Racing Victoria has announced it will introduce immediate financial assistance for trainers and jockeys in response to rising fuel prices, unveiling a range of short-term support measures. From Wednesday, April 1, the organisation confirmed a number of temporary initiatives will come into effect across the state. Licensed trainers will receive… Read More »
In a bold move aimed at regaining the upper hand in the ongoing battle with New South Wales racing, Racing Victoria has confirmed it will trial a radical “reverse racing” concept later this year. With prizemoney increases and scheduling clashes intensifying the rivalry between the states, officials believe innovation is… Read More »
Sheza Alibi remains on track to potentially start one of the shortest-priced favourites for a three-year-old filly in a century despite drawing barrier 13 in Saturday’s Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained filly eased marginally to $2.10 following Tuesday’s barrier… Read More »
There are times when perhaps it would be best just to let your horse do the talking … particularly when that is horse is as capable, charismatic and inspiring as the Ciaron Maher trained Pride of Jenni, whose heroics in a nerve tingling, oh so narrow defeat in the Group… Read More »
The Sean and Jake Casey trained Aberdeen Flyer will attempt to land back-to-back feature race wins he tackles the Listed Melvista Stakes over 2200m at Ascot on Wednesday. The son of Astern scored his first win in seven starts when taking out the Listed J C Roberts Stakes over 1800m… Read More »
Ciaron Maher says it is hard to peak a three-year-old for two 2400m Derbies in the one season, but the master conditioner of stayers knows it can be done. Observer will attempt to take the Victoria Derby – Australian Derby double with Observer when the son of Ghaiyyath lines-up in the 2400m Group 1 second leg at Randwick… Read More »
Mount Isa Race Club’s name will gain a place in the Sunshine State’s racing history when it hosts Queensland’s first ever race meeting to be held on Good Friday. Sixty six initial nominations have been received for the seven races that are scheduled to take place (the nomination deadline was… Read More »
Flemington trainer Glen Thompson is banking on Benagil’s liking for 2000m to produce an improved effort at Caulfield. Benagil is scheduled to run in the Group 3 Easter Cup on Saturday, the mare’s fourth run back from a spell. Thompson pointed to Benagil being successful at 2000m in Group 1… Read More »
While evergreen sprinter Overpass likely won’t head West in search of third win in The Quokka, Bjorn Baker is ensuring the seven-year-old is ready to fire first up. Instead, Overpass will have his third attempt at the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Randwick, a race he finished… Read More »
Group 1 winner Baraqiel has been retired from racing following a sesamoid injury sustained in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on March 21. Bennett Racing confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning, opting against surgery in favour of ensuring the gelding enjoys a quality life post-racing. “We organised a meeting… Read More »
Blue Diamond winner Streisand will carry Yulong’s colours when she lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Randwick following a deal struck for the filly. Trainer Clinton McDonald will continue to oversee Streisand’s preparation, confirming the ownership change on Tuesday morning. Ben Melham travelled to Sydney to… Read More »
Sheza Alibi could still start the shortest favourite for a three-year-old filly in 100 years despite drawing barrier 13 in the Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained Sheza Alibi eased slightly to $2.10 favourite after Tuesday morning’s crucial barrier… Read More »
The $300,000 WA Oaks will take pride of place at Ascot tomorrow (Wednesday) after the original Oaks meeting set-down for last Saturday had to be rescheduled because of inclement weather. All that means is racing enthusiasts have had to wait four days longer before they could see Wonderfully Made, Masmelo… Read More »
The Victoria Handicap is a stepping stone to what John Mcardle hopes will be a campaign of wet-track opportunities for El Rocko, but he is predicting an improved performance from free-rolling gelding this Saturday. The seven-year-old son of Fastnet Rock will have his second start for the preparation in the 1400-metre… Read More »
Sheza Alibi was not confirmed for the Doncaster Mile until a few days after her Randwick Guineas win, but co-trainer Katherine Coleman hasn’t seen anything since to make her think she is not up to the task. The three-year-old is set to start a short-priced favourite in the $4 million Group… Read More »
The three feature races at Morphettville on Saturday all produced winners worth following, with Never Ordinary, Shadhavar and Stung each completing back-to-back victories. The aptly named Never Ordinary claimed the Dequetteville Stakes (1050m), a Listed set-weights event for two-year-olds, taking her record to two wins from three starts. Her only… Read More »
Trainer Ciaron Maher is yet to give Jimmysstar the all-clear to run on the opening day of The Championships after the sprinter suffered two black eyes in his return at Caulfield. Jimmysstar finished seventh as a short-priced favourite in the William Reid Stakes (1200m) on March 21 and also swallowed… Read More »
Blinkers will be reapplied to Autumn Boy for his Doncaster Mile rematch with Randwick Guineas winner Sheza Alibi, as trainer Chris Waller looks to gain a crucial edge. The colt wore blinkers during his Caulfield Guineas victory in the spring but has raced without them in his three runs this… Read More »
Jockey Zac Lloyd has continued his stellar Sydney autumn carnival with a four-timer at Rosehill, highlighted by his Group 1 victory aboard Kiwi filly Belle Cheval in the Vinery Stud Stakes. Seven days after taking out the $5 million Golden Slipper aboard Guest House – one of three winners for… Read More »
The showdown between Aeliana and Dubai Honour was an epic clash between two outstanding weight-for-age performers at the peak of their powers. Aeliana dug deep to run down Dubai Honour and claim the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with both horses enhancing their reputations in… Read More »
