Casino War turned in an impressive and tough performance at Broome on Saturday, giving fledgling trainer Anthony Barton an emotional and notable victory. Sent out a $9 chance in the field of seven starters, Casino War covered ground out wide from gate seven, but gave a kick in the straight and… Read More »
Melbourne-trained galloper Ayrton remains at the top of the betting for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap despite drawing off the track. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper drew barrier 19 in the 23-horse which comprises 18 starters and five emergencies. If the emergencies do not gain a start,… Read More »
Spurred on by Valiant Elegance’s indomitable run of form, Lyle Hewitson is remaining buoyant the chestnut has got what it takes to join a select band of gallopers with victory in the first section of the HK$1.57 million Class 3 Calla Lily Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening… Read More »
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace always have a strong hand at Victorian feature meetings but will put all their eggs in one mare’s basket for the Golden Topaz (1200m). How Womantic, already a Group 3 winner as a three-year-old filly, has been out of the winner’s circle for nearly two… Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced increases for the upcoming season with connections of horses racing for $314 million in prize money and bonuses. It is the first time the figure has surpassed $300 million and is a rise of $140 million, or 80 per cent, since 2015, with the new season… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup Carnival, the showpiece of the Victoria Racing Club, has been given a boost, both financially and with programming changes. While no additional prize money has been thrown at the Melbourne Cup, the fourth and final day has been given support and will now be known as Champions… Read More »
Robert Heathcote’s fears that Startantes could miss a start in Saturday’s 2022 Stradbroke Handicap were allayed when the filly scraped in, which has resulted in a big sigh of relief. The daughter of Star Turn needs only a turnaround in fortunes to be a factor in the $1.5 million Group… Read More »
Racing NSW have today announced a boost in prizemoney for Australia’s premier four-year-old race, The Golden Eagle. Already Australia’s second richest race behind The Everest, The Golden Eagle will now be worth a staggering $10 million in prizemoney. Previously worth $7,500,000, the extra $2.5 million comes from additional sponsorship according the… Read More »
Queensland Racing Carnival’s showcase event Stradbroke Day is bound to enthrall with Saturday’s Eagle Farm meeting playing host to three million-dollar features. Headlined by the time-honoured Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, fellow Group 1 feature the JJ Atkins and the Group 2 The Q22 will play admirable undercards on Saturday, with… Read More »
The 2021 Melbourne Cup may prove to be one of the greatest ever run. That is the view of Victoria Racing Club Executive General Manager Racing, Leigh Jordon, after Verry Elleegant posted a world class performance to win Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Verry Elleegant provided Chris Waller and James McDonald with their first Melbourne Cup… Read More »
Tony Gollan’s Stradbroke Handicap team could have doubled following Baller’s win on Saturday, but he has not given up hope on the mare who has long been his leading contender for the $1.5 million Group 1. Queensland’s leading trainer is adamant Isotope is poised to turn around what has been a… Read More »
Feted as the most successful jockey in Hong Kong history, Douglas Whyte will continue to pursue further glories as a trainer after Ace One provided the South African with his 40th victory of the season by winning the Class 3 Apprentice Jockeys’ School 50th Anniversary Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha… Read More »
Read the latest racing updates and information out of Western Australia for their race meetings on Saturday, June 4th, 2022. 1 – DEVOTED The partnership of owners Bob and Sandra Peters and trainer Michael Grantham is building a head of steam, combining for their first feature success on the back… Read More »
It is not often that a stable the size of Nick Ryan has runners in three states. But that is what Ryan had on Saturday, spreading his staff far and wide with runners at Eagle Farm, Morphettville Parks, Flemington and Bendigo. The results did not go Ryan’s way with placings… Read More »
They’ve tasted plenty of success with horses like All Star Mile winner Mugatoo and Big Duke and syndicators Australian Bloodstock look to have another live one on their hands in the form of New Zealand import Per Inaway ($5) trained by Kris Lees. Th Per Incanto filly won at Rosehill… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, with solid depth across the program. Race One: 3 Steel Win Race Two: 13 Winwin Thirtythree Race Three: 6 Tuchel Race Four: 1 Happy Day Race Five: 10 E Brother Race Six: 4 Nicholson Returns Race Seven: 8… Read More »
A filly got a much deserved Group l triumph, a familiar duo dominated a feature day while an unbeaten filly sparkled in town. All that and more in this weeks edition of ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’. KEY NEWS: Gypsy Goddess Wins Oaks David Vandyke has been long saying that Gypsy Goddess is the… Read More »
The horse trainer David Vandyke believes may be the best stayer he has trained has given him success in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Sunshine Coast-based trainer has had a number of high-class gallopers through his hands but believes Gypsy Goddess will eventually prove the best stayer… Read More »
Grahame Begg trained filly Passive Aggressive made it three wins from three starts with another dominant display at Flemington. By Fastnet Rock out of a group three winning mare is a recipe for success and Passive Aggressive is certainly living up to her pedigree, recording her biggest win to date… Read More »
Trainer Jarrod Austin would’ve been thinking he’d made the trip to Flemington for nothing as the gates opened and Looks Like Elvis missed the start by three lengths, but a brilliant ride by experienced hoop Linda Meech was the difference in the end. Meech picked her way through the field… Read More »
