Damian Browne has many memories of his race riding career, from the pleasure of his multiple Group 1 victories … who will ever forget Browne’s international success on Buffering in the Group 1 Al Quoz in Dubai … to the despair of severe injuries, one of which resulted in him… Read More »
Queensland has been a hot bed of emerging riding talent in recent seasons with the likes of Angela Jones and Cejay Graham making merry in the Sunshine State as they climbed the ladder of success to be ready and able to mix it with the top tier of riding talent… Read More »
The Ciaron Maher stable will unveil one of their latest international acquisitions in a benchmark race at Bendigo. Goldenstatewarrior is set to run for the first time for Maher in the IMMIX, Metal Recycled Right Handicap (1600m) on Saturday. The gelding, by Golden Horn, started his career with Johnny Murtagh before joining… Read More »
The trainers of Derby winner Major Beel have employed a little equine psychology in order to reinvigorate the Group One winner for his Sydney Cup bid. Disinterested in his training at the start of the preparation, Major Beel was sent to Melbourne for a change of scenery, and a major shake-up… Read More »
Lindsay Park will have two chances at registering back-to-back wins in the Golden Mile at Bendigo. Ben, Will and J D Hayes will saddle imported gallopers Makram and The Summit in the Listed 1600m contest on Saturday. Last year the stable won the race with Here To Shock when only Ben and J D… Read More »
Sirileo Miss is set to return to racing at Bendigo on Saturday after a 12-month absence. Racing Victoria stewards had banned her, along with four others, for testing positive for prohibited substances Formestane and 4-Hydroxylestesterone. While stewards continue to investigate the positives, three of the five horses, including Sirileo Miss,… Read More »
Debbie Kepitis, known for co-owning Winx, secured the champion mare’s $10 million yearling at the Easter Yearling Sale. With a 33.3 percent share in Winx, Kepitis’s ownership mirrored her stake in the Pierro filly before Monday’s sale. Initially not planning to repurchase the filly, Kepitis developed a strong bond with… Read More »
From veterinarians, to jockeys, kennel hands, trainers, trackwork riders and many more, the State’s $1.3 billion racing sector offers diverse career opportunities for a range of skillsets. More than 25,000 people are involved in WA’s racing industry across a range of roles. One of those important roles is that of… Read More »
American owner John Stewart made headlines at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale despite missing out on the Pierro x Winx filly he coveted. Stewart’s Resolute Racing still secured six yearlings, comprising two colts and four fillies. Notable acquisitions include a $3 million Booker filly by I Am Invincible and a… Read More »
More Felons, a notable contender for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup, has withdrawn from the race, leaving Ciaron Maher’s Circle Of Fire as the current favourite. Trained by Chris Waller, More Felons showcased promising form in two recent outings, winning the Listed Parramatta Cup and narrowly missing victory… Read More »
Queensland apprentice jockey Tessa Townsend was fined $2000 and suspended from race riding for six months following a post-race altercation with fellow apprentice Savannah McCann at Longreach on Monday. The altercation involved physical contact, with Townsend allegedly grabbing and pushing McCann against the female jockeys’ room door. Townsend was charged… Read More »
Tragic news emerged from Sydney’s trackwork sessions as sprinter Brave Mead was euthanised following a devastating injury on Tuesday. The young gelding, a recent winner of the Listed Darby Munro Stakes, was preparing for the upcoming Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint at Randwick when the incident occurred. Australian Bloodstock representative… Read More »
Having promised a lot and finally delivering, Climbing Star is heading back to Adelaide in search of another Stakes race victory. Breaking through for her maiden Stakes win in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on March 23, Climbing Star will on Saturday contest the Group 3 RN Irwin Stakes… Read More »
Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick features four more Group One races, headlined by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) where Australia’s weight-for-age stars will clash. Last start Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) winner Via Sistina remains a firm favourite for the Queen Elizabeth after drawing barrier five in a… Read More »
Hard work and a change of training environment brought about a reversal of fortune for the Ciaron Maher-trained Sir Davy. Now the Maher stable is looking to parlay that into a Stakes win when the gelding heads to the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. Sir Davy is… Read More »
Rising Benchmark stayer Samuel Langhorne is poised for a significant preparation, likely targeting Bendigo’s Golden Mile meeting. While contesting a Benchmark 78 race, the 2400-meter test could serve as a pivotal stepping stone towards a Melbourne Cup, a win potentially leading to a shot at the ballot-free Andrew Ramsden at… Read More »
Southside Racing is set to illuminate Saturday nights in Victoria with four trial meetings at Cranbourne in the upcoming racing calendar. CEO Neil Bainbridge expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We’ve been a big supporter of it and have been looking for the opportunity now for a couple of years.” The initiative, supported… Read More »
Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, revealed that champion trainer Chris Waller has been selected to train Winx’s $10 million filly, purchased at Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale. The Pierro-sired filly set an Australian record in the thrilling auction, with Kepitis securing the prized yearling. Waller, renowned for his association with… Read More »
In a candid revelation, Tom Magnier, Coolmore Australia boss, disclosed the harrowing ordeal faced by champion mare Winx during her first foaling in 2020. Despite facing near-death circumstances, Winx’s resilience shone as her Pierro filly fetched a record-breaking $10 million at the Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney. Magnier hailed… Read More »
Amade’s chance to end his career one of the best-performed horses Phillip Stokes has trained has probably passed, but the enigmatic import will continue to be given chances to land a big staying feature. The 10-year-old’s next opportunity comes in this Saturday’s $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup at Randwick…. Read More »
