Dylan Gibbons was left searching for superlatives after emerging colt Ozzmosis maintained his unbeaten record with a classy victory over the highly-touted Royal Tribute at Randwick. The top apprentice compared the Bjorn Baker-trained winner to a luxury car and said the most exciting aspect of his performance was the fact he was… Read More »
South Australia’s racing industry is poised for a significant prize money increase, thanks to the state government’s decision to amplify the Point of Consumption (POC) tax returns. The Labor Government, led by Peter Malinauskas, will elevate the POC tax revenue allocated to the racing industry from 10% to 20% starting… Read More »
Michael Grantham hasn’t lost faith in Kaptain Kaos and believes he is capable of returning to the winner’s list in Saturday’s Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont. It hasn’t been a kind 12-months for Kaptain Kaos who has been unable to replicate black-type form since winning the G3 Hyperion Stakes… Read More »
A horse that his trainer thought may have been finished racing a year ago has come out to win the feature sprint race at the three-day Swan Hill Carnival. Yulong Storm has provided trainer Nathan Hobson and his former apprentice Madison Lloyd with the feature sprint race of the Carnival, the Golden Topaz (1200m) on Friday…. Read More »
Notorious One has not won a race in 658 days, but co-trainer Chris Gangemi believes the seven-year-old can go close to breaking the drought at Belmont on Saturday. Together with a rain-affected track and two sound runs, Chris Gangemi says Notorious One is poised to return to the winner’s circle… Read More »
It is not often that a horse drops in class but also drops in weight. But that is the case facing Esta La Roca when she steps out in the Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1000m) at Sandown on Saturday. Returning from a break at Sandown on May 27, Esta La Roca… Read More »
Startrade is making a step up in distance for Saturday’s G3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont and trainer Dan Morton thinks he will handle the extra trip. Startrade, a revelation since entering Dan Morton’s stable, is chasing two feature wins in a row after his upset victory in the G3… Read More »
Trainer John Sadler considered he had an Oaks filly on his hands until two bouts of surgery put an end to the majority of her three-year-old career. That filly, Foreign Raider, will have her first start in almost 15 months when she steps out in the Quayclean Handicap (1300m) at Sandown on Saturday. Foreign Raider… Read More »
Only three Group 1 races remain for the 2022-23 season, and it is tight at the top as to who will win train the most winners. Chris Waller, with 12 wins to date, currently heads the list from James Cummings (11) with Ciaron Maher and David Eustace (10) in third place. Waller will look to cement his place… Read More »
The Victorian Jockeys Association (VJA) is pushing for earlier ending times for many night meetings, following the announcement by Racing Victoria (RV) of a trial period introducing a tenth race in Melbourne every Saturday. VJA CEO Matt Hyland suggests that the additional race could lead to a revision of finishing… Read More »
If there was an award for the most energetic horse at Randwick on Saturday, Crafty Eagle would probably win it. John Thompson has put a saddle on countless gallopers during his long and successful career, but few have come close to showing the same zest for life as the three-year-old. “He is… Read More »
It has been almost 20 years to the day since Choisir’s Royal Ascot heroics and the champion sprinter is still finding ways to make his mark on the Paul Perry stable. The hulking chestnut is the sire of Perry’s only two runners at Randwick on Saturday, progressive three-year-old Nosey Parker in the… Read More »
Veteran jockey Joe Bowditch was hospitalised on Thursday following an incident at Werribee racetrack. The unfortunate event occurred during Race 7 while Bowditch was riding Gracie Turf, owned by Julien Welsh. As reported by Ed Sadler from Racing.com, stewards confirmed the decision to transport Bowditch to the hospital for medical… Read More »
Amidst the gloomy weather conditions at Belmont trials on Tuesday, there was a ray of sunshine for Ascot trainer Stefan Vahala. After months of frustration, Aztec Ruler offered Stefan Vahala an encouraging winter preview with a strong barrier trial effort. Aztec Ruler finished a close third to Major Mario and Success Play, running… Read More »
John Thompson reckons he has just about figured out the puzzle that is recent stable acquisition Surreal Step and he is hoping to see the fruits of his labour at Randwick. The six-year-old has been with Thompson for three runs and the respected trainer has learned a bit more about him each time…. Read More »
Robbie Fradd won the 2020 Stradbroke aboard Tyzone, sweeping out wide on the track, coming from well back to prevail in a grandstand finish in which only a length covered the first five runners across the line … the irony being that win was achieved in front of an empty… Read More »
Michael Grantham hasn’t lost faith in Kaptain Kaos and believes he is capable of returning to the winner’s list in Saturday’s Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont. It hasn’t been a kind 12-months for Kaptain Kaos who has been unable to replicate black-type form since winning the G3 Hyperion Stakes… Read More »
Fields of Omagh, the revered two-time Cox Plate winner and beloved member of Living Legends, has passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of racing enthusiasts. Fondly known as Foo, he held a special place as the founding horse of the organization. “Foo was a very special horse, a wonderful… Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced a tenth race on Saturday’s will be trialled for 12 months commencing from the new season in August. The extra race will carry $80,000 in prize money and will provide a broad mix of opportunities for connections, with some of the smaller stables to be beneficiaries. A total of $3.52 million… Read More »
Albury mare Boss Lady Rocks might have been a late starter to the racing game, but she is proving to be worth the wait. The sprinter didn’t debut until she was almost five and it was a humble beginning as she finished midfield and soundly beaten in a country maiden… Read More »
