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Group One winner Fifty Stars has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Group One CF Orr Stakes. The Lindsay Park trained galloper was withdrawn on Thursday morning by the stable after the horse had mucus on scope this morning.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 »
Saturday’s Randwick meeting will feature the $2 million Inglis Millennium for which 32 juveniles remain in contention, headed by favourite Profiteer and unbeaten filly Sneaky Five. Profiteer has opened as the $2.10 favourite in markets with the colt having recently been partially sold to Newgate Farm ahead of the race…. Read More »
Group One winner Fifty Stars return to racing in the Orr Stakes and Dabernig believes he is in for another good preparation. Fifty Stars finished fourth in a 1200 metre trial behind Sir Dragonet at Geelong last Thursday in an effort which pleased his co-trainer. Fifty Stars finished fourth in… Read More »
Tom Dabernig only has to look at the results of the Orr Stakes to know it is a worthy assignment for his three-year-old gelding Crosshaven. Last year the race was taken out by Mike Moroney’s Alabama Express, who became the sixth three-year-old to win since 2000. Dabernig confirmed Crosshaven would… Read More »
Sydney’s dominant short-course filly in the spring, Dame Giselle is set to launch her latest preparation in the $1 million Inglis Sprint at Randwick. Co-trainer Peter Snowden says Saturday’s race is at the top of their agenda but a start will depend on where she draws. “If she draws a… Read More »
The QTIS Jewel 3YO at the Gold Coast is shaping as an early autumn carnival goal for Vo Rogue Plate winner Apache Chase. Trainer Desleigh Forster has pencilled in the March 13 race as the next feature assignment for Apache Chase. The gelding is enjoying a short break from racing… Read More »
Cult hero The Harrovian has sailed through a crucial trackwork test ahead of his return to racing in the Group One Futurity Stakes. The Harrovian galloped on the course proper at the Gold Coast last Wednesday in the Melbourne direction, pleasing co-trainer Toby Edmonds. “He worked very well with Grey… Read More »
