Horse Racing News

• Shane Scriven joins Hay List fan club

  Jockey Shane Scriven has joined the Hay List fan club despite being left a little bemused after partnering the giant sprinter in a final gallop ahead of his Group One Doomben 10,000 assignment.

   
• Kiwi apprentice wins first Melbourne race

  New Zealand apprentice Daniel Stackhouse landed his first city winner in Victoria when nicely-bred two-year-old filly Le Societe handled the extremely heavy conditions to score at Sandown.

   
• Robert Heathcote’s dilemma – Oaks or Derby

  Trainer Rob Heathcote may sacrifice a Group One Queensland Oaks start with Fillydelphia at Eagle Farm next week in favour of the Queensland Derby on June 11.

   
• Trevor Lobb switches stables

  Trevor Lobb, an influential figure in the rise of one of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred empires, has switched stables.

   
• Hay List long odds-on in Doomben 10,000

  Outstanding sprinter Hay List kept a tight grip on Doomben 10,000 favouritism after the barrier draw for Saturday’s Group One feature.

   
• Matthew Dale coy about Unanimously’s target

  Impressive first-up winner Unanimously is a certain runner at Randwick on Saturday but trainer Matthew Dale is keeping his options open for as long as possible.

   
• Cummings’ swipe at So You Think’s Irish rivals

  As many Australians stayed up to watch So You Think win in Ireland in the early hours of Monday morning, Bart Cummings slept soundly, sure of the result.

   
• All Silent close to best warns Grahame Begg

  Trainer Grahame Begg believes All Silent is nearing his old form and can defy his long odds and raging favorite Hay List to win the Group One Doomben 10,000.

   
• Jordan Mallyon joins Aquanita Racing

  Apprentice Jordan Mallyon will join Aquanita Racing on a three-month loan from trainer Mike Moroney.

   
• Barrier to decide Gold Trail start

  Gold Trail has carried trainer Gary Portelli to England, Singapore and New Zealand but a trip to Brisbane for the Listed Chief De Beers Quality is uncertain.

   
• Glen Colless lands Chateau Fort ride in Grand Prix

  Trainer Paul Messara rang just one jockey, Glen Colless, after hearing Damian Browne would not be available for Chateau Fort in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben on Saturday.

   
• Woorim assured of Stradbroke Handicap start

  Robert Heathcote is assured of two runners in the Stradbroke Handicap with Woorim receiving a one kilogram penalty taking him to 52kg and 23rd in the latest order of entry with several above to already confirmed non-runners.

   
• Hay List on target for Doomben 10,000

  Patrick Shaw’s assertions Rocket Man is a better sprinter than Black Caviar have been scoffed at by John McNair, trainer of Doomben 10,000 favourite Hay List.

   
• Sydney runners to restore Anthony Cummings order

  Doomben Cup day was a disaster for Anthony Cummings but the Sydney trainer is already preparing to regroup at Randwick this week.

   
• Lycra Lass to shine at Randwick

  Country mare Lycra Lass is being groomed for a middle distance career but trainer Wayne Carroll won’t be surprised if she delivers a city win as a sprinter-miler on Tuesday.

   
• Hinchinbrook off to England

  The Peter Moody-trained Hinchinbrook has confirmed a trip to Royal Ascot with a brilliant barrier trial win at Cranbourne.

   
• Goldikova back with a bang

  Super mare Goldikova got her 2011 season off to a winning start in the Prix d’Ispahan at Longchamp.

   
• Xtension to target Cox Plate

  Hong Kong’s Champions Mile winner Xtension will target the Group 1 Tatts Cox Plate (2040m) in October, trainer John Moore has confirmed.

   
• Singapore feature winners likely for Australia

  The winners of Singapore’s feature races are expected to come to Melbourne for the spring carnival, with both sets of connections declaring targets in November.

   
• Hinchinbrook on trial for Royal Ascot

  Peter Moody might not be ready to take Black Caviar around the world just yet but could still be at Royal Ascot with Hinchinbrook.