Former Queenslander Ping Hai Star scored his second consecutive victory at Sha Tin yesterday, again finding trouble before again bursting clear to justify the short quote. The John Size trained gelding has now taken his record to 3 wins and 3 places from 7 starts, with the 4-year-old previously known… Read More »
North Queensland Cowboys grand finalist Aaron Payne has the luxury of pursuing a head coaching role in the NRL, while at the same time fulfilling a life-long dream of training winners and working closely with his beloved racehorses. Payne played a total of 219 games for the Cowboys between 2002-2012,… Read More »
One of Australia’s best maiden gallopers will on Saturday race in a maiden plate at Kyneton, having placed 4 times from 8 starts including a 3rd placing in the McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley in August last year. Sunquest a 3-year-old by Helmet will enjoy a dramatic drop in class,… Read More »
Darren Weir galloper Stellar Collision will line up in Sunday’s Sale Quality over 1205m after a listed win on boxing day followed by a recent Group 2 placing in the Australia Stakes. The 5-year-old by Star Witness started his career in impressive fashion, knocking off Ability on debut before consecutive… Read More »
This week, JustHorseRacing catches up with 2-time group 2 winner Andrew Adkins. The 20-year-old recently clocked up career win number 200 and is currently one of New South Wale’s best up-and-coming metropolitan jockeys. How did you first get into racing? My father and my pop were both jockeys, pop actually… Read More »
Up there with hammering a $20 shot just to place, for it to win like an odds on pop, no third dividends and backing the Tom Melbourne’s of the world, are the losing favourites that are all the rage, marked as specials and best bets of the day that fall… Read More »
D B Pin has surged late to beat off odds-on favourite Mr Stunning and Joao Moreira ridden Beat The Clock in a big finish to the $10,000,000 Centenary Sprint Cup. In addition to the amazing climax of the 1200m race, there was a dead heat for 2nd place with the… Read More »
With many Australians waking up to the news yesterday morning that Arrogate had retained the title of the best racehorse in the world, we take a look at the other Australian raced and bred horses to make the list. For many, the rating system is a tough one to understand… Read More »
Dual Group 1 winner Prized Icon will carry 60kg in this Saturday’s Carrington Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. The 4-year-old by More Than Ready is yet to win over the 1400m trip, still his most recent run in the Inglis 3YO Guineas over the distance suggests he will be more than… Read More »
With speculation that trainer Chris Waller may very well travel half-way around the world with wonder mare Winx, it is now a real possibility that she can emulate the feat of Black Caviar, and look to win at Royal Ascot. Online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au has pencilled her in on futures markets… Read More »
Favourite backers in the last at Rockhampton last Thursday were left scratching their heads when Tom Button trained Aussie Tycoon was seemingly disrupted upon starting, prompting the last start runner up to miss the jump by over 10 lengths. The 4-year-old mare was a notable drifter in the betting, starting… Read More »
If you’re a punter who jumps at the opportunity of some value, these are some big winners that are sure to excite the side of you that wants to pick a long shot every weekend. Following the victory of $201 shot and jumps-racing hopeful One For Later at Flemington on… Read More »
Taking out the 2017 Magic Millions 2YO classic, Toby Edmonds trained Houtzen set the benchmark 12 months ago and delivered accordingly. Despite a drift in betting, Houtzen led all the way to win the 1200m race in 1:09.49. Taking the 2018 crown, Zoustar filly Sunlight increased her winning streak to… Read More »
Pat Farrell trained Alart will on Friday night hope to break a 25-start drought without a win, dating back to the 31st of October 2015. The 5-year-old mare has been placed 6 times since her last victory however gets arguably her best chance yet in a benchmark 70 over 1100m… Read More »
5-year-old New-Zealander Humidor showed huge potential last year, drawing attention with 4 consecutive places in group company during his Autumn campaign. Now trained by Darren Weir, the ex-kiwi exploded into the top-flight Australian racing scene at with a group 1 victory at Flemington in March, taking out the Australian Cup…. Read More »
Combining with some of the countries best trainers, who could certainly teach old dogs new tricks, are equally good hoops that have amazing statistics for certain stables. Big name champions and up-and-coming apprentices have made the list, teaming up regularly to produce win after win. These are some of Australia’s… Read More »
Group 1 placed Cellargirl has had a whirlwind career to date however the potential shown by the filly suggests she is one of the main chances heading into the 3-year-old Guineas at the Magic Millions carnival. Since running last behind Houtzen in the 2YO Classic in 2017, the Kelly Schweida-trained… Read More »
25-year-old Ashley Butler has secured the ride on Rockhampton flyer Conca Del Sogno in this Saturday’s Magic Millions Country Cup at the Gold Coast. Conca Del Sogno’s 2nd placing in his last start in Rockhampton has triggered a change in jockey for Tim Cook, after his winning streak of 7 was… Read More »
The Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is the birthplace of some of Australia’s best ever, with the sales producing the likes of Shoot Out, Atlantic Jewel, Pierro, Buffering, Redzel and racing Royalty Winx. This weekend, the Gold Coast Turf Club will host feature races Magic Millions 3YO Guineas and the… Read More »
Dual Group-1 winner Global Glamour will take on her own sex this weekend in the Fillies & Mares plate over 1300m on Magic Millions day. Last year’s runner up in the 3YO Guineas is coming off a Group 2 win at Caulfield during the spring carnival, defeating Cool Passion and… Read More »
