English trainer Charlie Appleby expects his Melbourne Cup winning Cross Counter to prove “very hard to beat” in Saturday’s Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan. The four-year-old will be a hot favourite to make a winning return, on what will be his first competitive appearance since becoming the first British-trained horse… Read More »
Australian champion Winx has claimed another award in the People’s Choice category at the annual ceremony in Dubai ahead of the World Cup meeting. The Chris Waller-trained mare is closing in on the end of her career which includes four Cox Plates. She ended 2018 as the equal top-ranked horse… Read More »
Group One performers headed by Happy Clapper and Trapeze Artist have starred in barrier trials at Randwick. Triple Group One winner Happy Clapper came from well back in his 1200m-heat on Friday to win and put to rest any lingering problems from his recent Melbourne experience when unplaced in the… Read More »
Seymour trainer Michael Quadara is awaiting penalty after being found guilty of riding his horse into another horse and rider at the Victorian racetrack. Quadara pleaded not guilty to a Racing Victoria stewards charge of misconduct or improper conduct. The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board heard that on December 1,… Read More »
Rarely does a three-year-old racing in Queensland attract as much attention from breeding enthusiasts as Millard Reaction. Millard Reaction will be having his second race start when he tackles the Three-Year-Old Handicap at Doomben on Saturday The gelding became the ninth offspring of the mare Miss Jakeo to race and… Read More »
Trainer Peter Gelagotis is expecting a rise in distance to bring out the best in Moss ‘N’ Dale when he makes his return to Sydney. Moss ‘N’ Dale runs in Saturday’s Group Three Neville Sellwood Stakes after two moderate performances to start his campaign in Melbourne. First-up Moss ‘N’ Dale… Read More »
The Godolphin and Chris Waller stables split the Group One trophies on Golden Slipper day and are favoured to do so again at Rosehill. The Waller-trained Verry Elleegant is favourite for Saturday’s Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) while Godolphin’s Avilius heads the market for the Tancred (2400m). Waller has two runners… Read More »
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is hoping a return to racing around a corner will land connections of Magnicity a big pay day at Bendigo. The two-year-old runs in the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Rush, a race for VOBIS qualified horses, that also carries an extra $30,000 in Super VOBIS bonuses. All acceptors… Read More »
Aristia continues her build-up towards a shot at another Oaks while gaining extra experience racing right-handed when she runs for the second time in Sydney. The winner of the VRC Oaks at Flemington in the spring, Aristia is on a path to the Australian Oaks at Randwick on April 13…. Read More »
It’s not a vintage edition of the Dubai World Cup (2000m) at Meydan on Saturday but it looks quite a competitive race on paper and that is reflected in the market. North America holds sway in betting at $4, ahead of Thunder Snow at $5, who is in half a… Read More »
Blue Point has been one of the more dominant sprinters in Meydan over the past year or so and is expected to confirm that with a win in the Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) this Saturday at Meydan. The Charlie Appleby trained sprinter has been dominant in the key lead ups… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter kicks off his 2019 campaign at Meydan this Saturday in the Dubai Gold Cup (3200m) and is the favourite to resume a winner. The Charlie Appleby trained galloper hasn’t raced since scoring a famous win at Flemington in the Melbourne Cup. He returns to racing… Read More »
Tony McEvoy has decided on Scottish Rogue as his sole Bendigo Guineas representative and is banking on gear changes bringing out the best in the gelding. East Indiaman was also down to run in Saturday’s 1400m-Listed Bendigo Guineas for three-year-olds but after he drew barrier 15, McEvoy elected not to… Read More »
Sydney’s wet start to the autumn has been a boon for mudlark Mask Of Time who again appears set to get his favoured rain-affected track conditions at Rosehill. While the five-year-old has managed just two minor placings in 15 starts on firm ground, he is a different horse on soft… Read More »
Sydney trainer Matthew Smith has chosen Brisbane as the most suitable next step for the promising Tonsor. The Warwick Farm trainer accepted with Tonsor in Saturday’s Open Handicap and the Class Six race at Doomben, both over 1350m. Smith has elected to run him in the Open Handicap with Robbie… Read More »
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has launched an independent inquiry into how the wrong horse was allowed to start in a race at Rockhampton. Trainer Julieann Lancaster had several runners at Thursday’s meeting including Authadane in the Benchmark 60 (race six) and Plain ‘N’ Simple in the Class Six (race… Read More »
Toowoomba’s Bonsho won’t be the most talented mare at the Doomben meeting but she is sure to attract the most attention. Bonsho is a white grey which makes her stand out at the best of times but she also carries a most unusual piece of race day gear which in… Read More »
So the answer to the question: what 5 things would improve racing in Australia, rests with the answerer’s perspective. Is it a punting viewpoint he/she is coming from? Or an owners, or a trainers? As I’m an owner and a punter, I’m going to address the question from toset perspectives…. Read More »
We take a look at Friday nights Singapore meeting at Kranji racecourse which looks a pretty good betting meeting although not much value on offer. View our tips and bets for Singapore tonight. Race One: 3 Mach Race Two: 6 Hardcore Race Three: 2 Irving Lipschitz Race Four: 1 Well… Read More »
Group One winner Grunt has run his last race with connections announcing the Australian Guineas has been retired to stud. Two time Group One winner Grunt has been retired to Yulong Investments new stud at their Nagambie property after they bought into the horse prior to his last preparation which… Read More »
