Australian-based stars Hartnell and Jameka remain the top two in Melbourne Cup betting after second acceptances were taken today. Just 32 horses remain in the field and Hartnell heads betting with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au at $4.60. Caulfield Cup winner Jameka ($6.50) is the only other runner under double figures. Overseas invader… Read More »
Champion mare Winx’s Spring campaign has come to an end following her emphatic victory in the Cox Plate. Speculation surrounded the mares chances of racing again in the Mackinnon Stakes in a fortnight but a press release from Waller’s stable has put pay to the rumours saying she will now… Read More »
There was some speculation around whether all in Melbourne Cup favourite Hartnell would line-up in the race after his 8L defeat in the Cox Plate but there is good news for backers. Godolphin have confirmed Melbourne Cup favourite Hartnell will take his spot in the field after John O’Shea announced… Read More »
View the likely field for Saturday’s 2016 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Derby Day at Flemington racecourse. Market: View the Coolmore Stud Stakes odds Extreme Choice Astern Derryn Saracino Star Turn Russian Revolution Capitalist Flying Artie Archives Have Your Say: Who will win the Coolmore Stud Stakes? – Leave a… Read More »
Following his win in the 2016 Moonee Valley Cup ‘Grand Marhsal’ has seen his odds slashed to win Tuesday weeks Melbourne Cup. Grand Marshal was a $51 chance in Melbourne Cup betting before the Moonee Valley Cup but a strong win saw his odds turn into his current price of… Read More »
The Cox Plate (2040m) is shaping up to be a match race between Winx and Hartnell but it has been the champion mare Winx that holds the bulk load of money with Sportsbet.com.au and according to the punters, Hartnell cannot beat Winx. Winx is a firm $1.80 favourite and holds nine… Read More »
View the Final Field for the 2016 Cox Plate. The Cox Plate will be run on Saturday 22th October at Moonee Valley racecourse with the rail in the true position. The Cox Plate field will have 10 horses with 8 of those horses being Group 1 winners, Happy Clapper and… Read More »
Crowd favourite Buffering has been officially retired following a disappointing sixth in the Manikato Stakes. Buffering who is now a 9YO was unplaced for the third time in a row finishing sixth in the ten horse Manikato field with trainer Robert Heathcote announcing post race that he has run his… Read More »
View the results for the 2016 Manikato Stakes run at Moonee Valley racecourse at Group 1 level on 21/10/2016. Rebel Dane wins the G1 Manikato Stakes from Fell Swoop in second and Japonisme in third with The Quarterback in fourth. — Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) October 21, 2016 REBEL DANE… Read More »
Peter Snowden will look at other Group One options for Golden Slipper winner Capitalist after scratching the colt from the Manikato Stakes because of the soft track. Rain fell in Melbourne on Friday afternoon and into the evening which forced a downgrade in the Moonee Valley surface from the good… Read More »
View the Final Field for the 2016 Manikato Stakes. The Manikato Stakes will be run on Friday 21st October at Moonee Valley racecourse with the rail in the true position. A final field of 11 horses will line-up in the race with multiple G1 winners Buffering and Chautauqua headlining the… Read More »
Last start G1 Moir Stakes winner Extreme Choice has been bought into by Gilgai Farm with the up and coming star sprinter to reside at Newgate Farm when he retires. Extreme Choice was unbeaten at his first three starts before jumping as the $3.20 Golden Slipper favourite but a slow… Read More »
Hong Kong based jockeys Joao Moreira and Sam Clipperton have not been allowed to make the trip to Melbourne to ride in Moonee Valley’s feature G1’s due to Typhoon Haima. Sam Clipperton was booked to ride English in the Manikato Stakes on Friday night whilst Joao Moreira was to ride… Read More »
Geelong Cup winner Qewy has received a .5kg penalty for his win in Wednesday’s Geelong Cup. The Godolphin stayer led all of the way beating off International rival Grey Lion who looked to have his measure on numerous occasions in the straight. The .5kg penalty will see Qewy carry 50.5kg… Read More »
View the results for the 2016 Geelong Cup run at Geelong racecourse at Group 3 level on 19/10/2016. Qewy wins the G3 Geelong Cup from Grey Lion in second and Oceanographer in third with Kinema in fourth. — Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) October 19, 2016 Finish No. Horse Trainer… Read More »
A big bet of $4,000 has been placed on a runner at $51 to win the 2016 Melbourne Cup. View the bet below. Market: View the current Melbourne Cup market TAB: Big Bet on Melbourne Cup $4,000 at $51 on Qewy who runs in the Geelong Cup at 4pm — Andrew… Read More »
View the results for the 2016 Geelong Classic run at Geelong racecourse on 19/10/2016. Captain Duffy causes an upset in today's Geelong Classic from Hollywood Mo in second and Pretty Punk in third with Tumultuos in fourth. — Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) October 19, 2016
The disappointing run by G1 winning Sydney stayer Sir John Hawkwood in the Caulfield Cup has not prompted trainer John Thompson to second guess the gallopers Melbourne Cup chances. Sir John Hawkwood finished a disappointing 10th in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup after jumping at $13 in markets with trainer John Thompson… Read More »
Racing NSW has decided to stick with their decision not to issue or allow dual licenses which was brought to the public eye recently when Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne was not allowed to ride in Sydney due to holding a dual license in Victoria. Have Your Say: Do you… Read More »
An announcement this morning has been made with Tabcorp and Tatts Group set to merge and create an $11 billion dollar gaming giant. Tabcorp agreed to pay a 20 per cent premium for Tatts shares to secure the deal which remains subject to regulatory approval and a Tatts shareholder vote…. Read More »
