Trainer Ciaron Maher has said that set Square is unlikely to run in the 2015 Melbourne Cup. Set Square currently sits at 21 on the order of entry and is guaranteed a run in the race meaning a spot will open if she does not decide to run. Trainer @ciaronmaher… Read More »
Melbourne Cup contender Excess Knowledge who will need to pull off a last ditch effort to make the field has been working down the house says trainer Gai Waterhouse. Excess Knowledge is a $67 chance for the Melbourne Cup with Sportsbet.com.au View the current Melbourne Cup market Excess Knowledge continues… Read More »
Group 2 winning mare Hazard has been retired. Hazard’s most notable win was in the G2 Dane Ripper Stakes. Our good mare Hazard has been retired this week. A wonderfully honest racehorse who will make a great broodmare. — Freedman Racing (@FreedmanRacing) October 22, 2015
View the field scratchings from tonights Manikato Stakes 2015 meeting at Moonee Valley racecourse. Moonee Valley scratchings for Manikato Stakes meeting tonight. pic.twitter.com/dtAyhS1sQh — Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) October 22, 2015
In what will be one of the biggest price winners you will see in recent times, a runner at Ballarat today scored at massive odds of $471 with betfair Australia. Navita was sent out at $151 across most online bookmakers with Bet365 betting $401 for the maiden winner. Navita had… Read More »
High profile owner Lloyd Williams has stated he feels if the international runners in Saturday’s Cox Plate produce their European form they will be ‘too good for the locals’. Source: Lloyd Williams says if Arod & Highland Reel reproduce their European form they'll be too good for locals @CoxPlate Story… Read More »
Group 2 winner Angelic Light has been retired immediately following a disappointing preparation. Angelic Light’s most notable win came in the G2 McEwen Stakes where she beat odds on shot Lankan Rupee. Griffiths Racing Facebook: A decision has been made to retire Angelic Light. She left this morning for Widden… Read More »
Reports are that Geelong Cup 2015 winner Almoonqith has been penalised 1kg for the Melbourne Cup. According to the latest ballot order posted by @Racing, Geelong Cup winner Almoonqith has been penalised 1kg for the Melbourne Cup — Andrew Hawkins (@AndrewNJHawkins) October 21, 2015
Let’s Make Adeal who had a ballot exempt spot in the 2015 Melbourne Cup Field has been ruled out of the race after an injury during track work. Scratching: 24-10-2015 Moonee Valley 6 – 9 Let's Make Adeal -injured near fore tendon. Out for the Spring — RVStewards (@RVStewards) October… Read More »
Group 1 winner Volkstok ‘N’ Barrell will not race again this Spring after a disappointing preparation. Source: Donna Logan trained Volkstoknbarrell won't race again during Melbourne Spring. Horse returning home to New Zealand tonight for spell. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 21, 2015
Champion jockey Craig Williams has declared Arod the best credentialed horse in Saturday’s Cox Plate. Arod is currently a $9 chance in betting. View the current Cox Plate market Source: Craig Williams declared Arod the “best credentialled” horse in the @CoxPlate. Read Williams’ thoughts on @G1X_RACING — adrian dunn (@adriandunn2)… Read More »
Joao Moreira has missed out on a Cox Plate ride with Godolphin opting to use one of their regular jockeys. "I'm disappointed but it was Godolphin's call": Joao Moreira to miss Cox Plate ride — scmpRacingPost (@SCMPRacingPost) October 21, 2015
Jockey Joao Moreira has been overlooked for the ride on Complacent with Sheikh Mohammed deciding he wanted to use stable jockey in the way of James Doyle. Overnight Sheikh Mohammed decided he wanted to use stable jockey and @the_doyler was chosen. Joao Moreira now not riding @TheValley Saturday — Andrew… Read More »
View the scratchings from today’s Geelong meeting in which the Geelong Cup 2015 is the highlight. Scratching information for Geelong Cup day today. pic.twitter.com/oMkzQ9rX8S — Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) October 20, 2015
View the Australian Turf Club’s press statement regarding the termination of Executive General Manager Matt Rudolph below. Big talking point in Sydney latest news #Rudolph pic.twitter.com/1OlyWxibSU — Dean Pettit (@deanpet74) October 20, 2015
Trainer Chris Waller has no concerns about Kermadec running a strong 2040m in Cox Plate. Source: Trainer Chris Waller has no concerns about Kermadec running a strong 2040m in Cox Plate. Also @TheValley surface should be forgiving on Sat. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 20, 2015
Pornichet will wear a tongue tie in Saturday’s Cox Plate after being tested in gear this morning. Pornichet to wear tongue tie in Saturday's Cox Plate after being tested in gear this morning. @KPMcEvoy says horse handled it without issue. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 20, 2015
Thhe final field and barrier draw have commenced for Saturday’s G1 Cox Plate. View it below. (# represents barrier) The Cleaner #2 Gailo Chop #8 Winx #1 Preferment #9 Kermadec #10 Pornichet #11 Happy Trails #13 Mourinho #12 Fawkner #14 Hartnell #3 Highland Reel #4 Arod #5 Complacent #6 Criterion… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is to undergo tests at Werribee Vets Clinic. Results tomorrow afternoon. Source: Protectionist is undergoing tests at Werribee Vets Clinic. Results tomorrow afternoon. Lucia Valentina goes MacKinnon or Matriarch. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 19, 2015
Hugh Bowman has decided to ride Winx in Saturday’s Cox Plate with the in form jockey having the choice between Winx and Preferment. Nash Rawiller will now ride Preferment in the race. Chris Waller has announced that @HugeBowman rides Winx in Cox Plate. @nashhot rides Preferment and @boss_glen stays on… Read More »
