Tony Gollan has plotted a path to spring racing action for his rising star Antino, who boasts a race record of eight wins from his nine career starts. Seven of those wins were achieved in his four-year-old season as the now five-year-son of Redwood moved effortlessly from a Class 1… Read More »
In an exciting development for the Victorian racing community, a groundbreaking initiative known as the Ladbrokes Owners Incentive Scheme is set to reward maiden winners with an additional $2000 bonus payment. The innovative scheme, launching on September 1, 2023, is poised to inject up to $9 million in bonuses into… Read More »
Following a race fall at Sandown, apprentice jockey Luke Campbell, is currently under observation at Alfred Hospital. The West Australian rider, who remained conscious after the incident, is being assessed for suspected shoulder and knee soreness. Initial scans on his shoulder have fortunately ruled out any fractures. The accident occurred… Read More »
Trainer Dane Smith could not have asked for a better birthday present than the one San Remo presented at Sandown. As Smith contemplated birthday celebrations after turning 53 on Sunday, San Remo stormed home to claim the Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown to give the trainer his biggest success. Smith did win the Listed… Read More »
Jockey Willie McCarthy questioned those who doubted the staying ability of Stern Idol after the imported jumper gave a dashing display to claim the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown. As Stern Idol crossed the line in the 4200m contest 25 lengths clear of his rivals on Sunday, McCarthy put his hand up to his… Read More »
Apprentice Luke Campbell has been transported to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital following a race fall at Sandown. Campbell was aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Naval Academy in the Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap (1200m) when the gelding appeared to get onto heels and dislodge the rider. The apprentice was thrown into the air and landed… Read More »
Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is happier to take a more positive view and instead let the fact he has outridden his allowance so quickly fuel… Read More »
Renowned jockey Jamie Kah is poised to make her comeback to the racetrack, receiving the all-clear to participate in Cranbourne trials after a lengthy hiatus. Having been sidelined since a serious fall at Flemington in March, Kah’s return was eagerly anticipated as she battled brain bleeding and a prolonged concussion…. Read More »
Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched his seventh success from 25 starts in Saturday’s Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Rosehill to continue his affinity with his… Read More »
A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of the winner, Big Parade broke down shortly after entering the straight with Josh Parr doing a tremendous job to stay in… Read More »
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). For trainer Danny O’Brien, the effort held added merit with the gelding being in… Read More »
Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported from France earlier in 2023 with feature Australian staying even aspirations, the five-year-old gelding won again over the Flemington 2000-metres… Read More »
Michael Hawkes isn’t one to dish out undue praise for a jockey, but even he was full of compliments for newly minted senior rider Tyler Schiller after his winning effort on Petulant at Rosehill. Sydney’s champion apprentice in 2021-22, Schiller came out of his time for the start of the new racing season… Read More »
As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment for the experienced horseman and his new training partner Harris Walker. Starlight Scope ($13), ridden by Jye McNeil, was game to… Read More »
Glorious Goodwood 2023 concludes this Saturday night, headlined by the Group ll Langtry Stakes (2816m) for the Fillies & Mares. swiftbet đ°Â đ Download the hottest new betting app
A Melbourne spring campaign is on offer for Alaskan God if he comes through the Jockey Celebration Day Stakes (1400m) in top order at Belmont on Saturday. There’s a fair bit riding on Alaskan God’s return and a bit of lost pride to claw back after he failed to land… Read More »
Glorious Goodwood 2023 continues this Friday night, headlined by the King George Qatar Stakes (1006m), the feature sprint race of the Carnival. swiftbet đ°Â đ Download the hottest new betting app King George Qatar Stakes đ: View the Field and Odds for the King George Qatar Stakes
Rachael Cunningham could talk for hours about stable star Bee Tee Junior. The recently turned 12-year-old heads to the Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown on Sunday as a prelude to the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on August 27. If successful for a second time in the Grand National Steeplechase, Cunningham would consider retirement… Read More »
The progress Berkeley Square made during his spring campaign 12 months ago triggered a thought bubble in trainer Jason Warren’s head. The Warren-trained Gawnski is set to follow a similar campaign to the one Berkeley Square did in the early part of last spring. And Warren is looking for a similar result on Saturday when Gawnski runs in the… Read More »
Ultra-consistent It’Sourtime will get the chance to add to his record when heads to the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. While It’sourtime may only have registered four wins from his 20 starts, the gelding does have 11 minor placings to his credit and more than $560,000 in prize money. Added to that record… Read More »
