In the sport of kings, a horse can show pure class and ability, breaking a track record, winning by close to the length of the straight or carry 5 kilograms more then the rest of the field and do it easily. True champions will justify the short quote the next… Read More »
There were plenty of highlights this year of brilliant rides and career highlights from the best Australia has to offer. We count down the top 10 jockeys of 2017, with the spotlight on the dominating locals from Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, as well as the consistent performers on… Read More »
Another calendar year of racing is almost done and dusted and with it were plenty of amazing feature race wins across the country! Complete with brilliant rides winning from impossible positions to the trademark come-from-behind swooping victories from our beloved stars. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Top 10 Wins… Read More »
Racing for 2017 is nearly done and dusted. There have been some great highlights, there have been some awful lowlights, both on and off the track. There have been stars, but just like the England Cricket Team, there has been many duds racing this year, and in a nod to… Read More »
We saw plenty of big bets get placed this year although there were ten bets which really stood out to be the worst that we reported. We count down the Top 10 worst bets of the year, complete with hard luck stories of dreadful rides and photo finishes to those… Read More »
As Winx tops our countdown as an obvious number 1 on the Top 10 Horses of 2017, we can take a look back at some of the horses with bragging rights over the super mare. Just 6 times in her 32-race career has she failed to finish first, a statistic… Read More »
As the year draws to an end, we can take a look at some of the best performing horses from the last 12 months. From the great mare with her 3rd straight Cox Plate Victory, to another who has emerged as arguably the best sprinter in the world. Compiled with… Read More »
For the average race-goer in Queensland, country race meets are the first event on the calendar. The countless hours of travel and blowing work on a Friday (and Monday, sometimes Tuesday) are simply minor sacrifices to enjoy the best weekends of the year. These country race meets are a must-go,… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation. For three and a half minutes, Australia stops to watch 24 horses race for glory and write their names into history. The 2017 edition promises to be a beauty and here at Justhorseracing, we’ve put together a preview of the… Read More »
The 2017 Melbourne Cup is just around the corner and as is the case every Spring, the international brigade are here and they mean business, with several leading chances in the race that stops a nation. Here at Justhorseracing, we’ve put together a preview of the international runners set to… Read More »
With the Cox Plate to be run this Saturday, we take a look at the horses that may be able to stop the mighty mare continuing her winning streak. Obviously, these horses won’t be contesting this weeks WFA event, but we look at what horses could beat her and the… Read More »
We take a look at some of the biggest plunges ever seen on the race track in Australia and around the world. Of course, all of these legendary stories are just that, nobody can ever be sure how much money was actually netted, except for those pulling the strings. Have… Read More »
AFL GF Preview: We have a little different preview to most for this weekends GF, these are the players to watch from each team and their CURRENT (well most of them are still racing) equine counterparts. Have Your Say: Do you agree with our comparisons? Do you have any other… Read More »
The 2017 Caulfield Cup is just around the corner and as is the case every Spring, the international brigade are here and they mean business, with several leading chances in one of the best 2400m races in the world. Here at Justhorseracing, we’ve put together a preview of the international… Read More »
We take a look at some of the most unbelievable wins we have ever seen from Australia and around the world which would have had punters ripping up their tickets then piecing them back together moments later. Have Your Say: Can you think of another unbelievable win? – Tell us… Read More »
We take a look at the worst rides of all time with some absolute stinkers amongst them and perhaps a ride that may surprise you that it made the list as it was actually a winning ride. View our worst rides of all time below. A common talking point around… Read More »
The Tatts Tiara (1350m) is done and dusted, and so is Australian Group l racing for the 2016/17 season. There have been 72 majors during that time, and while we do have too many, they were still and run and won. Here are the leading horsemen for the year: Hugh… Read More »
The Provincial Championships is one of the great concepts created by Racing NSW and the ATC, showcasing to the racing world the best of the non metropolitan based horses. The race is wide open as always, so here at Justhorseracing, we have put together an extensive preview in order for… Read More »
The Doncaster Mile is one of the great races on the Australian calendar and one of the best 1600m races in the world. Some of the best gallopers Australia has produced is on the honour roll. The race is wide open as always, so here at Justhorseracing, we have put… Read More »
The Country Championships is one of the great concepts created by Racing NSW and the ATC, showcasing to the racing world the best of the non metropolitan based horses. The race is wide open as always, so here at Just Horse Racing, we have put together an extensive preview in… Read More »
