As a champion apprentice Nick RyanĀ could not snare a Group 1 win and in his time as an up-and-coming trainer his opportunities at the highest level have been rare. But in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday he will have dual representationĀ inĀ chasing a large… Read More »
Eight races have been set down for Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with strong fields assembled for the meeting. Race One: 1 Crown Avenue Race Two: 4 Fast Pace Race Three: 11 Xiang Lan Qi Race Four: 1 Fire Ball Race Five: 1 What A Legend Race Six: 5 Smoothies… Read More »
Seven races have been set down for Cambridge on Wednesday in what looks a good quality meeting. We take a look at each of the seven races and give our tips and best bets for the meeting at Cambridge. Race One: 9 Daario Race Two: 2 Flag Hunter Race Three:… Read More »
Racing Victoria will become one of the first sporting organisations to mandate vaccinations for all of its participants. All participants; trainers, jockeys, stable staff and race day officials will be required to have at least one vaccination doses prior to Caulfield Cup day (18th October) to be allowed into race… Read More »
Now that the paperwork has been done and the final deal done and dusted, there is not much time for the connections of Rothfire to stop and enjoy the feeling of relief at gaining a slot in the $15 million The Everest. Sure, the securing of a run in The… Read More »
The differing tales of two different jockeys were on display today with announcements concerning their riding futures. Star apprentice Zac Lloyd is in hospital following a track work fall. Heās nursing a broken wrist. On the other side of lifeās fickle coin, top NSW provincial hoop Mitchell Bell, is set… Read More »
Had Incentivise bypassed the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, he would have received less weight in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. As favouriteĀ for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup,Ā IncentiviseĀ was the horse that created the most interest ahead of the release of weightsĀ on Tuesday. IncentiviseĀ has 55.5kg for the Caulfield Cup (2400m) on… Read More »
Nadaraja burst into Kosciuszko calculations with a 4.6 length romp last start and will look to confirm is position in the $1.3 million feature at Randwick on Saturday. Impressive three-year-old NadarajaĀ will head to the TAB Highway Handicap (1000m) on Saturday looking to make it three wins in-a-row. The son of… Read More »
The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Twilight Payment heads Melbourne Cup weights with 58kg, a rise of 2.5kg on last year’s winning weight. Greg Carpenter, Racing Victoria Executive General Manager Racing, says the release of weights for the Caulfield and Melbourne CupsĀ has had a different feel than in previous years. The… Read More »
For the sake of $300, trainers Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock have kept their options open with ultra-consistent King Magnus. Originally electing to bypass the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, the race could become an option if the race falls away at acceptance time. King… Read More »
Glen BossĀ is looking to Melbourne galloper AyrtonĀ to provide himĀ another big mileĀ winĀ at Randwick. Having won seven DoncasterĀ Handicaps, Boss is after a fifth win inĀ the EpsomĀ HandicapĀ on October 2Ā havingĀ been granted permission to ride Ayrton 1kg overweight atĀ 51kg. Boss’ last win in the Epsom came two years ago on the Chris Waller-trained Kolding and… Read More »
As the gates fly open, and as they jump as one, itās the Spring Fashion Stakes Competition āthat gets your fun back on trackā at Royal Randwick, āin an exhilarating trackside atmosphere.ā Always the opening day of the Spring Everest Carnival, itās the $1 million Fujitsu General George Main Stakes… Read More »
With only five slots remaining, Wednesday could be the last chance Superior WitnessĀ has to impress Kosciuszko slot holders when he lines up in the Earthlight At Darley Handicap (1150m). The Luke Thomas-trained gelding hasn’t finished outside the top-two in his five runs this campaign and tackles metropolitan company for the… Read More »
Having originally been ruled out starting in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, the Group 1 race is back on the agenda for Streets Of Avalon. TheĀ $600,000 first prizeĀ for the Sir Rupert Clarke StakesĀ on his favoured track is too much of an enticement for Shane NicholsĀ to ignore with Streets Of Avalon…. Read More »
It goes without saying that Jamie Kahās punishment for her involvement in the Airbnb scandal goes way beyond a three month suspension. The blow to her reputation, her mental anguish over her own actions as well as having to cope with the response of her peers to her indiscretion and… Read More »
Blake Shinnās stunning four-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday has put his rivals very much on notice that, after two years of perseverance as a bit player, he is now set to reap the benefits he has worked so hard for in the coming season. The certainty of securing a… Read More »
Jockey Jamie Kah may have made headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks, but on Sunday night she was crowned the Scobie BreasleyĀ MedalistĀ for riding excellence in VictoriaĀ last season. Kah is currently suspended for her role in the “Mornington Airbnb” saga late last month that saw her suspended for three… Read More »
The countdown to The Everest will begin in earnest when several leading contenders kick off their respective campaigns in the Group 2 The Shorts at Randwick. While trainer Les Bridge has delayed the planned return of Classique LegendĀ to work on his fitness levels, Gytrash, Eduardo, Lost And RunningĀ and Queensland sprinter… Read More »
Itās been quite a weekend for Joe Pride. First South Sydney knock over Penrith and move within one win of a Grand Final and now his star sprinter Eduardo has secured his TAB Everest berth. The Warwick Farm trainer has always maintained Eduardo is a winning chance and that was… Read More »
Trainer Mike Moroney is hopeful a foot complaint will notĀ interruptĀ the Cups campaign of imported galloper English King. The stayer pulled up foot soreĀ whenĀ beatingĀ onlyĀ twoĀ homeĀ in the ListedĀ HeatherlieĀ Stakes (1700m) at Caulfield on August 28. That was the son of Camelot’s second start in Australian having finished midfield in the Golden Mile (1600m) at… Read More »
