The Grand Prix Stakes shapes as a litmus test for a future Derby campaign for emerging stayer Mr Gee. Trainer John O’Shea is confident Mr Gee will cope with 2400 metre assignments in the long-term but he is keen to see how the gelding adapts to the newly renovated Eagle… Read More »
Mick Price is hoping his exciting prospect Tavidance can farewell summer racing with a win in the Lord Stakes and further stamp himself as a horse who can be a factor in better races. Price said he was happy to give Tavidance a short break after Saturday as he believed… Read More »
The Chris Waller stable could well have an apparent stranglehold on the $2 million Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic by the time the big race comes around at the Gold Coast on January 16 … and we will know more after Shaquero’s performance in the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm… Read More »
Kris Lees is a master at placing his horses to advantage and the Newcastle trainer will split his team between two states this weekend as he eyes off longer-term targets. Former European Korcho will spearhead the stable’s runners at Randwick on Boxing Day when he resumes in the Drinkwise Mile… Read More »
These statistics have been mentioned before … but let’s go through the race record, once again, of The Harrovian, who tackles the Listed Bernborough Plate at Eagle Farm on Boxing Day. Currently, The Harrovian’s record shows he has won his last ten starts in a row (and thirteen of his… Read More »
The B. J. McLachlan Stakes, an important two-year-old race at set weights which will be contested at Eagle Farm on Boxing Day. has attracted a field of eight runners which includes the Toby and Trent Edmonds trained Alpine Edge, whose performance will be watched with keen interest locally as he… Read More »
Joao Moreira has become just the third jockey in history to ride 1000 winners in Hong Kong, notching the milestone with a treble at Happy Valley. He trails only champion horseman Douglas Whyte with 1813 wins and arch rival Zac Purton, who sits on 1209. “I really enjoy doing what… Read More »
Chris Waller has not ruled out making a belated Magic Millions bid with Ranch Hand after the youngster’s impressive debut win at Warwick Farm. The premier trainer is already in a strong position for next month’s $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with pre-post favourite Shaquero and… Read More »
French import Berdibek has presented John O’Shea with a number of challenges since his arrival in Australia but after three years the horse is finally starting to come around. A Listed placegetter in Europe, Berdibek took 11 runs to break his Australian maiden and just as O’Shea got him into… Read More »
Jockey Ben Melham has been disqualified by the Victorian Racing Tribunal for five months after he was found guilty of betting on thoroughbred races. Melham was given a three-month sentence for betting and another two months for providing false information to stewards. His disqualification will end on May 23 next… Read More »
Trainer Phillip Stokes is targeting the two feature Melbourne sprints over the holiday period with his in-form gallopers Sansom and Defiant Dancer. Sansom, who has won his past two starts, will run in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield on Boxing Day and Defiant Dancer, who has won his past four… Read More »
Star Irish mare Magical has been retired and will join the broodmare roster at Coolmore Stud. A seven-time Group One winner for master trainer Aidan O’Brien, Magical won 12 of her 28 starts and just shy of PS5 million in stakes. The decision to call time on her career was… Read More »
Racegoers will be shut out of the popular Boxing Day meeting at Randwick as the industry responds to the COVID-19 outbreak in parts of the city. The Australian Turf Club announced it will refund all pre-purchased general admission tickets for Saturday’s Summer Cup program with only members and owners allowed… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the evening. Race One: 1 Perfect To Play Race Two: 4 Incanto Prepared Race Three: 1 Hercules Race Four: 4 United We Stand Race Five: 4 Here Comes Ted Race Six: 9 Super… Read More »
Jockey Chris Caserta is back on the scoreboard after riding his first winner since relocating to Queensland from Victoria. The win, in fact, came at the Northern Rivers venue of Lismore (many Queensland based riders make the trip to ride there) and it can be argued that the ride won… Read More »
Racing Victoria is pushing for an eight-month disqualification for jockey Ben Melham over four betting related charges. Melham was originally issued with seven charges relating to betting on thoroughbred races between March and September last year and for giving false or misleading evidence to stewards. Melham on Monday pleaded guilty… Read More »
Robert Hickmott wants to see undefeated three-year-old Beltoro put in another good run before he commits to an Australian Guineas campaign. The Toronado gelding has created a big impression with his fast-finishing wins to score at Bendigo and Flemington at his only starts. Hickmott will accept with Beltoro for a… Read More »
Trainer David Pfieffer fancies the chances of consistent gelding Laure Me In overturning the ATC Cup result when he lines up for a Summer Cup rematch with Greysful Glamour. The Pfieffer-trained gelding finished second to Greysful Glamour in the Listed Rosehill race and she has since franked the form by… Read More »
Classy mare Niedorp is on track for her forthcoming clash with Kisukano in the Nudgee Stakes after scoring a comfortable win in a Doomben barrier trial. Despite being pressured midrace, the four-year-old edged clear in the straight, with Georgina Cartwright aboard, to defeat Oh Five Glory by a neck with… Read More »
The eagerly awaited Thoroughbred Welfare Initiative Report will now be published in early 2021, as it looks to assist Thoroughbred racing and breeding on improving welfare outcomes. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working Group received over 180 submissions to its inquiry and has met with over 50 groups and individuals in… Read More »
