Zac Purton celebrated a significant milestone at Happy Valley on Wednesday by securing his 1,700th win in Hong Kong, joining the elite ranks alongside Douglas Whyte. The Australian jockey, chasing his seventh championship, widened his lead in the current standings with a treble, bringing his seasonal tally to 91 victories…. Read More »
Jackson Matthews, a former jockey turned behavioural data analyst, celebrated his first training victory at Gawler on Wednesday with Pandarus, his only horse in work. The Nicconi gelding, ridden by Alan Lai, defied odds of $44 to claim the win in his fourth start. Matthews, who has just two horses… Read More »
Matt Tripp’s company, Betr, is gearing up for its debut on the ASX as it readies to finalise an all-scrip merger agreement with Michael Sullivan’s BlueBet. Initially supported by News Corp, Betr is now under the ownership of a group of investors led by Tripp, a prominent figure in the… Read More »
Racing NSW Stewards have today spoken to trainer Annabel Neasham regarding video footage which has been publicly circulated of a horse being loose on Warwick Farm train station. Ms Neasham explained that on the evening of Friday, 5 April 2024 an unknown person gained access to one of her stable… Read More »
We have settled on a Massive Multi bet for this weekends racing with the multi at MASSIVE odds of $128.70. *We post our best multi bet for racing around Australia every Saturday. Please do your own research before placing a bet. All odds taken from Ladbrokes.com.au at the time of… Read More »
Sirileo Miss is set to return to racing at Bendigo on Saturday after a 12-month absence. Racing Victoria stewards had banned her, along with four others, for testing positive for prohibited substances Formestane and 4-Hydroxylestesterone. While stewards continue to investigate the positives, three of the five horses, including Sirileo Miss,… Read More »
Debbie Kepitis, known for co-owning Winx, secured the champion mare’s $10 million yearling at the Easter Yearling Sale. With a 33.3 percent share in Winx, Kepitis’s ownership mirrored her stake in the Pierro filly before Monday’s sale. Initially not planning to repurchase the filly, Kepitis developed a strong bond with… Read More »
American owner John Stewart made headlines at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale despite missing out on the Pierro x Winx filly he coveted. Stewart’s Resolute Racing still secured six yearlings, comprising two colts and four fillies. Notable acquisitions include a $3 million Booker filly by I Am Invincible and a… Read More »
More Felons, a notable contender for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup, has withdrawn from the race, leaving Ciaron Maher’s Circle Of Fire as the current favourite. Trained by Chris Waller, More Felons showcased promising form in two recent outings, winning the Listed Parramatta Cup and narrowly missing victory… Read More »
Queensland apprentice jockey Tessa Townsend was fined $2000 and suspended from race riding for six months following a post-race altercation with fellow apprentice Savannah McCann at Longreach on Monday. The altercation involved physical contact, with Townsend allegedly grabbing and pushing McCann against the female jockeys’ room door. Townsend was charged… Read More »
Tragic news emerged from Sydney’s trackwork sessions as sprinter Brave Mead was euthanised following a devastating injury on Tuesday. The young gelding, a recent winner of the Listed Darby Munro Stakes, was preparing for the upcoming Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint at Randwick when the incident occurred. Australian Bloodstock representative… Read More »
Rising Benchmark stayer Samuel Langhorne is poised for a significant preparation, likely targeting Bendigo’s Golden Mile meeting. While contesting a Benchmark 78 race, the 2400-meter test could serve as a pivotal stepping stone towards a Melbourne Cup, a win potentially leading to a shot at the ballot-free Andrew Ramsden at… Read More »
Southside Racing is set to illuminate Saturday nights in Victoria with four trial meetings at Cranbourne in the upcoming racing calendar. CEO Neil Bainbridge expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We’ve been a big supporter of it and have been looking for the opportunity now for a couple of years.” The initiative, supported… Read More »
Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, revealed that champion trainer Chris Waller has been selected to train Winx’s $10 million filly, purchased at Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale. The Pierro-sired filly set an Australian record in the thrilling auction, with Kepitis securing the prized yearling. Waller, renowned for his association with… Read More »
In a candid revelation, Tom Magnier, Coolmore Australia boss, disclosed the harrowing ordeal faced by champion mare Winx during her first foaling in 2020. Despite facing near-death circumstances, Winx’s resilience shone as her Pierro filly fetched a record-breaking $10 million at the Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney. Magnier hailed… Read More »
Winx’s highly anticipated first foal, a Pierro filly, has been sold for a staggering amount of $10 million at the Inglis Easter auction on Monday, shattering records for a yearling filly in Australia. Lot 391, presented by Coolmore Stud, garnered intense interest due to her illustrious lineage. The previous record… Read More »
The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has drawn top weight-for-age contenders like Via Sistina, Cascadian, Pride Of Jenni, and Mr Brightside for the 2000m showdown. Trainer Chris Waller is considering backing up Kovalica and Militarize from the Doncaster, alongside import Buckaroo. Place Du Carrousel is also set to feature in the $5… Read More »
In the Sydney Cup, Military Mission is poised to carry top weight, with contenders like Ashrun, Kalapour, More Felons, and Athabascan also lining up for the grueling 3200m challenge. Glentaneous secures Jamie Kah in the saddle, while Craig Williams takes the reins on Ashrun. Post Impressionist is unlikely to feature… Read More »
American thoroughbred tycoon John Stewart has made clear his determination to acquire Winx’s first foal, stating he’s prepared to offer over $9 million at the Inglis Easter auction on Monday. Stewart, of Resolute Thoroughbreds, emphasised his confidence in securing the prized Pierro filly, expressing readiness to outbid any competition. Despite… Read More »
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