A mysterious illness affecting horses in Victoria has claimed the lives of at least two thoroughbred yearlings, while several other young horses are exhibiting symptoms of the unknown condition. Nea Clark from Kyark Thoroughbreds reported the loss of two young stock in the past five weeks, and additional two-year-olds are… Read More »
Prominent jockey Damian Lane is set to make a highly anticipated comeback to Victorian racing in the coming weeks. Dean Hawkes, Lane’s manager, reportedly confirmed that his return to the saddle on home soil is likely to take place during the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap meeting. Lane’s absence from… Read More »
The team at Yarraman Park had an enjoyable time racing Flippant and Wednesday will herald the beginning of the next generation for the family when Fickle runs at Warwick Farm. The daughter of I Am Invincible will make her debut in the $55,000 Furphy Plate (1100m). The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained two-year-old… Read More »
As Ascot trainer Dan Morton ramps up preparation for this year’s Ascot Pinnacles carnival with an array of the stable’s top quality horseflesh, he’ll be doing it without one of his stars who has been retired. Kissonallforcheeks, a multiple stakes winning daughter of Written Tycoon with $1.7 in stake earnings… Read More »
A new and eagerly anticipated National Pony Racing Series was unveiled on Monday, promising to showcase the rising stars of the racing world on the prestigious Group 1 stage. This collaborative venture between Thoroughbred Industry Careers and Pony Club Australia will commence next month in Brisbane and span across five… Read More »
Last year’s Winter Challenge proved a springboard to Melbourne Cup 2023 success for one runner and connections of 19 gallopers are hoping the final Black Type race of the season in Sydney can be a launching pad to spring success. Gold Trip resumed with a third placing in the 2022 edition,… Read More »
An impressive jumpout at Cranbourne on Monday morning has Trent Busuttin optimistic Forgot You’s connections could be in for the lucrative spring they were denied by injury last year. The former promising staying three-year-old has not been to the races since finishing down the track in last year’s ATC Australian Derby owing to… Read More »
James Cummings reminded everyone that the big names are not far from returning to the races, producing some of his best-performed colts at Monday’s Hawkesbury trials. Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile, Golden Slipper runner-up Cylinder and beaten Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Barber were among a big team that Godolphin’s Australian head trainer sent… Read More »
Agriculture Victoria is currently investigating a series of sudden deaths in horses that have occurred over the past 13 days in Victoria. Racing Victoria has issued a warning to licensed trainers, advising them to be vigilant as the cause of these deaths is being investigated. Up to 10 horses have… Read More »
Te Akau Racing Australia has officially appointed Ben Gleeson as Assistant Trainer for their new stable set to be based in Cranbourne, Victoria. The announcement has generated excitement within the industry, given Gleeson’s exceptional credentials and experience. Expressing his pride in welcoming Gleeson to the team, David Ellis CNZM, Managing… Read More »
Sydney’s first black-type race of the upcoming season is less than three weeks away and Joe Pride is looking to make an early impact, earmarking two sprinters for next month’s Group 2 Missile Stakes. Both are new stable additions and Pride is keen to get their latest chapters underway. “I’m… Read More »
Craig Williams will be the new rider for Mnementh when the sprinter lines up in a Stakes race at Caulfield. After giving Albury trainer Mitchell Beer his biggest success when taking out the Listed Santa Ana Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on July 1, Mnementh will attempt to add the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) on Saturday… Read More »
Hailing from an outstanding European family, the Aga Khan-bred Tazaral has a way to go to emulate the records of his half-sisters, but he has taken a step in the right direction with his first Australian win. The Irish import started his career with Dermot Weld before joining the Peter and Paul… Read More »
Victoria’s leading jockey for the 2022-23 season Daniel Stackhouse said it was a big thrill to win the race named in honour of Deane Lester at Flemington. Set to be named Victoria’s leading jockey at season’s end, Stackhouse guided the Ben and Jd Hayes-trained Mimi’s Award to victory in the Deane Lester Flemington Cup… Read More »
The standover tactics of jockey Damien Oliver has extracted the best from Sunsource in a narrow victory at Flemington. The win by the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained galloper in the Byerley Handicap (1800m) on Saturday earned the two-year-old a start in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on opening day of the… Read More »
Winning a Villiers Stakes has been a blessing and a curse for tough gelding Brutality, but he has finally got his head back in front at Randwick in what might prove his career swansong. The six-year-old has been difficult to place since taking out the 2021 summer feature but trainer… Read More »
Godolphin and James Cummings will look to continue their good run of form in Adelaide with their two-year-olds after Exploring scored a first-up win at Flemington. The Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m) at Morphettville on July 29 is the potential next assignment for Exploring after her victory in the VRC Member… Read More »
Inglis, the renowned auction house, has announced its upcoming dispersal sale of Turangga Farm, one of Australia’s leading thoroughbred studs. The much-anticipated sale is scheduled for Sunday, July 23, at White Park, Scone. A remarkable selection of broodmares, all in foal, will be up for auction, along with a reduction… Read More »
Beloved Flemington trainer Tommy Hughes Senior has passed away at the age of 93, leaving the racing community in mourning. Hughes, known for his exceptional horsemanship and notable career, trained a string of renowned horses, including Grand Cidium, Rechabite, Umatilla, Grey Song, and the unforgettable Salamander, who narrowly missed victory… Read More »
In an eventful race at Bairnsdale on Friday, the stewards have concluded that Sandrine’s early barrier breach did not significantly affect the outcome of the race, resulting in the filly being declared a starter and correct weight being given. The controversial incident occurred in Race 2 when Sandrine, trained by… Read More »
