Connections of horses racing in Victoria will be the beneficiaries of an additional $40 million in prize money due to be rolled out in the new year. The extra money follows a commitment from the recently returned Victorian Labor government to support the racing industry to the tune of $33… Read More »
Unite And Conquer earned a comparison with three Golden Slipper winners as the colt protected an unblemished record in a key Magic Millions lead-up race at Wyong. Stepping out for the first time since winning the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes on debut at Flemington in October, Unite And Conquer made easy… Read More »
Problem Solver will be given her chance to add to an already enviable Magic Millions record after a surprise win at Wyong. Winning for only the second time in a 12-start career, Problem Solver claimed the scalp of well-credentialled mare Invincible Star in the Magic Millions Wyong 3YO & 4YO… Read More »
Consistent gelding Few Too Many marked himself as a chance in the Summer Provincial Series Final with his win at a Beaudesert metropolitan midweek meeting. The provincial series is run over six heats with a $105,000 final at Doomben on December 29. To be eligible a horse has to have… Read More »
A minor placing on the provincial circuit has been a turning point for up-and-coming stayer Heartlet, who will face her most significant test in the Christmas Cup at Randwick. The lightly raced mare finished third at Kembla Grange in October, an effort trainer Kerry Parker saw as a key learning… Read More »
Bjorn Baker says a wide barrier draw is advantageous for Villiers Stakes contender Goodfella, especially if the race is run on a rain-affected track. The on-pace runner has gate 13 of 15 in Saturday’s Group Two Villiers Stakes Randwick feature, a hindrance for some horses but not the four-year-old who Baker… Read More »
The stablehand at the centre of the “Aquanita eight” doping scandal claimed to have given “top-ups” to two Melbourne Cup runners in 2015. Float driver Greg Nelligan has been subpoenaed to give evidence as trainers Robert Smerdon, Stuart Webb, Tony Vasil and Liam Birchley fight their disqualifications. Eight people were… Read More »
An influx of youth of the equine and human variety has rejuvenated trainer Jamie Edwards. Based at Freshwater Creek outside of Geelong, Edwards now works closely with his son James who was instrumental in selecting Fill The Flute, a mare who shoots for a fifth straight win in Saturday’s Wingate… Read More »
Racing Queensland will increase prize money non-TAB country race meetings by $550,000 annually from Saturday. RQ chairman Steve Wilson said the increases were finalised after consultation with the Country Racing Advisory Panel. Wilson said minimum prize money for all non-TAB thoroughbred races would rise to $7450 with the payment for… Read More »
Trainer Tony McEvoy is taking a relaxed approach to comparisons between star filly Sunlight and two-year-old Sun City. The similarities between the stablemates are well documented with both by star sire Zoustar and both being placed in the Maribyrnong Plate Trial before coming to Queensland to undertake a Magic Millions… Read More »
The stablehand at the centre of the “Aquanita eight” doping scandal will give evidence during the appeals of four disqualified trainers. Greg Nelligan has been subpoenaed to appear at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as Robert Smerdon, Stuart Webb, Tony Vasil and Queensland trainer Liam Birchley fight their bans…. Read More »
Jockeys agents in NSW will have to get written permission to bet under a new local rule. The Racing NSW board has introduced the rule to come into effect on March 1 next year. The matter has been under consideration for some time and surfaced again after an inquiry into… Read More »
Perth Cup second favourite Material Man will not head to the race with owner Michael McDermott outlining a plan to target the $5m All Star Mile in Melbourne as the horses long term plan. Owner McDermot said Material Man who is the $4.80 second favourite in 2019 Perth Cup odds with Sportsbet will… Read More »
Brisbane trainer Steve O’Dea is bringing Doubt Defying back to Randwick hoping for the same result as the last time he visited. The gelding won a 1400m-race at the track in early October which set him up for a trip to Victoria and a Listed win in the Sale Cup… Read More »
