Jockey Craig Williams says what Lastotchka may lack in size, she makes up for with a stride that makes her seem much bigger. Lastotchka and Williams took to the Flemington track at Breakfast With The Stars in preparation for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7. The recent purchase by Australian Bloodstock, was the last… Read More »
Renowned jockey Jamie Kah is facing an intriguing juncture in her quest for a Melbourne Cup 2023 ride. The connections of Valiant King, a potential contender for the prestigious race, have released Kah from the ride, opening the door for her to explore other opportunities. The allure of a possible… Read More »
Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban and stablemate Absurde have had a gallop at Flemington in preparation for the Melbourne Cup 2023. The Willie Mullins-trained pair were brought from the Werribee International Horse Centre for Breakfast With The Stars on Tuesday morning. It was the first time the general public got a look at the pair with… Read More »
His stable star may have been beaten for just the second time in her career last start, but Simon Miller couldn’t be happier with Amelia’s Jewel ahead of Saturday’s Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Beaten 5.5 lengths as a $2.40 favourite in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) last start, Miller is confident the… Read More »
Jockey Daniel Moor has been forced out of the Melbourne Cup Carnival following an incident at the Cranbourne jump-outs on Monday. In a statement posted on social media, Moor said he had been stood down from riding for 12 days in accordance with Racing Victoria’s Jockey Concussion Protocol. “As I feel in… Read More »
A return to racing on a roomier circuit is expected to suit the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Hezashocka when he heads to Bendigo. After three starts at Caulfield this campaign, Hezashocka heads to the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) on Wednesday. Poor draws have contributed to poor performances from Hezashocka this campaign, but the stayer has come… Read More »
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have two runners in this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and are opting for a slightly different approach for the more favoured of their pair, opting to trial Military Mission at Sale six days before the race. Military Mission was last seen winning the Group… Read More »
James McDonald didn’t envy the predicament Mark Zahra faced during the weekend but remains hopeful that his rival has made the wrong choice for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. McDonald, who is set to ride Gold Trip in the $8 million handicap, expressed his optimism about the stayer’s (Gold Trip) chances…. Read More »
Black Fantasy is chasing the perfect return in Saturday’s Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot and a win would cap a courageous come back for the Blackfriars gelding. Black Fantasy has been highly rated for some time by trainers Dan and Ben Pearce, with the brothers hoping their patient approach will… Read More »
Bullsbrook trainer Jim Taylor fears Alsephina will be too classy for Searchin’ Roc’s as he shoots for his second Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) victory at Ascot on the weekend. Jim Taylor hasn’t conceded Saturday’s Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes to Alsephina, but says the Grant and Alana Williams-trained five-year-old is clearly… Read More »
Mathew Scorse the father of fallen jockey Lachlan Scorse has released an encouraging update this afternoon. Mathew Scorse said his son has woken from his induced coma and was responding to his parents. He remains in ICU in a serious condition with his condition improving. The distressing incident unfolded during… Read More »
The saddle that Damien Oliver used to ride his first winner will be auctioned at the Melbourne Cup Call of the Card. The annual event on Melbourne Cup Eve, November 6, at Crown Casino will see the saddle that Oliver used to ride Mr Gudbud to victory at Bunbury in Western Australia in 1988 go under the hammer. All… Read More »
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will take the opportunity of giving Lastotchka a look at Flemington before the Melbourne Cup. Lastotchka will be joined by the Willie Mullins pair of Vauban and Absurde and travel from the quarantine centre at Werribee Racecourse to gallop at Flemington on Tuesday at Breakfast With The Stars in preparation for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) on… Read More »
Damien Oliver says he is getting a bit ‘Damien Oliver worn out’ with all the media attention as his stellar riding career draws to a close. The most winningest jockey over the Melbourne Cup Carnival with 85 victories over a career spanning 35 years, Oliver rides at this year’s Carnival for the last time… Read More »
A penalty for his Moonee Valley Cup win, combined with natural attrition, has Cleveland safely in the field for next week’s $8.4 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup. Racing Victoria’s head of handicapping David Hegan issued the Kris Lees-trained entire a 0.5kg penalty for Friday night’s win under 55.5kg, taking his Melbourne… Read More »
Always one of the most exciting and historic days on the Australian turf is Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday. We see a G1 Victoria Derby (2500m) with all the form coming out of those 3yo lead up contests rather than any from WFA races. Riff Rocket ($2.50) looks likely… Read More »
Michelle Payne, the celebrated jockey who clinched a memorable Melbourne Cup victory in 2015 aboard Prince Of Penzance, has declared her retirement from race riding, paving the way for a new chapter in her career as a horse trainer. Payne, who made history as the only female jockey to triumph… Read More »
Moravia will be given one more shot at a lucrative spring feature win this Saturday when he contests the $2 million Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. The Snitzel colt was given a look at the Flemington straight last Friday morning, taking part in an 800-metre jumpout alongside key Coolmore… Read More »
Another huge prizemoney day at Rosehill on Saturday with the running of the Golden Eagle over 1500m for the 4yos. Many of the best of that age bracket in the land are here on this card with form coming from all different areas and all different jurisdictions. Amelia’s Jewel ($4.50) looks… Read More »
Alligator Blood came up marginally short in his quest for Cox Plate glory on Saturday, but Gai Waterhouse is confident her next big spring win could come as early as this Saturday. The Hall of Fame legend and her training partner Adrian Bott will have a two-pronged attack on the $10 million… Read More »
