Australian Horse Racing News

• Guineas contender right at home at Scone

  Victorian trainer Colin Scott believes the decision to base himself in the NSW Hunter Valley for the past three weeks can help land him his biggest win in Saturday’s Scone Inglis Guineas.

   
• Carnero back after two year break

  Mornington trainer Dean Binaisse is cautiously optimistic about injury-prone galloper Carnero making a fist of his return to the race track after a 2-1/2 year absence.

   
• Pureness could head to Stradbroke Handicap

  Stradbroke Handicap ambitions will go on the line for Pureness in the Listed Scone Cup on Friday.

   
• John McNair fears barrier could cost win over Black Caviar

  Trainer John McNair believes the barrier draw has tipped the scales against his star sprinter Hay List ending the unbeaten run of Black Caviar in the Group One BTC Cup at Doomben.

   
• International recruitment for Spring Carnival heads to Asia

  Racing Victoria’s (RV) international recruitment campaign for the 2011 Spring Racing Carnival gathers further momentum this week when RV’s recruiter Leigh Jordon heads to Asia on Sunday.

   
• The return of Mr Clangtastic

  Last start place-getter in The Lord Mayor’s Cup at Canterbury last Saturday has shown Mr Clangtastic has overcome adversity in what was an injury that was to put an end to his career back in February 2010.

   
• Griffiths Happy to rely on Glen

  Trainer Robbie Griffiths will rely on Happy Glen breaking a run of outs in Saturday’s All Victorian Sprint Series at Caulfield.

   
• Famous stud to trade under new name

  Lindsay Park Stud, an iconic Australian thoroughbred nursery, has figured in a change of name.

   
• Hot Danish – A tribute to one of the best

  It was just another ordinary Saturday in Kembla Grange back in September 2006, but I’m guessing that not too many people would have had their attention on what was happening in Kembla. Why would you, when you had horses like Lad of the Manor, Miss Andretti and Magnus going around… Read More »

   
• Mike Moroney pair to boost stable’s winter staying fortunes

  Trainer Mike Moroney is hopeful Viking Hero and Quarterbar can further strengthen the stable’s fortunes for the winter staying races at Doomben on Saturday.

   
• Heidilicious continues Queensland Oaks campaign

  Talented filly Heidilicious will continue her build up to the Queensland Oaks when she goes for back-to-back wins at Sandown on Wednesday.

   
• Retirement looms for Palacio De Cristal

  The breeding barn beckons for Palacio De Cristal but Grahame Begg is hoping for more stakes success with the talented mare before her retirement.

   
• Hay List under veterinary microscope

  Hay List may have to undergo a special veterinary inspection before being cleared to run against Black Caviar in the Group One BTC Cup at Doomben on Saturday.

   
• Squamosa close to race return

  Talented three-year-old Squamosa will have an exhibition gallop at Randwick on Wednesday but is unlikely to tackle the Group One Stradbroke Handicap next month.

   
• Black Caviar’s rivals get set in Singapore

  As Australia prepares for another serve of Black Caviar at Doomben on Saturday, the team that will oppose her when she eventually makes her international debut is gathering 6,000 kilometres away.

   
• Tigress Lily ready for top three Guineas bid

  John O’Shea believes emerging filly Tigress Lily is one of the few genuine chances in Saturday’s $250,000 Inglis 3YO Guineas.

   
• Randwick test for Tulloch Lodge filly

  Gai Waterhouse will get an even better gauge on Life Of The Party’s potential when the unbeaten filly tackles older horses at Randwick on Wednesday.

   
• Chris Munce sticks with Love Conquers All

  hris Munce will keep the ride on Doncaster Mile runner-up Love Conquers All in two Group One races during the Queensland winter carnival.

   
• Recital to follow in High Chaparral’s hoofsteps

  Kieren Fallon sees no reason why Recital cannot put up a good performance in the Epsom Derby.

   
• Stablemates set for Lockinge clash

  Richard Hannon has indicated his top four-year-olds Canford Cliffs and Dick Turpin will clash for the fourth time in Saturday’s Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.