Having been left in the paddock waiting to be picked up for a career in the equestrian field, Prix De Turn is making a comeback to the racetrack. Having not raced since the Yarra Valley Cup in March last year, Prix De Turn heads to the Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1400m)… Read More »
Trainer Dan Meagher is banking on fresh legs with his former Singapore champion Lim’s Kosciuszko when he runs at Caulfield. Lim’s Kosciuszko is coming back in distance from 1400m four weeks ago to contest the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) on Saturday. Meagher is banking on Lim’s Kosciuszko’s proven ability… Read More »
It has been just over a year since Tom Charlton officially joined John OâShea as a training partner and the pair is hoping to finish their first fully fledged season on a strong note. O’Shea and Charlton had their first runner on July 2 last year, producing Bartolf for a victory at Scone,… Read More »
Dr Kevin J Doyle with 57 years of equine reproduction practice in The Horse Capital of Australia, Scone, urges stud masters to be acutely aware of their fertility figures for benchmarking, According to 1 Jan. 2025 Australian Stud Book figures, the number of live foals born between 2019 and 2023… Read More »
Richard and Chantelle Jolly’s emerging three-year-olds Caladan and The Sprinkler will spearhead the stable’s 10-strong assault on Saturday’s metropolitan program at Thomas Farms Racecourse Murray Bridge. Caladan tackles the BM66 handicap over 1000m as the well-supported favourite after back-to-back wins at Balaklava and Murray Bridge. Jolly said the gelding has only improved… Read More »
Group 1-winning New Zealand sprinter Crocetti is back in work at Byerley Park as trainers Danny Walker and Arron Tata begin plotting an ambitious summer campaign for the talented four-year-old. The son of Zacinto was a revelation as a three-year-old, winning six of his seven starts, highlighted by a dominant… Read More »
The New Zealand racing community is grieving the tragic death of apprentice jockey Ngakau Hailey, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Hamilton on Wednesday. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing confirmed the 18-year-old’s passing, marking a devastating loss for the industry. Hailey had ridden 46 winners during his promising… Read More »
Racing Victoria has unveiled a revamped prize money structure for the 2025/26 season, headlined by record purses for its two marquee racesâthe Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plateâas well as a significant boost to grassroots maiden events. In spite of recent commercial pressures caused by a sustained downturn in wagering… Read More »
Consistent galloper Pounding will be out to add to prize money haul this campaign when he heads to Caulfield. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained galloper has collected just over $63,000 in six appearances this campaign and will be racing for $96,250 and a bonus of $30,000 when he lines up… Read More »
One thing Torn won’t be lacking in is race experience when he lines up at Caulfield. The Ben Brisbourne-trained three-year-old will be lining up for start number 20 when he contests the Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (2000m) on Saturday. In that sphere, Torn is ‘lengths clear’ of his rivals… Read More »
Adelaide visitor Lingani will be aiming for a pair of firsts when she lines up in a Stakes race at Caulfield. The four-year-old will be aiming to provide Peter and Belinda Blanch with their maiden Melbourne success when she runs in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) on Saturday. Lingani… Read More »
There is little between the top three in the market for the Schweppes Handicap at Randwick but Star Thoroughbred’s Denise Martin knows better than to harbour lofty expectations when it comes to two-year-olds. Crossbow will sport Star’s well known purple and white silks, the youngster on the third line of… Read More »
Just over six months ago, Scone-based apprentice Braith Nock headed to Sydney on a three month loan to trainer Peter Snowden with little more than a desire to improve his riding. The stint proved so successful, he readjusted his goals and set his sights on claiming the Sydney junior riders’ crown, a… Read More »
The Geelong Cup will now offer direct entry into the Melbourne Cup, in whatâs been hailed as the most important development in the Geelong Racing Clubâs 160-year history. From this spring, both the Geelong Cup and Moonee Valley Cup winners will receive automatic Melbourne Cup qualification. GRC chief executive Luke… Read More »
Having saddled six winners in the past fifteen days, Peter Snowden is looking to the improving Cassiel to continue his end of season momentum at Randwick. The lightly raced four-year-old was scratched from Canterbury on Wednesday in preference for The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1000m) with the prospect of a drying track… Read More »
The hard work Craig Williams put in during an enforced break from race riding paid a dividend at Sandown. Williams partnered the Michael Mehegan-trained Bossy Benita to win the MRC Membership Feel The Thrill Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday. Bossy Benita is proving a Sandown specialist with Wednesday’s first-up victory on the… Read More »
There has never been a more rewarding time to contest the Melbourne Cup, with connections of all 24 runners now guaranteed a minimum of $100,000 from this spring onward. Announced on Thursday morning, the total prizemoney for the November Melbourne Cup has been lifted by $1.34 million to a record… Read More »
Hugh Bowman is riding high after a stellar treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, pushing past 70 wins for the Hong Kong season and setting a new personal benchmark just ahead of his Shergar Cup appearance at Ascot. The Australian veteran, preparing to join Karis Teetan in the Shergar… Read More »
Racing stewards in Malaysia are still waiting to investigate the dramatic fall of a jockey from a short-priced favourite at Selangor Turf Club over the weekend, with the rider having since left the country. The incident occurred in race nine, when Brazilian jockey Lemos âLai Laiâ De Souza was dislodged… Read More »
Jockey Jay Ford has been lucky to escape serious injury following a heavy race day fall at Canterbury in which his foot appeared to slip from the stirrup. Ford was riding the Joe Pride-trained Investment in the fourth race on Wednesday and was towards the rear of the field when he became… Read More »
