Former Godolphin trainer John O’Shea has vehemently denied knowing a horse in the stable had strangles while the organisation’s ex managing director Henry Plumptre has accepted responsibility for his part in the case. O’Shea, who resigned as head trainer for Godolphin in late April, pleaded not guilty to being a… Read More »
Black Caviar’s daughter Oscietra is set to have her second race start after winning a jump-out at Flemington. The Lindsay Park-trained three-year-old narrowly won the 800m hit-out on Friday morning, her second jump-out in preparation for her racetrack return. Luke Nolen, who partnered Black Caviar to 22 of her 25… Read More »
Godolphin’s former Australian boss Henry Plumptre is hoping to salvage a career as a bloodstock agent after admitting his fault in the strangles case. Counsel for Plumptre, Peter Braham, asked Racing NSW stewards on Friday to impose a reprimand and a fine rather than a ban for Plumptre who has… Read More »
David Hayes says Newmarket Handicap winner Redkirk Warrior is favourite to take The Star’s slot in the The Everest at Randwick. The Sydney casino bought a slot in the $10 million race at Randwick on October 14 and nominated Lindsay Park to provide a runner. The stable has yet to… Read More »
Ron Quinton will rely on Boss Lane’s affinity with Randwick in the Group Two Missile Stakes while rival trainer Kris Lees believes Le Romain has class on his side. Boss Lane is a $19 chance in Saturday’s 1200m- feature while Boss Lane is a $19 chance to break through at… Read More »
Trainer Darren Bell has decided against using an apprentice on veteran galloper Eight’s A Party despite admitting he is perplexed about the gelding getting top weight at Doomben. Eight’s A Party will line up with senior rider Brad Stewart in the Jockeys Celebration Open Handicap (1615m) at Doomben. Bell has… Read More »
While he is looking to The Monstar to step up at Group Two level at Randwick, trainer Brett Cavanough is also keen to snap a frustrating run in Highway races. Makfi Lass, a last-start winner on her home track at Scone, will represent the Cavanough stable in Saturday’ 1400m-race for… Read More »
Queensland’s premier racetrack Eagle Farm should have a limited workload of meetings for three years when it resumes racing next year, a review has found. Eagle Farm has raced up to 45-50 times a year in the past and is the most popular wagering venue in the state with punters…. Read More »
The first of last season’s two-year-olds to race for Lindsay Park, Madeenaty, is set for her first appearance as a three-year-old at Flemington. The much-travelled filly returns in Saturday’s Winter Lodge Handicap. Lindsay Park assembled a strong bunch of two-year-old fillies last season including Blue Diamond Stakes winner Catchy, Formality… Read More »
Eagle Farm racecourse, which has been closed for two months, should be ready to resume hosting race meetings in April. An independent report by former Victoria Racing Club chairman Dale Monteith into its closure was released at Eagle Farm on Friday. The report recommends the removal of the existing grass… Read More »
Meagher Racing hopes to get its new Victorian venture off to a flying start when Savanna Amour contests the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Sandown. Senior trainer John Meagher is returning home and setting up a base at Mornington while his eldest son Chris has been called home to Australia… Read More »
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is happy with what little he could see from Hartnell in a jump-out at Flemington. With the track shrouded in fog, only the first 400m of Friday’s 800m jump-out was visible. Cummings made the trip from Sydney to watch Hartnell, and a number of other Godolphin… Read More »
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will delay plans to test talented galloper Lord Coconuts at 2000m and run him over 1615 metres at Doomben. Lord Coconuts, who did his early racing with Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker, has been a consistent performer since joining Gollan at Eagle Farm in late 2015…. Read More »
Chris Waller has been fined and his horse has been disqualified after winning an ineligible race at Gosford on Saturday. The Waller trained Cellarman won Race 7 on Saturday’s Gosford meeting but has subsequently been disqualified from the race after the horse was found to be ineligible to run in… Read More »
