âA good reputation does not just happen, it must be earnedâ that makes an extremely proud Milburn Creek Stud highly excited going into the Australian Easter Yearling Sale on 3, 4 April. With 16? high-quality yearlings by leading sires Snitzel, I Am Invincible, Exceed and Excel, Written Tycoon, Toronado, Zourstar… Read More »
Again, Itâs the dynamic trio of Country Garmmer, Frankie Dettori and Bob Baffert, who are set for a another $12m Dubai World Cup, by Emirates Airlines, as the Betr $4.20 co-favourite. In having scored a 1Âź length victory last year, the trio are now coming off a fast finishing ž… Read More »
Congratulations Sydney for giving us the exciting Gateway to The Golden Slipper, with Cylinder now the $3.50 Betr favourite for the âbig one,â the $5m Longines Golden Slipper Stakes. As Cylinder drew Barrier 3 of 16 runners, heâll be carrying 56.5kg, again with James McDonald in the saddle, while its… Read More »
With the worldâs racing elite assembling in Sydney, itâs the âeffervescentâ Gai Waterhouse that has the $10.6m price-tag heroine Alcohol Free all-out for the $5 Longines Queen Elizabeth. Winning four Group 1 events at both 6 and 8 furlongs including the July Cup and Sussex Stakes, sheâs also entered in… Read More »
What, no Godolphin Blue in a Group 1 at Maydan, but also with the odds-on Al Maktoum Challenge leader not accepting, his jockey James Doyle has not actually âbumpedâ Ryan Moore. Yes, itâs the Round 3 of the Gr1 Al Maktoum Challenge of 2000m, and with the total 12½ length… Read More »
In looking for back-to-back victories in the $20m Saudi Cup on Saturday, its Emblem Road at $15 with Betr that has his doubters are eyeing the Bob Baffert stable. Again ridden by Alexis Moreno, who decided to ride the fourth placed Making Miracles last year, heâll jump from 8, having… Read More »
Its Thursday in Melbourne, and at the Melbourne Conference Centre sees Racing Victoria host the four-day 39th Asian Racing Conference, which this year is all about âBreaking Barriers.â Welcomed by ARF Chairman Winfred Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Business Programme Plenary Session 1 âThe Landscapeâ brought together global leaders from racing, sport, business… Read More »
Now the $3 favourite with Sportsbet for the $2m Inglis Millennium, the Justify filly Learning To Fly had drawn badly in Gate 19 of 16 runners and 4 emergencies, run over 1100m at Randwick. Purchased by Kia Ora for $900,000 from Coolmore Stud at the 2022 Australian Easter Yearling Sale,… Read More »
Itâs onto the Inglis Millennium Day at Royal Randwick with the Inglis Sale graduate Learning To Fly being $2.50 favourite for the $2m Inglis Millennium on winning the Widden Stakes. That says it all, with the partnership of Royal Randwick, William Inglis & Son and Widden Stud as itâs being… Read More »
As Pencarrow says âbuyers right across Australasia and beyond have come to expect each and every year, and weâre set to offer another high-quality selection of yearlings at Karaka 2023.â Karaka 2023 Book 1 is 29 to 31 January, and Pencarrowâs 20-strong draft has six yearlings by super-sires Snitzel, Savabeel, Exceed And Excel, Pierro, Written… Read More »
The Longines World Best Racehorse ranking for 2022 are out, and again itâs Nature Strip whoâs the Worldâs Champion Sprinter on 126, having also been World Champ last year on 124. Highly impressed with the Australianâs outstanding victory at Royal Ascot to win the King’s Stand Stakes, the WBR Committee were… Read More »
Itâs the Magic Millions, and its trainers Peter Paul Snowden who are highlighting the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale and The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday. With swiftbet saying the $2m The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic of 1200m is a ârace-in-twoâ itâs the Snowdenâs who… Read More »
âProspective buyers are in for a treat this January,â said Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch with 1,273 yearlings selling at the Gold Coast from 10-16 January. âThe finest youngsters are presented by the best breeders from Australia and New Zealand, with a range and selection that will be the… Read More »
âWith his pedigree, ability and conformation he has the qualities to be a successful stallion,” said Graham Motion on True Valour retiring to Northview Stallion Station in Maryland. “True Valour’s return to racing in 2022 was remarkable and he displayed more speed than any horse I have ever trained. Heâs… Read More »
âWe believe there is no better place to race a horse than in Australia,â said Tom Riley, CEO of Aushorse, âso let us help you get involved.â âWhere our prizemoney is booming and where we breed world class horses, itâs where owners can enjoy a unique experience at the track… Read More »
In this expanding world of animal care, the 7th International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses features at the 2023 Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Tuesday 14 February. âAfter several years of online webinars, we are excited our face-to-face IFAR event returns at this 39th Asian Racing Conference,â said… Read More »
âRaon The Fighter is the most exciting galloper in Korea right now,â with the Grand Prix Stakes being the nationâs principal staying event, and run on Sunday at Seoulâs LetsRun Park. In being a last-start winner the KRA Cup Classic of 2000m, he jumping from the outside of 13 runners… Read More »
âKick Up wasnât established as a resource for propaganda,â says Vicky Leonard, Chief Executive of Kick Up who says âitâs an industry voice with-in for anti-racing sentiment.â âWe are here to provide an opportunity and a place for people to find out the truth about those âmistruthsâ with validated statistics… Read More »
Sunday is âvacantâ for Germany to claim a second Japan Cup, with unbeaten 3yo Tunnes being able to claim a US$3m Bonus having also taken-out the Grosser Preis von Bayern. In coming off a 10 length victory in the Allianz Securities sponsored Preis von Bayern of 1m4f on a heavy… Read More »
Yes, the winning post is there for Charlie Appleby to claim his first Bahrain International Trophy with Royal Fleet for Godolphin and in the hands of William Buick. Narrowly missing out on winning last year with Barney Boy, Royal Fleet is Charlie Applebyâs sole entry having won the Bahrain Turf… Read More »
