Watch this video. Then get your Black Book out. Here’s the new leader in Biggest Certainty Beaten This Year. Yes I know, I claimed that about 6 weeks back….and to be fair despite some criticism from others who saw it differently, she did come out and win a heat of… Read More »
Leading Wodonga trainer Craig Widdison has been disqualified for two years by the Victoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after one of his horses after tested positive to bicarb. Widdisin fronted the RAD Board via video link-up on Wednesday to answer three charges relating to an elevated bicarb reading taken… Read More »
Racecourses across the country will be required to alter their barrier stalls to comply with the governments social distancing rules of 1.5m. Race clubs and organisations across the country have implemented strict protocols to combat the coronavirus pandemic in recent weeks although the Racing Australia Board has announced on Wednesday… Read More »
American racing fans may have unearthed something to get them all through the global crisis. At beautiful Gulfstream Park today, TIZ THE LAW (Constitution-Tizfiz) burst to the top of the table for Top 3YO honours in the US with a dominant display of strength running to claim the Gr 1… Read More »
Racing NSW has announced a major reduction in prizemoney for The Championships less than a week out from the opening day at Randwick. More than $9 million in prizemoney will be stripped from the feature races of the two day Championships. Racing NSW indicated that a reduction in wagering, due… Read More »
Two Bendigo Guineas runners from the Lindsay Park stable have been disqualified from the race after they were incorrectly saddled. The error was not picked up by the starters when checking the brands before the race while Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig was fined $3000 for the mistake. Racing Victoria… Read More »
United States Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating. Castellano tested positive as part of a physical that officials at Gulfstream Park mandated as a prerequisite before being cleared to ride in Saturday’s Florida Derby. “After being in New York with my… Read More »
Anti-horse racing activists have sent out “fraudulent” text message appear to be from Queensland Health calling for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to ban horse racing and stop the spread of COVID-19. Anti-horse racing activists sent the message on Thursday using the name “QLDHealth” with a link to a change.org petition… Read More »
Harness racing in NSW has been put on hold pending the results of coronavirus tests on a person who attended the Penrith meeting last week. Harness Racing NSW said it was monitoring the health of that person after learning they had been in contact with someone who had tested positive… Read More »
In Ireland overnight, a regally-bred 3YO won a 1600m maiden in dour style. His name is RUSSIAN EMPEROR and here’s where he becomes of interest to us. He is a son of our former superstar race mare ATLANTIC JEWEL, who 10 races in Australia including 4 at Gr 1 level…. Read More »
All racing in New Zealand is to be shut down for four weeks as the country moves to level four of the Covid-19 alert system. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing New Zealand, Greyhound Racing New Zealand and the TAB, have met to discuss what steps the industry needs to… Read More »
The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting is the latest major event to be cancelled over the coronavirus pandemic. The race meeting, with prize money of $35 million and featuring the $12 million Dubai World Cup, had been scheduled to go ahead behind closed doors with appropriate protocols in place. But… Read More »
So, we wake to the richest 2YO race on the planet and during it’s storied life thus far, it has become probably the quintessential stallion-making race in Australia. The Gr 1 Caulfield Guineas is up there too, but the Gr 1 Golden Slipper over 1200m for the babies, is the… Read More »
Racing fans will be hard pressed to see a more impressive win than that of Befana at the Sunshine Coast on Friday night. The daughter of Better Than Ready who is raced by 2K Thoroughbreds was making her debut for trainers Trent and Toby Edmonds and based on the market… Read More »
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all sporting events to prevent the spread of coronavirus, raising doubts about whether the Dubai World Cup will go ahead this month. Many professional and amateur sporting events across the country have already been cancelled because of the deadly virus. Dubai World Cup organisers… Read More »
Right now we are all looking for some good news. Particularly in horse racing, and especially today now that COVID-19 is being so rampant and disruptive, and well, also because sadly it looks like our genuine hero, Alligator Blood, has tested positive. So here it is. And no, I’m not… Read More »
Irish trainers have backed the decision to let racing continue behind closed doors despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The British Horseracing Authority has announced the suspension of all racing in the UK until the end of April but the ruling body of Irish racing has decided to keep the show… Read More »
British racing authorities have moved to assure participants efforts will be made to financially support them during the sport’s suspension. The British Horseracing Authority has called racing off until the end of April because of the coronavirus pandemic. BHA chief executive Nick Rust says the governing body will meet with… Read More »
The Grand National Festival at Aintree has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak, Renowned as the world’s greatest steeplechase and the biggest betting event on the British racing calendar, the meeting s was scheduled to take place from April 2-4. “Following the government’s new public health guidance regarding avoiding… Read More »
Black Caviar’s daughter Ready For Caviar has run second in her debut start at Benalla on Sunday. Ready For Caviar was scratched from Caulfield on Saturday to be saved for an easier assignment at Benalla today although the regally bred filly weakened late to run a credible second. Black Caviar's… Read More »
