Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $2m Bentley Australian Derby (2400m) at Royal Randwick. John Allen (Explosive Jack): “He is a tough horse, the distance was never going to be a worry with him. We got cover on the back of Young Werther…. Read More »
One of the key runners in today’s Group One Doncaster Mile has been scratched after sustaining an injury on the way to the track. George Ryder Stakes winner Think It Over has been a late scratching in todays Doncaster Mile after sustaining laceration en route to the course. Think It… Read More »
Anamoe has destroyed his Sires’ Produce Stakes rivals to land an overdue G1 win. James Cummings was left wondering what might have been after Anamoe’s slashing second from a wide draw in the Golden Slipper, but the colt has swept that disappointment aside with a breathtaking performance at Randwick. The… Read More »
Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group One Inglis Sires’ (1400m) at Randwick on Day 1 of The Championships. James McDonald (Anamoe): “He is a marvelous horse. What he did in the Slipper was just incredible. To come and do that to good quality horses… Read More »
Terry Robinson has produced a training masterstroke to clinch the $500,000 Country Championships Final at Randwick with Art Cadeau at the horse’s first start in almost two months. Robinson admitted it had been a balancing act to keep the gelding in top order since his victory in a Goulburn qualifier… Read More »
The Chris Waller-trained Kiku has broken through for her first black-type success in the Carbine Club Stakes. Group One racing beckons for Kiku in the spring but just how much further she goes this campaign is yet to be determined. The Chris Waller-trained filly continued her form surge, racking up… Read More »
Missile Mantra looks set for a good campaign producing a barnstorming finish to record a first-up win at Caulfield. Having her first start since winning the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1500m) at Sandown last November, Missile Mantra returned victorious in the Neds Filter Form Handicap (1200m) on Saturday. Against four… Read More »
Last year Colette for the James Cummings brand won the $200k Gr 3 Adrian Knox Stakes. This year that same Cummings had the favourite FLEXIBLE (Hallowed Crown – Dextrous) engaged with the very much in form Tommy Berry riding her. And Cummings won the race…..only it wasn’t James, or his… Read More »
Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Country Championships Final at Randwick on Day 1 of The Championships. Tommy Berry (Art Cadeau): “It is like riding a Group One winner. There are so many good people in this horse.” “Terry gave me no instructions but there… Read More »
Hunnam has appreciated a return to racing in blinkers, breaking through for his maiden success at Caulfield. The Hawkes Racing-trained two-year-old Hunnam has appreciated a rise in distance and getting back into blinkers with an impressive all-the-way victory at Caulfield. Returning to Caulfield a week after running third in the… Read More »
It was perhaps the most astute bit of riding by a jockey at Randwick. Tommy Berry on the favourite ART CADEAU (Artie Schiller – Jewelled Gate) jump away well and when nothing wanted to lead, Berry chose to. Which must have shocked the horse firstly, his connections and punters alike… Read More »
Godolphin has drawn first blood on the opening day of The Championships, claiming the Kindergarten Stakes with Paulele. The Kindergarten Stakes has a habit of throwing up a good horse for Godolphin and Paulele is shaping as the next in line after his authoritative victory in Saturday’s G3 sprint. Godolphin… Read More »
The Gr 3 Kindergarten Stakes for the babies over 1100m was won brilliantly by Godolphin’s PAULELE (Daw Approach – Chatoyant) on Doncaster Mile day to kick off Day 1 of The Championships. And trainer James Cummings who always measures his words, was rather animated about his future. “He is a… Read More »
Bookmakers in Britain will be watching the Grand National with more than a bit of apprehension after the Paddy Power (Sportsbet parent) betting juggernaut revealed they would have to pay out in the region of £15 million if jockey Rachael Blackmore wins the Grand National. Blackmore emerged as the leading… Read More »
Racing this Saturday heads to Singapore for the feature International meeting outside of NZ. As always Singapore provides big fields and a good betting card. View our tips and best bets for Singapore this weekend. Race One: 13 Pasir Pinji Race Two: 1 Ima Race Three: 5 Speedy Missile Race… Read More »
It may be an appropriate thing, you know given horse racing is governed by celestial beings who want the scripts written to showcase the theatre and wonder of the sport, that Andrew Adkins wins the $3million Star Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Why, well he’s riding a horse called I AM… Read More »
Despite tough conditions brought about by COVID, the Moonee Valley Racing Club’s night season has attracted record turnover figures. The Friday night racing season just completed at The Valley was the toughest on record for the Moonee Valley Racing Club. But one bright spots for the Club was the record… Read More »
Imported galloper Collide can put his Sydney Cup campaign back on track when he lines up in the Chairman’s Quality at Randwick. Doncaster Mile favourite Mugatoo will be Kris Lees’ headline runner at Randwick but the trainer has two capable support acts in import Collide and filly Never Talk. A… Read More »
Promising sprinter Eleven Eleven will spearhead trainer Greg Hickman’s team for day one of The Championships at Randwick. Twelve months ago, Greg Hickman would have described Pierata and Eleven Eleven as completely different types of horses. Now, he isn’t so sure. Which is why the respected horseman is happy to… Read More »
After a brace of placings in Australia’s most prestigious two-year-old races, Godolphin believes the stage is set for Anamoe to finally snare a juvenile feature. The youngster flashed home for third in the Blue Diamond Stakes three starts ago and again closed strongly when runner-up to Stay Inside in the… Read More »
