Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have strengthened their hand for the Magic Millions Classic after The Novelist confirmed his spot in the $2 million race with a gutsy performance in the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Doomben. The Novelist will join stablemates Platinum Jubilee and Summer Loving in the Gold Coast showpiece after… Read More »
Right You Are has continued his progression from a potentially career ending injury with a fighting win at Moonee Valley. His win in the Sweeney Estate Agents North Altona Handicap (2040m) on Saturday followed his first win in more than two years when successful at Sandown on December 10. Sent out the $2.70 favourite under… Read More »
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Inundation has made a record-breaking return to the racetrack with a stylish win at Moonee Valley. Inundation posted a time of 56.84 secs in taking out the Sweeney Estate Agents Caroline Springs Handicap (1000m) lowering the mark of 56.92 secs set by Written Beauty in 2020…. Read More »
Hawkesbury filly Fire Lane has claimed the scalps of leading Magic Millions fancies Platinum Jubilee and Empire Of Japan with a last-stride win in the Drinkwise Plate at Randwick to rocket up markets for the Gold Coast feature. The youngster firmed from $26 to share the second line of betting… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Saturday, with solid depth across the program. Race One: 11 Fast Buck Race Two: 3 Sunny Baby Race Three: 1 Golden Bull Race Four: 4 Red Titan Race Five: 9 The Multiplier Race Six: 4 Bright Kid Race Seven:… Read More »
The dramatic disqualification of Alligator Blood from the 2020, $2 million Magic Millions Guineas had an equally dramatic sequel in the Supreme Court on Friday when the Judge Burns handed down a ruling in favour of Alan Endresz, who was the majority share owner of Alligator Blood at the time… Read More »
Shamino has been a cause of frustration for trainer Phillip Stokes to such an extent the sprinter is prepared from his base in Adelaide. The sprinter will be back in Melbourne for the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) at Sandown on Monday, looking to make it two wins from his past three starts. Stokes said Shamino’s best… Read More »
Cranbourne trainer John Moloney would like to give apprentice Tayla Childs both a Christmas present and a going away gift over the festive season. Childs leaves for Perth on Wednesday on a three-month loan, but if the stint proves successful, it could be extended. Moloney has booked Childs for Fine Dane in the Sweeney… Read More »
Christmas is a time when many industries wind down but for racing, it is one of the busiest periods of the year. With Sydney metropolitan meetings on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, the Belle Of The Turf Stakes program at Gosford on Wednesday and city cards on New Years’ Eve… Read More »
Chris Waller is banking on a distance rise and seven-day back-up to help Smirk rediscover her best form when she heads to Randwick for the Christmas Eve meeting. The daughter of Preferment showed staying promise during her three-year-old season, finishing third in The Roses (2100m) and fourth to Gypsy Goddess in the… Read More »
In this expanding world of animal care, the 7th International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses features at the 2023 Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Tuesday 14 February. “After several years of online webinars, we are excited our face-to-face IFAR event returns at this 39th Asian Racing Conference,” said… Read More »
Scone horseman Scott Singleton is no stranger to Highway Handicap success, but he will find himself rubbing shoulders with some of Sydney racing’s biggest names when he saddles up two-year-old Super Norwest at Randwick. The only country trainer represented in Saturday’s Drinkwise Plate (1100m), Singleton will go head-to-head with the… Read More »
Trainer Dan Morton has warned punters not to underestimate Stafford’s Lad who is attempting to claim a second A.T.A. Stakes victory (2200m) at Ascot on Saturday. A winner of the Boulder Cup (2100m) and Kalgoorlie Cup (2200m) double in the spring, Stafford’s Lad is looking to recapture that form after… Read More »
The in-form training partnership of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr have shown interest in securing a spot in the inaugural running of The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot next year. The powerful Melbourne stable have placed Lombardo ‘s name into the mix for the $4 million event, with 13 of the 14… Read More »
The O’Dea-Hoysted stable will rely on talented sprinter Shooting For Gold in the Listed Magic Millions Falvelon at Doomben after scratching barn mate Contemptuous due to a wide draw. While Contemptuous will now go to next month’s Magic Millions race day without another run, Shooting For Gold will use Saturday’s 1200-metre… Read More »
Greg Eurell won’t mind a later than expected finish if Hardly Sweet can win at Moonee Valley. Hardly Sweet runs in the Sweeney Estate Agents Williamstown Handicap (2500m) on Saturday at 5pm, and being Christmas Eve, Eurell was hoping to see the mare race in an earlier timeslot. “It would have been nice if it was on a bit… Read More »
Angela Jones turned in another outstanding race riding performance at Eagle Farm on Wednesday … well, four outstanding performances to be precise … which saw her end the day having ridden half of the winners on the eight-race card. That is a real distinction, whoever achieves it and where-ever it… Read More »
With seven winners from his past 19 runners, it is fair to say Matthew Dale’s recent move to Goulburn has got off to a flying start. The former Canberra-based horseman officially saddled up his first runners from his new digs on December 3 and since then his winning strike rate… Read More »
Trainer Phillip Stokes has a fairly good idea as to the ability of Devils Delight who is set to make his debut at Moonee Valley. Devils Delight runs in the Ladbrokes Mates Mode Handicap (1200m) on Saturday opposed to six opponents, four of which are having their first starts. Stokes took a… Read More »
Sandown has undergone a facelift in recent weeks as it hosts the major autumn meetings while construction continues at Caulfield on the new inner track. The members areas have undergone works to bring them into the 2020’s, but one of the biggest changes is the installation of a second winning post. To keep some of the… Read More »
