Today will most likely be an historic day for champion NSW bush jockey Andrew Gibbons and his family. His son, Dylan, rides at Taree, as does Andrew. It will be the first race ride for young Dylan and his mount STAR RAIDER (Star Witness-Charge At Dawn) is going to take… Read More »
Those of us who bet know all too well that sinking feeling when you’re on something but by the home bend, it’s gone, had enough, tent is folded, etc. Most times, nearly always, you know it’s history because it shortens stride and wobbles. I was on PLAGUE STONE at Grafton… Read More »
This may be a long shot, or maybe not, but Australia’s Damian Lane could win the Gr 1 Kentucky Derby this year. Yep, I hear you laughing, but if the dominoes fall into place he could. This is how. Tomorrow he rides the $2.90 favourite CAFE PHAROAH (American Pharoah-Mary’s Follies)… Read More »
Ok, we are all armchair Stewards so I have one here you should look at it, ponder over, then answer this question. Should this filly have won this race? Her name is JOVIALITY (I Am Invincible-Limbo Down). She is ridden by visiting 3kg claiming Kiwi apprentice Casey Waddell. After missing… Read More »
I’ve just watched all the replays from the weekend’s racing and well, I have to say this. Probably the best run all day was that of the riderless horse PRIMA STELLA (Redoute’s Show-Italian beauty) in the Sth Grafton Cup Prelude over 1600m. And here’s why. The horse reared at the… Read More »
On the day leading NSW bush trainer Matty Dunn was asked whether he thought a permanent move to Rosehill would be on the cards soon, he comes out, flexes his muscles, and nearly trains the program. At Murwillumbah on Thursday, Dunn had runners in all 6 races. He trains his… Read More »
Those immortal words of ‘the accurate one’ Bill Collins regarding Kingston Town in the Cox Plate, stayed with him until the day he died. They being of course, “Kingston Town can’t win,” when he saw with 500m to go the King not travelling well. Of course, history records that he… Read More »
Have a look at this. It’s about the best blanket finish you’ve seen in a while. As you watch the footage, pick the winner 200m from home. Then do it again at the 100m, 50m mark and 10cm from home. What a finish. What a horse race! Notforalongtime gets the… Read More »
Earlier this week we were full of praise when the Stewards upheld a protest, despite the fav being relegated for a $31 chance. The response from readers was on point too – no-one spoke through their pocket and everyone made reasoned evaluations based on the footage provided. Well, this time… Read More »
OMG – oh my goodness. The ignorance shown from these American commentators is laughable. As are the missives all over social media by horse players without a clue. Firstly, watch the footage and notice – pay close attention to – the inside horse with the blue cap on because he… Read More »
There was quite the hue and cry out of Hawkesbury yesterday when the stewards upheld a protest. The favourite at $3.50 and very heavily tried late, CHIEF GERONIMO (More Than Ready-The Warrior Woman) was in front all the way down the home straight, even crossed the line first, but had… Read More »
Has there ever been a more glaring omen wager than what we see at Canberra races this afternoon? It’s a quinella bet, and will return a healthy dividend if it gets up. The horses are FENECH (Redoute’s Choice-National Colour) and BOXING (Written Tycoon-Many facets) in race 3. For those who… Read More »
With giant strides late, the emerging staying 3YO star of Europe, RUSSIAN EMPEROR stormed down the centre of Royal Ascot overnight to claim the Gr 3 Hampton Court Stakes. Boasting a physique that looks like a fine form of art complete with a white snip at the end of his… Read More »
The thousands of Aussies watching Royal Ascot tonight, will be delighted to know they have some Down Under interest to cheer. Day 2 is set to start tonight on Sky Racing and a few with Aussie heritage should be supported. Firstly, our own former champion mare Atlantic Jewel will be… Read More »
The life of champion racehorse ARROGATE is over. The big grey, who at one time was the highest stakes earner in history, has come to a sad end after it was decided he needed to be euthanized early this morning. He had completed three seasons at stud so you just… Read More »
They say bad things come in threes, well, the world of horse racing is now sitting back, as collective spectators waiting for the third instalment. Bob Baffert – who two days ago was accused of supplying a prohibitive substance to one of his unbeaten superstar 3YOs CHARLATAN, has woken this… Read More »
Today at Bathurst races a mare goes around in a BM 58 race. Her name is LAUGHARNE (Dylan Thomas-Lorride). You pronounce that Lar Harn. Anyway, she will be facing the starter for the 121st time. And she’ll be a $101 chance. Her trainer, Brian Young, who prepares her out at… Read More »
A bruhaha is well, brewing in the United States following a major doping scare, as fingers are pointing without any evidence. It‘s to do with the recent Arkansas Derby race card, where champion trainer Bob Baffert landed 3 winners including both divisions of the Arkansas Derby with CHARLATAN and NADAL…. Read More »
At Albury races on Monday, we may have seen a bit of a star born. His name is FRONT PAGE (Magnus-Stacey Lee) and he had an absolute lap on his rivals in this BM 58 over 1175m. On the soft ground, he broke the class record too, and did it… Read More »
Yet another class Aussie galloper, is going off to race in Hong Kong. While the owners of MASKED CRUSADER have knocked back $3m as we know, the owners of SHADOW HERO haven’t. The super 3YO, has thus far won 4 races in Australia, a pair of them at Gr 1… Read More »
