He has won two of the past three renewals of the Tattersall’s Tiara but Jason Collett won’t be adding to that record this year, the top jockey instead staying closer to home to chase a first Civic Stakes success. After breaking through for his maiden Group 1 win aboard Invincibella in… Read More »
Up-and-coming filly Overriding has already rewarded the faith of trainer Nathan Doyle and her biggest payday might be yet to come. The Newcastle trainer was drawn to the filly’s athleticism when he spied her at the yearling sales and being a daughter of unfashionable sire Star Turn, he picked her up for… Read More »
Docklands is closely-related to an OTI Racing horse who was a Black Type performer in Australia and the Harry Eustace-trained colt might see himself carrying the same colours Down Under after winning on Day 3 at Royal Ascot. The half-brother to Harbour Views took his record to three wins from five starts,… Read More »
Saturday night’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot has the potential to make Artorius a stallion with worldwide appeal and make some Australian breeders look like shrewd investors in the process. The 1207-metre Group 1 will be the final start for the son of Flying Artie before he embarks on… Read More »
Champion jockey William Pike can see no reason why Fear The Wind can’t continue his charge to another victory at Belmont on Saturday. William Pike and Fear The Wind are on the crest of a winning wave and will look to keep that momentum going in the Rogan Josh Stakes (2200m). Fear… Read More »
Talented apprentice Zac Lloyd returns from suspension at Randwick on Saturday where you would expect him to be super keen to resume his chase for the coveted Sydney Apprentice Jockey’s Premiership in which, after leading for some time, he now trails Dylan Gibbons by five winners. A full book of… Read More »
The celebration of the day at last week’s Ipswich Cup meeting came from Jake Bayliss when he gave a rousing, emotionally charged, extravagant victory salute aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained Chassis in the Gai Waterhouse Classic. Such are the twists and turns of racing that, apart from… Read More »
While trainer Chris Munce has been preparing Palaisipan, who finished fourth in the Stradbroke, for a crack at the Group 1 Tatts Tiara on Saturday, Queensland Racing Stewards have been preparing a new inquiry brief which has now had a sequel with both Munce and his son, stable foreman Corey… Read More »
A combination of wide barriers and uncertainty over track conditions has trainer Matthew Smith keeping his options open with several of his scheduled runners at Randwick. Smith has paid up for five horses but only two are sure to take their place – Astero, who needs to go to the races… Read More »
Chris Hyland expects a fitter Katsu to get back into winning form when he steps out at Caulfield. Hyland is the assistant-trainer for Grahame Begg who has prepared Katsu to win four of his seven starts. Katsu heads to Caulfield for the first time when he runs in the Take It To The Neds Level Handicap (1000m)… Read More »
Australia’s horseracing world mourns the passing of champion racehorse Desert War. Desert War gained fame as an Australian Thoroughbred gelding with an impressive record, including six Group One (G1) wins. Among his victories were the Epsom Handicap, which he won twice in 2004 and 2005, the Chipping Norton Stakes, LKS… Read More »
A trouble-free preparation has laid the foundation for former New Zealander Super Strike to break through for his first Australian win at Randwick. The six-year-old was a Group 3 performer across the Tasman but spent almost two years on the sidelines through injury before connections brought him to Sydney last spring…. Read More »
The Shane Nichols-trained Jehbenti will not be lacking for fitness when he steps out for his first race start at Caulfield. Jehbenti is engaged in The McCafe Handicap (1000m) on Saturday and while he is the only debutant in the race, he has had a number of jump-outs and trials to prepare for his first start…. Read More »
Mark Minervini will monitor the weather and track conditions before deciding if new stable recruit Hosier will take his place in the Listed Civic Stakes at Randwick. The former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding needs rain-affected ground to be at his best and Minervini says the showers forecast for the back end of the… Read More »
Racing Victoria Chairman of Stewards Robert Cram has announced he will retire at season’s end. Cram has worked as an integrity official for 41 years after being appointed as a Cadet Steward in 1982 by the Victoria Racing Club. He was appointed a Senior Stipendiary Steward in 1996 after stints as Chairman of Stewards in the South Western District, Ballarat… Read More »
Celine Gaudray has given Carleen Hefel the chance to take the lead in the Melbourne Apprentices’ Premiership race by accepting a ride in a Group 1 race in Brisbane. Gaudray left for Brisbane on Thursday to do some early work on the Eagle Farm track after gaining the ride on Excelida in the Tattersall’s Tiara… Read More »
Racing Australia, the national authority for thoroughbred racing, has announced a comprehensive review of jockey safety vests, further emphasizing its commitment to participant safety in the sport. The review, approved by the Racing Australia Board on June 14, 2023, is set to begin in mid-July 2023 and will be led… Read More »
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has suggested that he may be participating in this year’s Melbourne Cup as part of his retirement tour. The statement came after Dettori’s successful ride with Gregory, which was hailed as his last appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting. Dettori’s hint has since sparked intrigue… Read More »
WA racing is riding high with increased funding, investment in race clubs and prize money doubled for the historic Perth Cup. The traditional New Year’s Day race will soar in value from $500,000 to $1 million to get 2024 off to a flying start. Racing and Wagering Western Australia Chief… Read More »
It may have been classified as a country meeting but the Greg Eurell stable will be looking to add to their city tally in coming weeks with their two winners at Mornington. Our Red Morning overcame the disappointment of an Echuca defeat to land the No Fuss Event Hire Plate (1200m) before Proprietary took out the Catanachs Jewellers Handicap (1500m) on… Read More »
