Race caller Alan Thomas will hang up the binoculars on boxing day as he retires from race calling. Legendary Qld broadcaster Alan Thomas will discuss the reasons for hanging up the binoculars shortly on @RadioTABAus pic.twitter.com/JpoGoK50p0 — RadioTAB Australia (@RadioTABAus) September 22, 2015 Hi all. Retiring from race calling (only)… Read More »
Jockey Pierre Hernandez Ortega had his whip stolen during a race at Parx by rival jockey Angel Castillo whos mount went on to run second. Interestingly stewards let the result stand and did not call an inquiry. A similar incident happened in Australia in 2011 when jockey Shane Scrive stole… Read More »
Star mare Royal Descent could be targeted at this years Melbourne Cup with owner Baramul Stud saying it would be a dream to see her run in the race. Royal Descent is a $41 chance in Melbourne Cup odds. Owner @BaramulStud has the dream of running Royal Descent in Melbourne… Read More »
Jockey Blake Shinn will not be able to make the weight to ride Charmed Harmony in Saturday’s G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. A new rider is yet to be announced. Change of rider coming for Charmed Harmony in the Sir Rupert Clarke at Caulfield. Blake Shinn can't ride the 54.5kgs…. Read More »
Controversial jockey Danny Nikolic has has his application for a riding license in Queensland declined. In a short statement released today Racing Queensland stated Nikolic was made aware of the decision and his right to appeal. Nikolic was recently barred from all Victorian racetracks, a decision made by the Victorian… Read More »
Top jockey Damien Oliver has secured a ride on the strongly fancied Snow Sky in the upcoming Caulfield Cup. The Sir Michael Stoute trained stallion is currently $26 in the Sportsbet.com.au Caulfield Cup market with a flurry of international horses featuring alongside. Oliver has ridden four Caulfield Cup winners during… Read More »
Jockey Blake Shinn has picked up the ride on the John Sadler trained Charmed Harmony in Saturday’s G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Charmed Harmony is currently a $10 chance in betting with Sportsbet.com.au View the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes market The in form Charmed Harmony has a new rider on Saturday… Read More »
Media personality Brent Zerafa has been disqualified for three months. Zerafa has been banned from attending race meetings until December 21 after being found guilty of a charge AR175A of conduct prejudicial to the image and/or interests of racing. Brent zerafa disqualified for three months — Chris Roots (@ChrisRoots1) September… Read More »
Trainer Sam Kavanagh has bee banned for 9 years after Midsummer Sun was found to have cobalt in its system after a swab was taken following his win in the Gosford Cup. Read more The final stewards report has been released over Midsummer Sun investigation. Sam Kavanagh has received 9… Read More »
Jockey Danny Nikolic is not giving up on his riding career without a fight saying that stewards conduct vindictive vendettas against certain racing people evident with Peter Moody this week. Danny Nikolic denied threatening Bailey at Seymour. “On the day in question at Seymour, I do admit to swearing at… Read More »
Lloyd Williams is reported to have bought part owner in 3 Melbourne Cup international hopefuls. Williams told Adrian Dunn that he has bought shares in Order Of St George, Bondi Beach & Kingfisher – all trained by Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien. Despite there being no confirmation whether any of the… Read More »
Godolphin may have found a new Melbourne Cup 2015 hopeful in the way of Sky Hunter who is likely to target the race. Sky Hunter is currently a $21 chance in Cup betting. .@godolphin report the Melbourne Cup to be the possible target for @NewburyRacing second Sky Hunter. pic.twitter.com/T21SrzIAGh —… Read More »
Prominent thoroughbred horse owner Sheikh Mohammed’s son Sheikh Rashid has reportedly died of a heart attack. Reports in Dubai say Sheikh Rashid, the eldest son of Godolphin supremo Sheikh Mohammed, has died of a heart attack, aged 34 — Racing Post (@RacingPost) September 19, 2015
Some very suspicious footage has surfaced after the running of the MRC Foundation Plate at Caulfield with the video clearly showing jockey Ben Melham handing a Caulfield barrier attendant ‘something’ discreetly before the running of the race. False Alarm: I'd like to clarify what that 'something' was. Sorry to disappoint… Read More »
Hastings has been left embarrassed after their races have been abandoned due to the track being deemed not fit to race. Very embarrassing stuff coming out of Hastings. Grp1 day – track deemed not fit. Huge turnover ramifications. @b_popplewell @synder84 — David Stanley (@davestanleysky) September 19, 2015
Trainer John Thompson has given a push for Honesta at big odds in the Tea Rose Stakes declaring that the wet track will not be a problem. The Brisbane filly has been well supported at big odds. View the Tea Rose Stakes Field and Odds Trainer John Thompson expects good… Read More »
The heavily backed Terravista has been scratched from Randwick today due to a heavy track. Terravista had opened at $3.50 before being crunched into $2.80 at Sportsbet.com.au View the current The Shorts odds Terravista scratched due to heavy track at Randwick. @PrideRacing says horse will re-trial before running… Read More »
View the current order of entry for the 2015 Melbourne Cup below. Order Of Entry for Melbourne Cup here is list so far.. Getting exciting pic.twitter.com/LwAdmBokQ3 — Dean Pettit (@deanpet74) September 18, 2015
Gai Waterhouse trained filly Flamboyant Lass has been scratched from tomorrow’s Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. The strongly fancied runner was backed in from $6 to $4.80 before being scratched. Following it’s win in the Schweppes Handicap last month Waterhouse declared her intention to target either the Thousand… Read More »
Melbourne Cup hopefuls Fame Game and Hokko Brave are set to arrive in Melbourne on Saturday ahead of their Cup tilt. The Japanese-trained runners are well fancied in the market for the 2015 Melbourne Cup with Fame Game heading the betting at $9. Hokko Brave is the third favourite currently… Read More »
