Kelly Schweida would’ve preferred not to run progressive three-year-old Weigall Tiger on Saturday at Eagle Farm but doesn’t want to take any chances with the son of Saxon Warrior currently 17th in the ballot for the Magic Millions 3yo Guineas. The Eagle Farm based trainer has won four Magic Millions races but never… Read More »
The retirement of Group 2 winning mare Barb Raider has left a hole in the stable of Jerome Hunter which he hopes Rich Fortune can step up and fill. Rich Fortune heads to the Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Wednesday looking to add to her record of two wins and three… Read More »
Annual General Meetings held by the Cranbourne Turf Club and the Pakenham Racing Club has resulted in resolutions to merge the two clubs into one Super Club. Resounding support from the members of the two Clubs will result in the committees of both entities working towards the required regulatory approvals… Read More »
South Australia’s promising two-year-old, Karavas, has returned to training and is set to target the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) in Melbourne next year. Owned by Richard and Chantelle Jolly, this undefeated daughter of Alabama Express is gearing up for an exciting campaign. Taking advantage of the unseasonably wet start… Read More »
In a significant move, Tabcorp’s newly secured 20-year Victorian wagering license is set to become a catalyst for substantial contributions to critical areas, including animal welfare programs and responsible gambling initiatives. Addressing shareholders and media on Monday, Tabcorp’s Managing Director and CEO, Adam Rytenskild, underscored the company’s commitment to making… Read More »
After the heady Gold Rush Day with Damien Oliver’s astonishing end to his stellar career, focus in Perth turns towards the traditional New Year’s Day feature, the Group 2 Perth Cup. The next of the lead-ups is set to be run at Ascot on Wednesday with the Listed ATA Stakes… Read More »
Following a remarkable and historic weekend of racing, things quieten a little before Christmas but it still doesn’t mean there aren’t important Magic Millions focus races. It won’t be a big field in the BJ McLachlan Stakes (1200m) for the 2yos but some nice ones are nominated. Storm Boy ($1.45)… Read More »
When Bjorn Baker travels a horse from his Sydney base to run at Flemington over the sprint trips, they’re usually not coming for just an outing. Following up on Ozzomosis’ victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Malkovich starts in the Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m)… Read More »
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have struck gold with Otago, a promising youngster who dominated his debut at Bendigo. Purchased from successful trials in New Zealand, the three-year-old Ocean Park colt had already displayed his potential in pre-race jumpouts at Cranbourne. Starting as the $2 favourite with wagering… Read More »
Retired jockey Damien Oliver concluded his remarkable career with a $500 fine for a pre-post salute on Munhamek at Ascot’s Damien Oliver Gold Rush. Oliver’s third consecutive win marked a memorable retirement moment, riding in his 20,329th race. Despite initial challenges from a wide draw, he secured victory by punching… Read More »
They’ve amassed over $20 million in prize money between them and the Joe Pride/Proven Thoroughbreds syndicated pair of Private Eye and Think About It will be looking to add to that tally this autumn. Private Eye, a $62,500 yearling purchase, is aiming to stay over the shorter distances this campaign… Read More »
Monday is poised to be a decisive day in the impending merger of the Pakenham and Cranbourne racing clubs, as members from each club prepare to cast their votes on the proposal. The success of the merger hinges on securing a minimum of a 75 percent ‘yes’ vote from each… Read More »
Mr Brightside is back in work as Ben, Will & Jd Hayes prepare their stable star to win a second All-Star Mile which will be run at Caulfield in 2024, with a trip to Hong Kong still very much on the table. The four-time Group 1 winner of more than $11 million… Read More »
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has ended his career in fairy tale fashion, completing a winning treble by scoring in the Group 3 Damien Oliver Gold Rush (1400m) at his final race ride. The Nick Ryan-trained gelding had been well beaten at his last start in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke… Read More »
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has had a fairytail finish to his illustrious riding career riding three winners at his last three rides. Oli had a good book of rides at Ascot but had to wait until race seven to get his first winner steering favourite Devine Belief to win before… Read More »
Lee Freedman may keep lower profile nowadays at his Gold Coast base compared to the heady Melbourne Cup and Golden Slipper winning times three decades ago, but the old magic returned with Encoder ‘s win in the three-year-old highlight of the Queensland Summer Carnival at Eagle Farm. Encoder took out the $300,000… Read More »
Brisbane’s recent stormy weather still made an impact on the Eagle Farm meeting which had jockey Martin Harley concerned that Abounding may not appreciated softer ground, but the determination of her win settled anything he had earlier thought. Abounding ($2.70 favourite) put in a late drive to take out the $200,000 Listed… Read More »
Sydney race-caller Darren Flindell often mentions the letters JLW in his calls – jump, lead, win, and that’s exactly what Felix Majestic ($14) has done for 3kg claiming apprentice Ms Molly Bourke in the Precise Air Handicap over 1400m at Royal Randwick. The Smart Missile gelding gave no others a chance after being… Read More »
As a two-year-old Ginger ‘N’ Pink showed glimpses of good ability and now aged three she’s starting to realise that potential, winning her second race from as many runs this preparation, successful in a benchmark 70 over 1200m. The Zoustar filly won her maiden first up at Sandown Lakeside and went… Read More »
It’s a strategy that champion trainer Chris Waller has employed for many years and it proved successful once more when Kapakiri ($3.20F) saluted in the Toyota Forklifts Handicap over 2000m. Having boxes based on the Gold Coast gives Waller the opportunity to transfer horses that aren’t competing up to Sydney metropolitan grade… Read More »
