International jockey Michael Rodd completed a happy homecoming with a runaway win on Group One Stradbroke Handicap-bound Vega One who ran a track record at Eagle Farm. Rodd did his apprenticeship in Queensland and rode in Victoria before heading to Singapore five years ago. He finished his first day back… Read More »
In-form jockey Rachel King has ticked another box on her bucket list with a polished front-running ride aboard Quackerjack to land a thrilling win in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. In a head-bobbing finish, the Mark Newnham-trained Quackerjack ($3.80 fav) fought back right on the line to get the verdict… Read More »
New Zealand mare The Real Beel has had a triumphant homecoming after a disappointing Australian campaign, winning the Group Two Isuzu Stakes at Te Rapa. The pint-sized four-year-old had four unplaced runs in Melbourne during September and October for trainer David Brideoake before owner, Waikato Stud boss Garry Chittick, took… Read More »
Trainer Mitch Freedman and jockey Ben Melham both believe the addition of blinkers have made a difference for Living The Dream who has made it back-to-back city wins. Living The Dream ($4) wound up after getting a split late in Saturday’s Christmas Giving Tree Plate (1720m) at Flemington under jockey… Read More »
Group One performer Alligator Blood raced up to predictions he had returned from a break an even better horse with a runaway win in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Eagle Farm. Alligator Blood’s only defeat was at his previous start when he finished second in the Group One Caulfield… Read More »
A frustrating campaign finally took a turn for the better when Signore Fox overcame a muddling tempo to score an unlikely win in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Oriental Runner ($51) appeared poised for a boilover when he kicked clear after enjoying a soft lead, while Tommy Berry… Read More »
Injured trainer Barry Baldwin felt like throwing his crutches away and doing a victory jig after his horse The Candy Man ran a course record in winning the Hamilton Hotel Handicap at Eagle Farm. Baldwin broke his ankle in a work accident last month and will be on crutches for… Read More »
Godolphin colt Conceited has pressed his claims for a Magic Millions Classic tilt after making a winning debut at Flemington. The James Cummings-trained colt started $3.60 favourite and was forced to dig in for a fight in Saturday’s #LovetheHorse (1100m) for two-year-olds, responding to a challenge from Jabali Ridge ($5.50)… Read More »
A small but noticeable change has delivered the right result for trainer Joe Pride as Superium earned his ticket to the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with a Randwick win. Market 💰: View the odds for the Magic Millions Guineas Frustrated with his stable’s run of luck, Pride decided to channel… Read More »
The powerful Peter and Paul Snowden stable has strengthened its Golden Slipper stocks with two colts winning their debuts at different venues in the same colours Bartley was an impressive 3-1/4 length winner at Kembla Grange on Saturday while Wild Ruler displayed his talent with a one length win in… Read More »
Singapore-based Michael Rodd has had a happy homecoming, lifting NSW to victory in the fifth annual ‘Origin’ Jockeys Series at Eagle Farm. Rodd rode a winner, a second and a third to help in the three heats lift the NSW team, which included Kathy O’Hara, to a clear win. The… Read More »
At six-years-old and with 40 starts under his belt, Morton’s Fork might have finally discovered his niche. The former Godolphin gelding, now with Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt, stepped up to 2400 metres for the first time in Saturday’s Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick and came away a winner. “He’s… Read More »
Moore Euros has given her injured trainer Richard Clarke a welcome boost with her win in the Highway Plate at Randwick. Clarke, who now trains in partnership with his son Luke, remains on light duties after suffering serious injuries early this year. The two are based at Braidwood and Moore… Read More »
Trainer Tony Gollan’s season of reaching milestones continued when he became the first Brisbane trainer to get 50 metropolitan winners before Christmas at Eagle Farm. Gollan’s gelding Vienna Power ($6) got up in the last stride to beat Dream Master ($7) by a short half head with another short half… Read More »
Seasons has put her trainer’s autumn carnival plans back on track, bouncing back from a first-up flop to score a determined victory at her home track of Randwick. The mare disappointed at her return from a lengthy break when she was caught wide and finished down the track over 1000… Read More »
Group One Toorak Handicap winner Land Of Plenty has sadly passed away after sustaining an injury in track work last month and was unable to be saved. Land Of Plenty who throughout his career had a host of trainers including the now banned Darren Weir won last years G1 Toorak… Read More »
The RWWA has decided to abandon todays Ascot city meeting due to extreme heat. The meeting at Ascot today headlined by the Towton Cup has been abandoned with temperatures in Perth expected to reach 41 degrees. Ascot (WA) – Saturday 14th December 2019 The meeting scheduled for Ascot today has… Read More »
The Doomben meeting has been called off with a sudden storm dumping more than 100mm of rain on the racecourse in 30 minutes. Friday’s final four races were lost when it became apparent the water would not run away in time to allow racing to resume. The Listed Calaway Gal… Read More »
Jockey Ben Thompson has not taken long to register his first winner since returning to Victorian racing from Singapore. Thompson rode 29 winners in Singapore during the 2019 season, which ended on Sunday, but decided not to extend his stay. The 22-year-old returned home earlier this week and had one… Read More »
High-profile racehorse owner and accused drug smuggler Damion Flower will spend Christmas behind bars as he faces the prospect of life in prison. Supreme Court judge Robert Hulme on Friday knocked back Flower’s second bail application since he was arrested in May over his alleged involvement in an international drug… Read More »
