As Hugh Bowman prepares to return to race riding for the first time in two months, he has admitted the emotion surrounding Winx took a mental and physical toll. The champion jockey has confirmed he will return at the Randwick meeting on Saturday week, having not ridden since May 1… Read More »
Michael Hellyer is confident he can deliver only the second hometown victory in the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas. Hellyer will ride Saturday’s favourite Baccarat Baby who has been the best performed Queensland three-year-old this winter. The jockey’s first stakes win was on Tuskegee Hawk for Len Treloar in the… Read More »
Australian jockey Damian Lane has capped off a successful stint riding in Japan with another Group One winner. Lane rode Omega Perfume to victory on Wednesday in the G1 Teio Sho in Tokyo City. The win brings up Lane’s third Group One in Japan since he took up the short… Read More »
Mother and sons training partners Barbara Joseph and Paul and Matt Jones have been suspended for four months over the death of a racehorse in their care. The three were charged by stewards on Wednesday with failing to provide the necessary veterinary treatment for I Am Rocky, who died in… Read More »
Five-year-old Bedford has snapped a lengthy absence from the winner’s circle with a dominant display on a heavy track at Sandown. The Anthony Freedman-trained gelding showed his promise with back-to-back 2000m-wins at Caulfield during the early part of 2018 and was considered a Doomben Cup prospect when he finished a… Read More »
Breeding buffs were among the few who weren’t surprised when outsider Star Of Michelin scored an upset win at Eagle Farm on Wednesday. Star of Michelin ($41) out-slogged Mosski ($4.40) in a close finish to the Two-Year-Old Handicap (1400m). The gelding is by Jet Spur out of the well bred… Read More »
They might be the thoroughbred equivalents of old age pensioners but both Doukhan and Destiny’s Kiss have the credentials to give their younger rivals a lesson in stamina when they clash in the Stayer’s Cup at Rosehill. The pair of 10-year-olds have been racing in great heart with Destiny’s Kiss… Read More »
Champion jockey Hugh Bowman is set to make his return to race riding after a break following his campaign with Winx during the Autumn. Bowman decided to take a lengthy spell from race riding following Winx’s last preparation which took it’s toll on the star jockey. Bryan Haskins who manages… Read More »
Two-year-old filly Rumble Doll has produced in her second start what her trainer Henry Dwyer had been expecting in her first. Rumble Doll finished third to Lindsay Park filly Sukoshi on debut at Sale maiden earlier this month and Dwyer admitted he went into that race thinking she would win…. Read More »
A review of the benchmark weight for northern hemisphere three-year-olds in feature spring races has led to a change ahead of this year’s carnival. Northern hemisphere three-year-olds have won the Melbourne Cup for the past two years, with Rekindling carrying 51.5kg in 2017 while last year Cross Counter won with… Read More »
Talented gelding Starkers has one of the cleverest names in racing and he can join some genuine big names if he wins the Sunshine Coast Guineas. A $15,000 yearling from the Magic Millions Sales, Starkers is by Love Conquers All out of Nude Model. While the Fred Best Classic and… Read More »
The Aaron Purcell-trained Guizot will return to a happy hunting ground when he continues his campaign in an 1800 metre handicap at Caulfield. Guizot’s most recent victory came on May 11 at Caulfield over 1600m with the gelding unplaced at Flemington and runner-up in the Swan Hill Cup since. Warrnambool-based… Read More »
Police have arrested and charged two men with fraud in connection to allegations against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie who has been charged with a similar offence. The men are not racing industry participants but are associates of Currie who was charged with fraud on Tuesday in relation to allegations of… Read More »
Caloundra-based jockey Luke Tarrant has been suspended for a month on betting charges despite claiming a bogus account had been set up in his name without his knowledge. Stewards opened an inquiry into a report received from corporate bookmaker Ladbrokes, regarding alleged betting activities by Tarrant. After taking initial evidence… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, where the feature race is the Manawatu Racing Club Challenge Cup, a Class Three event over the mile. Race One: 3 Gentle Breeze Race Two: 3 Pearl Champion Race Three: 5 Play Wise Race Four: 6 Bullish… Read More »
Queensland trainers and stewards have welcomed a government review of the state’s cumbersome appeals process. Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe hopes to have a result of the review by the end of the year. He will meet with key industry participants next week but suggestions are also open to the public… Read More »
Caloundra-based jockey Luke Tarrant has been suspended for a month on betting charges despite claiming a bogus account had been set up in his name without his knowledge. Stewards opened an inquiry into a report received from corporate bookmaker Ladbrokes, regarding alleged betting activities by Tarrant. After taking initial evidence… Read More »
For those peering ahead to November and the annual gathering of equine excellence at the Breeders’ Cup carnival, take note. It now may not be run at Santa Anita as previously advertised – all over the world. This is because the California government unanimously voted last night to give authority… Read More »
Leading Cox Plate contender Te Akau Shark is progressing well in his New Zealand stable as he is prepared for his Australian campaign. He will be aimed at the Epsom Handicap on October 5, the day before the NRL grand final which may or may not be a cause for… Read More »
Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani is keeping his options open with four-year-old mare One More Try who is nominated for races in two states. One More Try is entered for the 1800m-handicap at Caulfield on Saturday and also the Kensei Handicap (2000m) at Rosehill. Cumani indicated it was more likely One… Read More »
