Chris Waller won’t be drawn into labelling his current crop of two-year-olds as his best yet but there is no doubting the premier trainer has some exciting prospects. He has already won the Breeders’ Plate and Magic Millions Classic with Shaquero, while She’s All Class took out the Wyong Magic… Read More »
A mare on the brink of banishment is back in the good books with trainer Matt Dunn as a born-again stayer. Devine Grey lines up as one of the leading contenders in the Hellbent First Crop at Inglis Classic Handicap (2212m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, a far cry from… Read More »
Three runs into Peltzer’s spring campaign, Gerald Ryan sat back, reflected and made the key decision to increase the colt’s workload. The three-year-old had been competitive against the best of his age group but Ryan suspected he wasn’t at peak fitness and had more to offer. He upped the ante… Read More »
Nick Williams has confirmed that former Macedon Lodge head trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the property in the same position he used to occupy. Williams, speaking on RSN on Thursday, said Hickmott would train about 15 of their horses from the location. Previously a head trainer for Lloyd Williams,… Read More »
Victorian racing identity Tony Vasil has been filmed allegedly assaulting two women on the Gold Coast. Footage of the alleged assault was published on 2GB’s digital platform along with the details of the incident. The vision provided by 2GB appears to show disqualified trainer Tony Vasil inappropriately touching a 73-year-old… Read More »
Danny O’Brien is using the Orr Stakes as a litmus test to find out whether his talented mare Sovereign Award can handle racing at the highest level. O’Brien believes Sovereign Award’s form at the end of last spring entitles her to a shot at a Group One race such as… Read More »
A minor setback has derailed the Golden Slipper campaign of exciting colt Acrobat, who is out of the $3.5 million race. Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace confirmed the Coolmore-owned youngster had sustained a cut to a hock and while the issue was not serious, it had forced them to… Read More »
Best known for his association with the legendary Winx, Hugh Bowman is fast becoming the go-to man for the major two-year-old races. Bowman won his first Golden Slipper 12 months ago aboard Farnan then proceeded to make a clean sweep of Sydney’s juvenile triple crown, adding the Sires’ Produce and… Read More »
Te Akau Racing has paid an emotional tribute to their star galloper Te Akau Shark, who has died after suffering a series of health complications. The dual Group One winner picked up an eye infection during the 2020 Sydney autumn carnival and underwent surgery for the issue last year. He… Read More »
Group One winner Fifty Stars has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Group One CF Orr Stakes. The Lindsay Park trained galloper was withdrawn on Thursday morning by the stable after the horse had mucus on scope this morning. Fifty Stars was the $9.00 fourth favourite with online bookmaker Sportsbet prior to… Read More »
Hilal has underlined the depth in Hawkes Racing’s two-year-old ranks with a breathtaking performance to win his first start at Randwick’s Kensington track. The stable has already produced exciting youngster Remarque but he may have some competition for top billing among the Team Hawkes colts. Ridden by Tommy Berry, Hilal… Read More »
A will to win is usually a boon for a racehorse but at times Tommy Gold’s competitive nature has been his undoing. Jockey Hugh Bowman has no doubt the colt has the ability to win Saturday’s Group Three Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m) at Randwick if he can harness his energy…. Read More »
Trainer Shane Nichols is in a confident frame of mind as he heads towards the Group One Orr Stakes with stable star Streets Of Avalon. Nichols wasn’t certain his six-year-old warrior was back to his best in the lead up to his resumption in last month’s Group Two Australia Stakes… Read More »
When it comes to shopping – be it for clothes or horses – Joe Pride knows what he likes. And when he set eyes on Paper Daisy at last year’s Inglis Classic sale, the Press Statement filly immediately captured his attention. “I’m pretty instant when it comes to horses,” Pride… Read More »
UK listed Entain group have been announced as the suitor who is circling Tabcorp’s wagering and media arm which includes Sky Racing. Ladbrokes and Neds owner Entain has announced they are in talks with Tabcorp in a potential purchase of the ASX listed companies struggling Wagering and Media arm however… Read More »
Melbourne’s rainfall and how firm the Caulfield track is will determine whether Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet runs first-up in the CF Orr Stakes. Co-trainer Ciaron Maher said he was happy enough with Sir Dragonet’s condition to return to racing but the mitigating factor as to whether he runs in… Read More »
Victorian colt Profiteer has tightened his grip on the $2 million Inglis Millennium at Randwick after drawing ideally in barrier six. An even money favourite prior to Tuesday’s draw, the Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior-trained youngster firmed into $1.85 after his main rival Sneaky Five came up with gate… Read More »
Two staff members from Chris Waller’s stable have been let go after the pair were involved in a physical altercation. Waller addressed the media and racing officials confirming that two staff members were stood down, and have since ‘resigned’, following a physical altercation at the Gold Coast on 27th January…. Read More »
The Melbourne Racing Club this afternoon has been granted permission to host crowds of up to 15,000 on track for its upcoming Summer features. The improved race day experience comes ahead of the return of Group 1 racing, beginning this Saturday for C.F. Orr Stakes Family Day and continuing for… Read More »
Newgate and partners have purchased a majority stake in highly rated two-year-old colt Profiteer from leading Victorian syndicators Roll the Dice Racing. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, the son of Golden Slipper winner Capitalist won on debut at Flemington in December in explosive fashion in a performance… Read More »
