The feature jumps races at Warrnambool are likely to come around too soon for Wil John but the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained galloper could still be a player at the May Carnival. Wil John will make his long-awaited return to racing when he steps out in the VOBIS Gold Heath (2100m) at Sandown on… Read More »
James Cummings is enjoying an outstanding season with his two-year-olds and he will bid to parlay that into a Group 1 win on the final day of the Sydney autumn carnival. The Godolphin head trainer will start late-blooming juveniles Amur and Tom Kitten in the Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday, the… Read More »
Imperial Lad will chase another rich pay day when he heads to Sandown for the Victorian Owners and Breeders Race Day. The John Moloney-trained galloper won the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) at the corresponding meeting at Caulfield 12 months ago but will line up in the VOBIS Gold Sprint (1200m) on Saturday…. Read More »
Wednesday’s mid-week meeting at Ballarat has been abandoned following a decision made by stewards early this morning. The call came after a track inspection revealed the detrimental impact of overnight rain on the racing surface, with large amounts of surface water making it unsuitable for racing. In response to the… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 4 Natural Storm Race Two: 3 Over The Moon Race Three: 1 Prime Mortar Race Four: 1 Zone D Race Five: 4 G One Excellent Race Six: 4 Splendid… Read More »
Racing Victoria (RV) has unveiled a series of minor adjustments to its protocols for the 2023 Spring Racing Carnival. The changes follow a comprehensive review by RV’s working group, which consists of integrity, veterinary, equine welfare, and racing experts. The group gathered feedback from various industry stakeholders, including Australian and… Read More »
More than $30 separates stablemates Ripcord and Dublin Red in Tabtouch betting on Saturday’s G2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot, but trainer Luke Fernie cannot split the pair. Ripcord, A Written By gelding, was green and raw when he won the Listed Perth Stakes (1100m) on debut two weeks ago,… Read More »
There would not be as many well-travelled mares in Australia than the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Bella Nipotina. The rising six-year-old will add Perth to the list of Australian capital cities she has raced in when a starter in the $4 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Bella Nipotina started… Read More »
The RWWA has released a statement that the barrier draw for the Quokka which was conducted earlier today is under review. The barrier draw for the $5m Quokka at Ascot his weekend will undergo a review after barriers for Uncommon James and Massimo were mixed up. The RWWA has requested… Read More »
Jockey Ethan Brown is facing a lengthy six-month recovery process after suffering a devastating fall during the Australian Guineas race. The 24-year-old Group 1 winner was left with severe injuries that required three surgeries within a few days, losing almost all his blood and spending three days in a medically… Read More »
Trainers Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock are banking on a shorter trip and the addition of blinkers proving beneficial for Magic Mogul at Sandown. The Showdown (1200m) and the $1 million prize money it has on offer on Saturday will be the next port of call for Magic Mogul who was narrowly… Read More »
Group 1 winning jockey Blake Shinn has been suspended for three weeks after testing positive to a banned substance in a sleeping pill following a random urine test. Shinn was asked to provide a sample at Sandown on February 25, which upon analysis was found to contain the banned substance, Zolpidem acid metabolite, a type of… Read More »
Jockey Craig Williams has made a return to the saddle a little over four weeks since a fall at Flemington left him with a broken collarbone and ribs. Williams rode at Sandown on Easter Monday and was the first of the jockeys injured in falls over three consecutive Saturdays to make it back… Read More »
Apprentice Carleen Hefel has achieved a career milestone at Sandown securing a treble at a metropolitan meeting. Her treble on the Easter Monday holiday fixture came courtesy of a double aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Unusual Culture and Aiming which followed her victory on Funzelle for Peter Moody earlier in the program. “It’s very important, especially… Read More »
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable could be tempted to head to a stakes race after Chill The Krug broke through for her maiden win at Sandown. The Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on April 25 will be considered for Chill The Krug after her win in the Tile Importer Handicap (1400m)… Read More »
Of those nominated, only three of them have saluted so the big carrot is there to take the 1200m feature. They comprise a couple of Tulloch Lodgers Butch Cassidy and Critique plus Shesallshenanigans has two victories. The VOBIS Sires Guineas (1600m) has a good mix of the boys and girls entered. Kings Consort won… Read More »
If High Approach can display the same toughness as his sire Highland Reel, then trainer Archie Alexander will have an above average stayer. Highland Reel was an accomplished traveller for the Aidan O’Brien stable that would start off his season in Dubai, race through Europe and have his final start of the year in… Read More »
Grahame Begg will resist the temptation of aiming too high too soon with the unbeaten Magic Time. The three-year-old daughter of Hellbent has remained in Sydney since her impressive first-up win in the Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on April 1 and is set to run in the Group 3… Read More »
Randwick will host the last day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival with the running of two G1s and some excellent support races. The G1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) is going to be a brilliant race now upped to $1.5million. Everest winner Giga Kick ($3) looks for some retribution this preparation but… Read More »
Renowned ratings expert Daniel O’Sullivan has weighed in on the debate surrounding Anamoe and his ability to compete against Europe’s racing titans. O’Sullivan believes that Anamoe must push his limits and surpass his personal best in order to stand a chance in the high-stakes world of horse racing. Anamoe recently… Read More »
