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 »
Sky racing have sacked racing personality Brent Zerafa after he was charged for backing a Sam Kavanagh trained galloper earlier in the year without tipping it on TVN where he was presenting at the time. Read more about the charge Saddened to hear that Sky have sacked Brent Zerafa b4 the Stewards… Read More »
Banca Mo was entered in Saturday’s MRC Foundation Cup in which the winner gets a ballot exempt start in the Caulfield Cup field however he has sadly passed away due to a heart attack. Banca Mo had 37 starts for 12 wins and amassed $812,640 in prize money with his… Read More »
Tabcorp want to have the flexibility of changing the take out % of their pools which would allow them to increase and decrease at their discretion. Should this be allowed? Tabcorp lobbying for flexibility around take out rates. Want to increase & decrease at their discretion. This is huge! But… Read More »
Trainer Peter Moody has claimed Racing Victoria tried to hire an ex jockey to spy on his stables. Racing Victoria have denied to claims. In an explosive allegation, Peter Moody claimed Racing Victoria tried to plant a spy in his stables. #9News pic.twitter.com/CGolWn1087 — Nine News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) September 16,… Read More »
Jockey Danny Nikolic has been banned from all Victorian racecourses eliminating any chance that Nikolic will regain a jockey license in Victoria. This new announcement is likely to affect his chances of riding in Queensland where he currently resides and has sort licensing once his two year ban ends. More… Read More »
Chris Waller stable reports Glyn Schofield will ride Kermadec in Saturday’s Group 1 George Main Stakes at Randwick. Chris Waller stable report @SchofieldGlyn will ride Kermadec in Saturday's Group 1 George Main at Randwick. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 15, 2015
Turnover on Queensland racing was down close to $100,000 million last financial year with it likely to be due to the closure of Eagle Farm. Turnover on Qld racing was down $95.35 million last financial year. Details below #horseracing pic.twitter.com/oeST1B9bHI — brad davidson (@braddavo) September 15, 2015
Aidan O’Brien says Bondi Beach & Kingfisher are “under strong consideration” for the 2015 Melbourne Cup. View the current Melbourne Cup odds Aidan O’Brien tells ANZ Bloodstock News today that Bondi Beach and Kingfisher are “under strong consideration” for Melbourne Cup runs. — ANZ Bloodstock News (@anz_news) September 15, 2015
Racing Queensland has posted a big loss of $12.4million dollars in the 2014-15 season. Source: Racing Qld has recorded operating loss of $12.4 million- 2014-15,increase operating loss of $7mil + decr accessible cash reserves of $9.9m — brad davidson (@braddavo) September 15, 2015
Top weights for the 2015 Melbourne Cup are last years winner Protectionist and Snow Sky, both with 58kg. Top weights for the 2015 #EmiratesMelbourneCup are 2014 winner Protectionist and Snow Sky, both with 58kg — FlemingtonRacecourse (@FlemingtonVRC) September 15, 2015
Trainer John O’Shea has confirmed Exosphere will not head run in the Caulfield Guineas field. With the news Press Statement is the $4 favourite in Caulfield Guineas betting. View the current Caulfield Guineas odds Trainer John O’Shea confirms NO Caulfield Guineas for Exosphere. Will wait for 3 weeks for Roman… Read More »
Hugh Bowman will return from his suspension on Friday and will ride Royal Descent in the George Main Stakes. Jockey @HugeBowman back from suspension Friday. On Saturday he's back on Royal Descent in G.Main and Terravista in The Shorts. Also Perignon — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 14, 2015
Blood tests have been taken from Golden Rose pair Shard’s and Holler after their disappointing runs in the race. Trainer John O'Shea and his vets have taken blood tests from Holler and Shards after yesterday's runs. Both appeared fine today. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 13, 2015
