Leon MacDonald is hoping Dalasan can finally land a Group One race when he runs in the Makybe Diva Stakes. “I’d love to win a Group One race with him. He deserves to and this race was always on our agenda,” MacDonald said. He is also keen to continue the… Read More »
The Group Two Run To The Rose this weekend will be a small field but it is jam packed with quality. Golden Slipper winner Farnan headlines the field with the star colt resuming after being the standout two-year-old of the season although this may be his toughest task to date… Read More »
In Victoria and South Australia this afternoon, younger siblings of two proven superstar Gr 1 winning mares, will attempt to win further glories for their family tree. The mares are JAMEKA (Myboycharlie-Mine Game) who won $4.8million in prizemoney inc the Caulfield Cup, and SUNLIGHT (Zoustar-Solar Charge) who landed her connections… Read More »
Danny O’Brien can’t wait to see his star galloper Russian Camelot return in the Makybe Diva Stakes but he also knows the burden of expectation the horse is carrying. “It’s really exciting to see him back at the races. His last run was terrific and he’s had a good winter,”… Read More »
Horses trained by Irish maestro Aidan O’Brien dominate the positions at the top of weights for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Handicaps for the Cups were announced by Racing Victoria’s Greg Carpenter on Tuesday. Last year’s English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck has been given top weight of 58.5kg in… Read More »
Godolphin star Bivouac indicated he is ready for a return to business with a “superb” trial against a star-studded line up at Randwick. Partnered by Hugh Bowman, the dual Group One winner jumped nicely to trail Mizzy before responding strongly inside the 300m to power away for a commanding two-length… Read More »
The weights for the 2020 Caulfield Cup have today been released with Irish stayer Anthony Van Dyck given the top weight. Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter has released the weights for the 2020 Caulfield Cup which will be run on October 17th with Internationals dominating the top weights. Pre-weights… Read More »
The weights for the 2020 Melbourne Cup have today been released with Irish stayer Anthony Van Dyck given the top weight. Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter has released the weights for the 2020 Melbourne Cup which will be run on November 3rd with last years winner Vow And Declare… Read More »
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Stewards yesterday opened an inquiry into Sunshine Coast Trainer Paul Duncan to determine the circumstances around the suspected administration of a medication within one clear day to thoroughbred Galaxy Guru which was set to race at the Sunshine Coast. Carrying out a stable inspection at the… Read More »
As talk starts to climb the mountain of excitement towards the upcoming $15m The Everest at Randwick, here’s a nice timely story. Last year’s gutsy winner YES YES YES (Rubick-Sin Sin Sin) has a new family member. Meet his baby brother, born today at Kitchwin Hills Stud in NSW. This… Read More »
Ok, Godolphin’s premier sprinter BIVOUAC (Exceed and Excel-Dazzler) has sent out a press statement. “I’m back and don’t be fooled by those other sprinters.” This after he won a star-studded barrier trial this morning over 1050m at Randwick with Hugh Bowman swinging on top. It was his 2nd trial win… Read More »
Boom four-year-old gelding Barocha could have run his last race in Australia with the horse set to be sold to Hong Kong. The Clayton Douglas trained galloper caused a social media stir on debut after a text message circulated saying the horse would ‘just win’ and he did just that… Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced today that it is seeking national action on a whip reform in Australian thoroughbred racing prior to the end of year. Have Your Say 🗣: Should the whip stay or go? Comment below 👇 RV is of the view that a new framework is required to… Read More »
The Group Two Run To The Rose this weekend is set to be one of the most anticipated races of the Spring. Entries for the G2 Run To The Rose were released this morning and it has unassembled arguably the best three-year-olds in the country including Golden Slipper winner Farnan… Read More »
Joe Pride won’t be wasting any breath spruiking his two Everest contenders, instead content to rely on Fasika and Eduardo to do their talking on the racetrack. Eight slots in the $15 million Everest remain up for grabs after Rothfire became the fourth horse confirmed for a berth on Friday…. Read More »
Sydneysider Fierce Impact will return to his happy hunting ground of Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington and will be a fixture in Victoria for the rest of the spring. Fierce Impact will be taking on a strong field including Russian Camelot, Dalasan… Read More »
The Group One Makybe Diva Stakes has attracted a star list of entries at Flemington this weekend. The Makybe Diva Stakes will be run at Flemington on Saturday over 1600m and it has attracted a star list of horses including last years Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and this… Read More »
Australian David Hayes has made a winning start to his second training tenure in Hong Kong, landing a victory with his first runner. The former Lindsay Park horseman achieved the same feat during his first stint in the Asian capital 25 years ago. He said it was great to see… Read More »
Talented mare Outback Barbie will make her return to racing in the Group Two Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill. Trainer Tony Gollan said the five-year-old left his Eagle Farm stables on Thursday night by float bound for Sydney where she will be reunited with regular jockey Jim Byrne. “Her work on… Read More »
Racing Victoria Chief Executive, Giles Thompson, has issued the following update in light of today’s release by the Victorian Government of its road maps out of the current COVID-19 lockdowns for metropolitan and regional Victoria. “We note today’s announcement by the Victorian Government regarding the introduction of a safe and… Read More »
