Racing Victoria’s search for a new chairman is gathering pace, and all eyes are on former AFL head, Gillon McLachlan. As the state government prepares to open board vacancy applications this week, the departure of former chairman Brian Kruger in June has intensified the search. McLachlan, having recently exited his… Read More »
Godolphin Australia today announced that Vin Cox will be leaving Godolphin Australia towards the end of the year to take up a new position with Yulong Investments. Commenting on Coxâs departure, Godolphinâs Director of Corporate Services, Ross Cole, said: âAfter six years as our Managing Director, we are very sorry… Read More »
This spring’s Melbourne Cup is gearing up for a historic line-up, potentially boasting an unparalleled assembly of jockeys in world racing. High-profile international jockeys, including Frankie Dettori with 287 group 1 wins, Japanese legend Yutake Take (122 wins), Brazil’s Joao Moreira, and the UK trio Ryan Moore, Hollie Doyle, and… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup is likely to have a strong list of international runners after first declarations closed on Tuesday. Five horses remain in the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 under the care of their overseas trainers while a sixth, Lastotchka will run for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr when she arrives in Melbourne within the next… Read More »
A $2 million prize on offer and potentially a slightly easier race than one worth less money in Melbourne could see Hezashocka head to the Hill Stakes at Rosehill. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper is entered for both the Hill Stakes (1900m) on Saturday along with the $750,000 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. Hezashocka is… Read More »
The dream of competing in this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) has been shattered for the connections of the reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year, Sharp âNâ Smart. After an uncharacteristically lacklustre performance at the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings, a subsequent veterinary examination revealed… Read More »
The Turnbull Stakes in recent years proven the right formula towards for the Caulfield Cup. Run over 2000m under set-weights and penalties at Flemington on Saturday, the Turnbull Stakes is often seen as a make-or-break race for a number of spring campaign hopefuls. Recent Turnbull Stakes winners Verry Elleegant (2020) and Incentivise (2021) went on to win the Caulfield Cup that… Read More »
She won’t be his only runner, but Chris Waller’s The Everest representative is now known with the champion trainer announcing that Espiona would fill his slot the $20 million sprint. Waller, in conjunction with Chris Waller Racing partners Noel and Maria Greenhalgh, Ingham Racing, Magic Bloodstock and Neville and Jenny Morgan,… Read More »
With The Everest less than two weeks away and the field very close to being finalised, this morning was likely the last time we see a few key contenders for the race at the trials or races. Overpass, Mazu, In Secret and Buenos Noches are all confirmed runners while Shinzo could still take… Read More »
Experienced jockey Peter Knuckey believes Baby Paris has the weapons to take the next step onto bigger goals after she landed a career-best win at Belmont on Saturday. Baby Paris won the Black Heart Bart Stakes (1200m) in a thriller, chasing down the leader and race favourite, Phanta to win by a… Read More »
Trainer Simon Miller floated the idea of taking Amelia’s Jewel to Sydney for the $5 million G1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) after her Moonee Valley heroics on Friday. Amelia’s Jewel enhanced her growing reputation by winning the G2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) in track record time to keep her perfect Melbourne… Read More »
Just Fine has incurred a Melbourne Cup penalty for his win in last Saturday’s The Metropolitan with the imported stayer’s weight elevated 0.5kg to 53kg. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained-trained stayer extended his unbeaten run in Australia to three with his track record win in the 2400-metre Group 1 The… Read More »
Danny O’Brien has a $750,000 Group 1 at Young Werther’s favourite track he could direct the stable stalwart towards this Saturday, but the Flemington horseman will take the opportunity to chase the big bucks in Sydney. The rejuvenated gelding will run in the Group 2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill, where the… Read More »
That G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) will see quite a challenge for those wishing to get a run with those big races in mind. One of the most interesting runners all carnival will be seen here as Romantic Warrior ($2) brings his elite Hong Kong form to Melbourne. But he will face… Read More »
The G2 Hill Stakes (1900m) has a lot of excellent middle distance horses entered. Hoo Ya Mal ($6) has gone here instead of the Epsom and there are others who may head back north such as Lindermann ($15), Duais ($6) and Duke De Sessa ($51). There is the new Alan Brown Stakes (1400m) and… Read More »
Gerald Ryan is now likely to direct his attention back to Black Type racing with Facile after the classy filly broke her maiden at Warwick Farm on Monday. Ryan identified the $65,000 benchmark 68 event for three-year-olds as a suitable first-up option for the daughter of Trapeze Artist, who was the lightest-weighted… Read More »
Archo Nacho is among the entries for Saturday’s $300,000 Danehill Stakes at Flemington, but the gelding is still not a guaranteed starter in the 1200-metre Group 2. Trainer Matt Laurie remains hopeful the son of Sioux Nation will be called up for a start in the following week’s $20 million The Everest,… Read More »
Champion jockey James McDonald is set to ride the formidable sprinter, Hawaii Five Oh, in the forthcoming $20 million The Everest, following Aquisâ selection of the horse for their coveted slot. This decision comes after the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained runner demonstrated exceptional form, finishing swiftly in second place… Read More »
Ameliaâs Jewel, trained by Simon Miller and holding an impressive record of 11: 9-2-0, is set to compete in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. Owner Peter Walsh confirmed, âWeâre definitely going to the Toorak, I spoke to Simon (Miller) a few minutes ago, so thatâs locked in.â This… Read More »
The decision to miss the Benalla Cup to concentrate on a shorter race at Sandown has secured Ain’Tnodeeldun victory for Anthony and Sam Freedman. Ain’tnodeeldun was one of the favoured runners in the Benalla Cup (2100m) last Friday, but with a race in mind for the gelding at Moonee Valley later in the month,… Read More »
