As star mare Imperatriz prepares for her first breeding season this spring, the pedigree experts at G1 Goldmine suggest that a date with champion sire Snitzel or one of his accomplished Group 1-producing sons would be a fitting match. The G1 Goldmine Stallion Match, a widely trusted tool utilised by… Read More »
Racing NSW Stewards have today spoken to trainer Annabel Neasham regarding video footage which has been publicly circulated of a horse being loose on Warwick Farm train station. Ms Neasham explained that on the evening of Friday, 5 April 2024 an unknown person gained access to one of her stable… Read More »
Punters are calling a race at Beaudesert on Saturday the worst protest ever upheld. A punting group on X (Twitter) has labeled the third race on Saturday’s Beaudesert card as as arguably the worst upheld protest ever after jockey Jag Guthmann-Chester was able to convince stewards his mount ‘Quade’ would… Read More »
Jamie Kah is not only a wonderful rider, but she is also a master of the understatement … two attributes which were on clear display at Rosehill on Saturday. First came her incredible display of horsemanship aboard the Clinton McDonald trained filly Hayasugi in the Golden Slipper … a display… Read More »
The most iconic two year old race in world racing is the Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill and the 2024 edition is fast approaching, with a crack bunch of juveniles set to line up for the ultimate prize for their age. Looking back at past winners of the race has… Read More »
Love galloped alongside horse races at Doomben Racecourse as a couple seized a unique moment to tie the knot between events, sparking a viral sensation. Against the backdrop of Queensland’s premier racing venue, the bride, groom, and guests leaped fences for an impromptu ceremony. However, the unconventional festivities hit a… Read More »
Ever since Saturday there have been heated debates about the ride of Craig Williams on the red hot favourite Jimmysstar in the Elms Handicap at Flemington. Ciaron Maher expressed frustration and bewilderment at Craig Williams’ tactics aboard the heavily backed Jimmysstar, who succumbed to an upset defeat by $151 outsider… Read More »
Coolmore Stud owner Tom Magnier has been seen on TV given strapper of boom colt Switzerland a sling on TV. Notorious for Magnier to do, the strapper receives a nice little cash bonus for his work with Switzerland who is now the second favourite for the 2024 Golden Slipper behind… Read More »
Jockey Dylan Kitts has been penalised with a disciplinary officer exclusion directive due to non-compliance with an inquiry regarding his performance on Hillsin in July of the previous year. Kitts rode the Chris Honour-trained gelding in a two-and-a-half-mile conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle and positioned well during the final stretch. However,… Read More »
Patience has finally paid off for the owners of Camp Cove at Dubbo with the 61 start maiden finally breaking through for her first win. Camp Cove was having her 61st start in the 1200m maiden at Dubbo today and finally broke through for her first career win beating the… Read More »
In one of the rarer occurrences on the race track there was a one horse race at Leeton. In race one at Leeton the rest of the field was scratched leaving it a one horse race in which ‘Hilly’ prevailed. Ever seen this before? A one-horse race at Leeton because… Read More »
Amidst the fervent atmosphere at Pakenham on Thursday night, one figure stood out among the jubilant crowd – Frankie Stockdale, the trainer of Dubai Moon, who wasn’t merely a spectator but the ecstatic architect of his horse’s success. Dubai Moon, the resilient six-year-old, showcased his mettle by securing his third… Read More »
This has to go down as one of the sickest beats ever. If you were on the second favourite in Race 9 at Maryborough harness this evening you are owned a stiff drink after the horse kicked clear in the straight but the sulky broke nearing the finish line ultimately… Read More »
With the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast fast approaching, the good racing begins and with that, the door for 2023 will be properly shut. Looking back, it was a great year of racing, particularly with some outstanding wins right across the calendar year. Down below is what we feel… Read More »
With the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast fast approaching, the good racing begins and with that, the door for 2023 will be properly shut. Looking back, it was a great year of racing, but with great racing comes unlucky runs, some of which are tattooed on the brain. Down… Read More »
Star jockey Jamie Kah has made a flying visit back home to trial an unraced two-year-old filly at Murray Bridge. The Clarken racing team could have uncovered a star two-year-old on Thursday morning after Jamie Kah rode the unraced daughter of Written Tycoon named Kuroyanagi to an easy win in… Read More »
South Australian jockey Alice Lindsay has been slapped with an eight-meeting suspension following her improper riding incident at Naracoorte last week. The 30-year-old rider was charged by stewards for her actions during the third race on Friday, December 29, when she struck rival horse Valkur on the head with her… Read More »
Sprint form reins at the top of Australia’s top-rating winners for 2023 with the four standout performances coming in races of 1400 metres of shorter. Sydney’s autumn sprint crown, the Group 1 T J Smith Stakes, produced the premier race for the year under the Racing And Sports Rating model… Read More »
Retired jockey Damien Oliver concluded his remarkable career with a $500 fine for a pre-post salute on Munhamek at Ascot’s Damien Oliver Gold Rush. Oliver’s third consecutive win marked a memorable retirement moment, riding in his 20,329th race. Despite initial challenges from a wide draw, he secured victory by punching… Read More »
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has had a fairytail finish to his illustrious riding career riding three winners at his last three rides. Oli had a good book of rides at Ascot but had to wait until race seven to get his first winner steering favourite Devine Belief to win before… Read More »
