch her third-straight win of the campaign in the Rivette Series Final (1600m) while Schism is also favourite… Read More »
Premier Trainer Tony Gollan begins a late season onslaught with 13 runners including a strong hand in the two main races at Doomben. Gollan has been on a European holiday which took in the Royal Ascot carnival, but will be home at the weekend for what he hopes is the… Read More »
Amovatio has been a significant market mover at Flemington despite not having won a race for more than a year. The Chris Waller-trained six-year-old has been backed with the TAB from $10 to $5.50 equal favouritism for Saturday’s Winter Championship Series final at Flemington, a race he won two years… Read More »
Equal Caulfield Cup favourite Gingernuts is likely to have his lead-up races in New Zealand. The Rosehill Guineas winner has surprised his trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards with how well he has returned from a short spell. “I don’t think I’ve seen a horse improve as much as he… Read More »
Victorian trainer Mark Thomas has been fined $5000 for improper conduct after a verbal altercation with fellow trainer Shannon Hope while in possession of a firearm. The incident took place at the stables of Lee and Shannon Hope on October 9 last year and Thomas pleaded guilty to the conduct… Read More »
PRIZE MONEY INCREASES AND RACE DATE CHANGES: * Craven Plate (Group Three, 2000m) $500,000 (from $150,000) changed from September 30 to October 14 * City Tatts Lightning (Listed, 1200m) $500,000 (from $150,000) changed from October 21 to October 14; * Hill Stakes – Group Two changed from 2000m to 1800m… Read More »
Sydney’s leading trainer will have a significant bearing on the next phase of the metropolitan jockey’s premiership, as Chris Waller-prepared horses dominate Hugh Bowman’s book of rides at Warwick Farm. Having already formed an ominous partnership with super mare Winx, the duo combine again on Saturday as Bowman attempts to… Read More »
As expected, the support program for the $10 million Everest will include a major prize money boost for the Group Three Craven Plate as well as the re-introduction of the St Leger with both races worth $500,000. Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club announced on Thursday the Randwick race… Read More »
AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST RACE A dozen sprinters will race over 1200m at Randwick for a record $10 million prize money, with $5.8 million going to the winning connections. WHO’S CONFIRMED SO FAR? Only five of the 12 slots have been confirmed so far with a sixth – Coolmore’s spot – looking… Read More »
Blake Shinn is the first jockey booked to ride in The Everest, just days after his mount’s spot in the $10 million race was confirmed. The Sydney jockey will take the reins of English at Randwick in October, having already piloted the mare to a win in the Challenge Stakes… Read More »
