Champion jockey Damien Oliver, at 51, reveals that he is taking his illustrious riding career “year-by-year” as he prepares for another exciting Spring Carnival. With an impressive 128 Group 1 wins under his belt, Oliver remains a dominant force in Australian horse racing. However, the veteran is candid about the… Read More »
Some of Australia’s best horses stepped out at Rosehill on Tuesday, with Peter & Paul Snowden showing off four of their best, including seasoned sprinters Mazu and King Of Sparta and classy three-year-olds King’s Gambit and Don Corleone. King’s Gambit and Mazu trialled together, finishing third and fourth respectively behind champion sprinter Nature… Read More »
Warrnambool trainer Tom Dabernig has taken the quiet approach with Plucky Pirouette who will be out to register her first victory since suffering a tendon injury. Plucky Pirouette won on Melbourne Cup Day in 2021 for the Flemington-based Caroline Jennings before spending 19 months away from the racetrack. The daughter of Brazen Beau suffered a flexor… Read More »
Untapped New Zealand mare Prowess has suffered a setback and is now long odds to contest this year’s Cox Plate, for which she was prominent in pre-post betting. Co-trainer Roger James revealed on Tuesday morning that a minor knock that evolved into an abscess required a medical procedure, which took place on… Read More »
Champion sprinter Nature Strip has continued his progress towards a spring campaign by winning a high class trial at Rosehill on Tuesday morning. Trained by Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald, the nine-year-old completed the 900m distance in 55.02 seconds. Nature Strip managed to hold off competitors Overpass and… Read More »
Trainer Mick Price has confirmed that What You Need is set to face off against Giga Kick in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes. The four-year-old recently finished fourth in a Cranbourne trial, led by jockey Ben Melham. Giga Kick took the top spot, followed by Wee Nessy and Magic Time…. Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced a change in schedule for its Thursday and Friday night meetings, now set to conclude at 8:45 pm during non-daylight saving months of September, April, and May. However, premier events like the Group 1 Moir Stakes will continue to finish at 9:45 pm. Matt Welsh, RV… Read More »
Jockey Tommy Berry is almost back in business as he approaches the end of his seven-month disqualification period. The star hoop is free to ride in barrier trials from next week and can be expected to be in full stride soon … but, before that, he has been granted special… Read More »
Arguably the best horse in Australia, Giga Kick had his first official piece of work ahead of his Spring campaign, winning an 850m jump out at Cranbourne on Monday morning. Settling at the back of the field of five, Giga Kick found the line nicely between runners under regular jockey Craig… Read More »
Winning can sometimes provide a private pleasure to connections that is far more deep seated than any public fanfare can create. That would have been the case when the David Vandyke trained Orbisyn made it three wins on the trot at Doomben on Saturday … the last two of those… Read More »
“As for the autumn schedule, our main target is the Japan Cup on November 26,” said master trainer Tetsuya Kimura when discussing Equinox, and Japan’s place on the international stage. “It’s a top international race that he did not run in last year, and the owner have their own intentions… Read More »
Brilliant fencer Stern Idol will take his place in Sunday’s Grand National Steeplechase after pleasing his trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, since his stunning Crisp Steeplechase victory. The hulking import obliterated his rivals by 25 lengths in that 4200-metre at Sandown on August 6 and has shown no ill-effects since…. Read More »
Sidelined jockey Jim Byrne can’t wait for September. “September is when I go back and see the surgeon,” said Byrne who has not ridden for a little over three months since being left with no choice but to opt for knee surgery, instead of retirement, when the constant, horrendous pain… Read More »
Samantha Collett is heading back to New Zealand today, but it will only be a fleeting visit before she returns to the Sunshine State. “I’m going from August 21 until September 4 for a few weeks, just to catch up with my family and pack my house up and maybe… Read More »
Amelia’s Jewel made a compelling case for her upcoming campaign with a triumphant trial win this morning at Lark Hill. Trained by Simon Miller, she showcased her elite form, igniting speculation on her path for the remainder of the season. Miller is yet to finalise whether the talented mare will… Read More »
Some more of the youngsters that were right at the pointy end of the juvenile ranks are nominated for Rosehill on Saturday on a day of 3yo features. The G3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) is a kick off for several of those such as Don Corleone ($11) who ran in all… Read More »
Trainer Ken Keys has nominated his promising three-year-old colt, Scheelite, for the Cox Plate. While Scheelite’s main target is the Caulfield Guineas, Keys believes the Cox Plate should also be on the agenda. “With the Cox Plate he’s already in but you don’t have a choice with a horse like… Read More »
Giga Kick, ridden by Craig Williams, advanced his spring preparations with a jump-out victory at Cranbourne this morning. As the current favorite for The Everest 2023 with $3.50 odds and the $4.00 top elect with unibet for The Golden Eagle, the champion horse showcased his undeniable form by outclassing notable… Read More »
In a strong return to Victorian racing, jockey Jamie Kah secured a win on Sunday with All Black, a horse trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr., at Cranbourne. This was Kah’s first win since coming back from an injury layoff that started in March. Just a day prior,… Read More »
Cox Plate contender Light Infantry secured another European Group 1 placing last Sunday, finishing third in the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois at Deauville. “Obviously delighted with his run,” said current trainer David Simcock, adding that the horse was “arguably unlucky not to be second” due to… Read More »
