As you would expect, Glen Boss was perfectly relaxed and comfortable at the launch of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival … a carnival he hopes to put his stamp on over the coming weeks. Two years ago, Boss was also a feature guest at the 2019 Carnival launch in Queensland…. Read More »
Hall Of Fame trainer Lee Freedman, who has 120 plus Group 1’s to his credit, was one of the special guests at the launch of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival on Thursday. The multi-Premiership winning trainer is set to become a regular on the racing scene in South East Queensland… Read More »
The Chris Waller trained Kolding once again showed just what a good horse he is when he got his head down on the line to thwart the game effort of Savatiano in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes in a mesmerising two-way finish at Randwick last Saturday. That’s eleven wins… Read More »
Improving stayer Kirwan’s Lane resumes at Hawkesbury ahead of a feature race bid. Some strong form references over the summer have John O’Shea excited about the future for up-and-coming stayer Kirwan’s Lane. The four-year-old kicks off his latest campaign in the Blakes Marine Benchmark 78 Handicap (1500m) at Hawkesbury on… Read More »
Talented sprinter Alfa Oro has been retired prematurely due to ongoing injury issues. The Matt Laurie-trained gelding won six of his first eight starts including five on end but failed to continue his good form this preparation having been disappointing in his two starts where he jumped as favourite. “With… Read More »
It’s the one race that still rankles trainer Brock Lewthwaite: Image Keeper finishing eighth on debut at Mount Barker last November. Brock Lewthwaite’s plans for a winning start was abruptly stopped in its tracks when the son of Scandal Keeper copped interference inside the last 100m. However; since that inauspicious… Read More »
The MRC is confident that the impact of the International Injury Review’s recommendations that were adopted will have minimal affect on the international participation in its Caulfield Cup although the length between the two races must pose some concern. MRC Executive Director Jake Norton, said his club was supportive of… Read More »
Trainers Lee and Cherie Curtis have high hopes for sparingly raced filly Achira, who represents the stable at Hawkesbury. Trainer Lee Curtis doesn’t have the firepower of the major stables, but he invariably finds himself a good horse. He and wife Cherie, who is also his training partner, are hoping… Read More »
Emerald Kingdom is at juicy odds to beat Trekking and co in Saturday’s Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm, but trainer Rob Heathcote knows a forward showing will set the gelding up nicely for a tilt at bigger riches during the Carnival. Emerald Kingdom is a six-year-old, but only… Read More »
Tyche Goddess will chase a second feature Adelaide three-year-old fillies race when she runs in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. Tyche Goddess got under the guard of punters with her Australasian Oaks lead-up victory and Trent Busuttin believes she is a forgotten filly in the Group 1 contest… Read More »
Jason Warren has left nothing to chance as he chases a Group 1 victory with Brooklyn Hustle in the TAB Classic at Morphettville. Racing away from Melbourne for the first time, Warren, who trains in partnership with Dean Krongold, sent the mare across to the Morphettville stable of Richard Jolly… Read More »
A good barrier draw should give on-pace galloper All Cylinders the impetus to run a cheeky race at Hawkesbury. Forget the winter carnival in Queensland, trainer Peter Robl has a far more adventurous trek in mind for his sprinter All Cylinders. The four-year-old, who will line up in Saturday’s Hawkesbury… Read More »
After weighing up his options, Kevin Corstens has decided to keep Street Icon at Sandown instead of chasing a Group 1 assignment at Morphettville. Kevin Corstens has decided against a trip to Adelaide withStreet Icon and an attempt at a Group 1 victory to instead try for a confidence boosting… Read More »
Legendary trainer Dermot Weld has backed the recent changes to the Melbourne Cup. Weld opened the Melbourne Cup to the world when Vintage Crop won in 1993 which saw the Cup become a truly international contest and sparked a wave of European entrants chasing the big prize money on offer…. Read More »
Trainer John Thompson will be chasing a feature race double at Hawkesbury’s stand-alone Saturday meeting. John Thompson is reverting to a proven formula with multiple stakes winner Sweet Deal, who returns to her favoured distance range in the Hawkesbury Crown. In a quest to capture a G1 win, connections aimed… Read More »
John O’Shea is banking on a vital gear change to bring out the best in talented three-year-old Acrophobic when he contests the Hawkesbury Guineas. The gelding has been competitive in some handy races, finishing fourth to Peltzer in the Stan Fox Stakes during the spring and filling the same placing… Read More »
Desleigh Forster is confident her big boy Apache Chase can give the Sydneysiders something to chase in Saturday’s Group 2 Queensland Guineas. Apache Chase bounced back to winning form in the Listed Daybreak Lover (1400m) at Eagle Farm a fortnight ago, making it four wins at the venue. He now… Read More »
Gelding has done the trick for the John Thompson-trained Supremo, as the talented galloper broke his maiden with an impressive victory at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The son of Written Tycoon had one placing in his five starts before Wednesday but put all that behind him as he bounded away… Read More »
Racing Victoria (RV), together with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), have today announced the industry’s plan to set a new global safety benchmark for horses competing in the Spring Racing Carnival. The new safety measures, to be introduced this year, follow an extensive review into the rate of injuries sustained… Read More »
After 10 starts that had netted five minor placings, Who Runs The World has finally broken through for Tony and Calvin McEvoy. Calvin McEvoy cannot believe it took until start 11 for Who Runs The World to breakthrough for her maiden victory. The three-year-old daughter Zoustar had shown McEvoy and… Read More »
