Fresh from arriving in Hong Kong a day earlier, Michael Dee delivered the ideal start to his short riding stint in the Asian racing hub by riding a winner on debut. He was, in fact, narrowly denied a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday though Dee described his triumphant start as… Read More »
Excitement builds as City Of Lights, the younger sister of legendary racehorse Winx, prepares to make her highly anticipated debut at Cranbourne on Friday night. The three-year-old filly, sired by the late champion Japanese stallion Deep Impact and out of Winx’s dam Vegas Showgirl, will contest the second event of… Read More »
Peter Moody, renowned trainer and former trainer of champion mare Black Caviar, is set to test the waters with Black Caviar’s daughter, Invincible Caviar, as she makes her return to racing in a stakes race on Saturday. The four-year-old mare, sired by I Am Invincible, has been accepted to run… Read More »
Trainer Clayton Douglas has picked up a little travelling money for his upcoming trip to Queensland to check on stable star Giga Kick with a race-to-race double at Sale. The Everest winner and last start Doomben 10,000 victor is currently spelling in the warmer climate in Queensland ahead of being prepared for a spring campaign…. Read More »
With a fancy pedigree and the price tag to match, there was plenty of interest in the debut of $2.25 million colt Congregation at Canterbury and despite running his race in patches, he left no doubt about his ability. A brother to 2018 Golden Slipper winner Estijaab and the stakes performed… Read More »
South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott is making the trip over the border looking to add another Stakes race to the record of Taunting. Successful in the Listed Hills Railway Stakes (1100m) at Oakbank last month, Taunting is set to run in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1000m) at Sandown on Saturday…. Read More »
Most horses derive natural improvement from their first-up run, but the fitness benefits will be even more pronounced for Conscript when he steps out for his second campaign start at Randwick. The five-year-old was narrowly beaten by a race-fit Astero when resuming on a heavy track at Rosehill in April, an effort… Read More »
A stronger than anticipated Stakes race in Sydney has led Wagga trainer Gary Colvin waiting a week to try his luck in Melbourne. Colvin had Another One down to contest the Listed Lord Mayors Cup (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday but felt that race was a little too strong. Instead, he will make the trip to… Read More »
The horse John O’Shea hoped would be his winter carnival flagbearer is in the spelling paddock, but the top trainer still has some bullets to fire in Brisbane’s major races. O’Shea will start Stroke Of Luck and former New Zealander Andalus in the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm on… Read More »
For those âyoungâunsâ wishing to step-up in the Thoroughbred industry then its free admission for all those 36 and under to join the TBA Next Crop in your home state. âThoroughbred Breeders Australia believe there is a chance to create a network where young people who are already in the… Read More »
Three jockeys, Daniel Stackhouse, Brad Rawiller, and apprentice Tianni Chapman, have been handed suspensions following incidents at the Mornington races. Tianni Chapman received a suspension of 24 meetings for careless riding during race five. Her mount, Moolah Moolah, shifted out near the 100-meter mark without sufficient clearance, resulting in a… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 Vincy Race Two: 8 Tronic Mighty Race Three: 12 Cordyceps One Race Four: 1 Awesome Treasure Race Five: 1 Happy For All Race Six: 6 Seasons Wit Race… Read More »
The upcoming Mildura Cup Carnival, originally scheduled to take place on July 21 and 22, has been relocated to alternative venues after the Mildura track failed to recover from the devastating floods that occurred last year. The track underwent remedial work, but it will not be suitable for racing in… Read More »
New Zealand Minister for Racing, Kieran McAnulty, has announced an exciting development for the country’s racing industry with the approval of a 25-year partnership between TAB NZ and UK betting company Entain. This landmark agreement guarantees at least NZ$900 million in funding for the racing industry over the next five… Read More »
Stephanie Bakranich, who will saddle up Playing Marika in Saturdays Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m), admits the mare’s recent form has taken her by surprise. Stephanie Bakranich pinpointed two races for Playing Marika this campaign, but is glad she had a change of heart as it’s panned out better than she could… Read More »
While some things change, some things stay the same. It’s business as usual for veteran trainer Darryn Pateman. As he has done for nearly two decades, Pateman is getting ready for Broome’s season-opening meeting in a fortnight. Pateman is based at Karnup, but each year travels thousands of kilometres to… Read More »
He’s had 80 winners for the racing season, including 30 in town, and popular trainer Bjorn Baker will be looking to add to the win column as he travels far and wide this week. With almost 150 horses registered under the care of Baker, the former Kiwi is always looking to… Read More »
Forbidden Love almost readjusted the record for the highest-priced lot in the history of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale when the glittering offering kicked off on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. The three-time Group 1 winner became the latest high-profile member of the Yulong broodmare band when knocked down to… Read More »
The last time Ed Cummings was in Adelaide for a Group 1 race, it was as an assistant trainer to his father Anthony with a horse at the end of its preparation. Fast forward seven years and Cummings is back in town as a successful trainer in his own right, this time… Read More »
Trainer Raquel Williams could not have been more pleased with the trial of Coming Around at Lark Hill on Monday. She says it proved the seven-year-old still possessed a zest and appetite for racing. Coming Around ran second to Fiorucci Mama in a 950m heat and was strong late without… Read More »
