Jockey Sam Payne has dodged suspension despite being found guilty of misconduct in a bizarre incident at the Murray Bridge jumpouts. Earlier this month, Payne, in a two-horse jumpout over 600m, snatched the whip from rival jockey Maggie Collett and used it on his own horse. Collett, caught off guard,… Read More »
Saturday’s Listed Amelia Park-Belmont Guineas (1600m) was the first black type win for talented three-year-old filly, Luvnwar and jockey Pat Carbery doesn’t believe it will be her last. Carbery is gladly accepting of his association with Luvnwar, guiding her to two wins and a second from her three starts in… Read More »
Jumps jockeys Braidon Small and Conor Brassil are set for a stint on the sidelines following their falls at Warrnambool on Sunday. Small, who has recently overcome a two-year battle with brain cancer, was aboard Aaron Purcell’s Enzed Magic in a 3200-metre maiden hurdle. The five-year-old gelding appeared poised for… Read More »
A black-type winter Wednesday is outside of the norm for punters but the rescheduling of the feature race from last Saturday’s washed-out meeting at Randwick is shaping as an opportunity for favourite backers and James Cummings to nail the Civic Stakes. The $200,000 listed event over 1400-metres will be run at… Read More »
While Bedtime Story was as impressive as a Royal Ascot winner can look when successful in the Listed Chesham Stakes for two-year-olds on Saturday, the Australian interest will be when Ciaron Maher brings the second-placed Pentle Bay to our shores. While Bedtime Story, by champion racehorse and now sire Frankel, demolished the field… Read More »
Good news … Samantha Collet has been cleared of any serious injury following her fall in the second race at Ipswich on Saturday. Collett was transported to hospital but did not have to stay in hospital overnight as she was released once her scans came back clear. “Yeah, I’m ok… Read More »
Tulloch Lodge duo Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott believe there is still room for improvement despite being poised to celebrate their best season since launching their training partnership nine years ago. A double at Canterbury on Wednesday took the pair to 165 wins this season, equalling their previous best mark set… Read More »
Japanese sensation Blow The Horn clinched a coveted spot in the Cox Plate after an impressive win in the Grade 1 Takarazuka Kinen at Kyoto on Sunday. Winning the Takarazuka Kinen grants the victor a ballot exempt invitation to the prestigious Cox Plate, should the connections choose to pursue it…. Read More »
Galaxy Patch showcased his remarkable turn of foot once again at Sha Tin on Sunday, June 23, clinching a dominant victory in the HK$4.2 million G3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) for trainer Pierre Ng. Ridden by Vincent Ho, Galaxy Patch surged from near-last to first in the home straight, completing… Read More »
Mick Price has outlined a three-race spring campaign for Warmonger, the impressive Queensland Derby winner, with the Caulfield Cup as his primary target. Warmonger, who clinched the Queensland Derby with a remarkable 10-length victory in his last outing, will be nominated for the Melbourne Cup. However, Price expressed concerns about… Read More »
In a shift from his typical spring routine, star galloper Mr Brightside will not pursue a third consecutive victory in the P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Co-trainer Ben Hayes mentioned that the nearly seven-year-old gelding had gained 41 kilograms during his spell and would begin stepping up his training… Read More »
Kitty Rose could manage only fifth placing in the Sandringham Stakes on Day 4 at Royal Ascot, but it hasn’t dampened her new trainers’ enthusiasm for what she might be able to achieve once she is exported to Australia. Mick Price said they might just have to deviate from what races he… Read More »
Australian racing fans are now unlikely to see Cascadian’s younger brother Isle Of Jura in Melbourne this spring, thanks to his brilliant win in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot in the early hours of Sunday morning, Australian time. Trainer George Scott had previously said the gelding was prepared for a… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where it is Premier Day, with the Cup and Plate the features. Race One: 1 Beauty Missile Race Two: 2 Apache Pass Race Three: 2 G Liner Race Four: 6 Joy Of Spring Race Five: 4 Steps Ahead… Read More »
Former Sydney-trained mare Wollombi has capped a successful afternoon for Vlad Duric, giving the experienced jockey a treble with her slashing come-from-behind victory in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich. Duric notched earlier wins on her Tony Gollan-trained stablemate Rockribbed and Hedged for Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr), but it was Wollombi’s Listed… Read More »
Cejay Graham has made the most of a late pick-up ride to capture the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich aboard At Witz End, dedicating the victory to the injured jockey she replaced. Samantha Collett was booked to partner the rejuvenated eight-year-old but was taken to hospital following a fall in the… Read More »
Doubters of the old saying ‘babies bring good luck’ might be forced to rethink their position after Lindsay Park dominated Saturday’s nine-race card at Flemington. Brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes celebrated their first metropolitan four-timer as a training team. It came six days after Will Hayes celebrated the arrival of… Read More »
The combination of a return to a dry track and light weight have helped the Tony and Maddysen Sears-trained Red Wave post a determined win in the $250,000 Ipswich Cup. Ridden by Angela Jones, Red Wave ($17) hit the front inside the final 200m and was too strong for London Banker ($17)… Read More »
Royal Ascot for 2024 concludes on Saturday night, headlined by the Jubilee Stakes (1207m). Watch 📺 – Watch the Royal Ascot races live at swiftbet Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Nick Ryan knows Munhamek’s lengthy and fruitful campaign must end at some time, but the indefatigable gelding is not exactly demanding a rest. The Flemington trainer’s stable star made it career win number 12 when he made light work of 61.5kg to win Saturday’s $150,000 The David Bourke at Flemington. The… Read More »
