Connections have knocked back claims Vancouver may retire saying he will definitely have an Autumn campaign. Source: 3YO Vancouver heads to owners property tomorrow for a good spell. No thought of retirement and will have Autumn campaign for sure. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 8, 2015
A prohibited substance, Methamphetamine (a stimulant), was detected in the sample from the Matt Laurie trained racehorse Shockaholic on Friday, 24th April at Echuca racecourse. Racing Victoria Stewards issued Mr Laurie with a charge under Australian Rules of Racing (AR) 178 which states: Charge: AR178 “…when any horse that has… Read More »
Four late Melbourne Cup 2015 entries have been taken: Loresho (Jean-Claude Rouget, France), Chance to Dance, Renew & Ruscello. JUST IN: Four late entries received for the Emirates Melbourne Cup: Loresho (Jean-Claude Rouget, France), Chance to Dance, Renew & Ruscello. — Racing Victoria (@RacingInsider) September 8, 2015
Our Ivanhowe and Set Square are unlikely to line-up in the 2015 Makybe Diva Stakes Field meaning Hi World will gain a start. At this stage it appears Our Ivanhowe and Set Square won't be running in Makybe Diva. That would get Hi World in but Alpine Eagle 1st emerg…. Read More »
Nominations for the 2015 Melbourne Cup have now officially closed with all late nominations having needed to be in by 12noon today. Decs closing Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, Caulfield Guineas & Thousand Guineas at 12 Noon – Late Noms for Melbourne Cup also closing 12 Noon — Greg Carpenter (@RVCarps)… Read More »
Autumn star First Seal will likely miss the Spring Racing Carnival with an MRI scan displaying a hard ball of tissue that requires removal. This comes on the back of the news at Vancouver will miss the Spring Source: Talented First Seal is unlikely to be seen again in… Read More »
Champion 2YO Vancouver has been ruled out of the Spring racing carnival with connections spelling the colt. Vancouver’s most notable win was in the Golden Slipper, he had one start this preparation where he finished fourth in the San Domenico Stakes. Vancouver was purchased for $40,000,000 after his 2YO preparation… Read More »
Media personality Brent Zerafa has been found guilty of conduct prejudicial to racing. View the media statement below. Racing Journalist Brent Zerafa has been found guilty of conduct prejudicial to racing from January this year. pic.twitter.com/hRn005aYVp — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 7, 2015
View the current order of entry for Saturday’s G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill racecourse. Current Golden Rose odds
Champion jockey Jim Cassidy has picked up a ride on Sebring Sun in Saturday’s Golden Rose field. Confirmed by @GaryPortelli this morning that Jim Cassidy is now the rider of Sebring Sun in this Saturday's Golden Rose at Rosehill. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 6, 2015
There have been a total of 21 entries taken for Saturday’s G1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington racecourse. Entries closed for Makybe Diva Stakes meeting @FlemingtonVRC 22 Entries received for G1 feature over 1600m – Great day in prospect — Greg Carpenter (@RVCarps) September 7, 2015
Today’s G2 Chelmsford Stakes has seen a $51 winner with Complacent leading all of the way in the race to beat home Kermadec and Royal Descent. Randwick: Gr2 Chelmsford Stakes goes to Complacent in a massive boilover. Godolphin power. — Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) September 5, 2015
There has been a late scratching in today’s Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes with Big Memory coming out of the field. With Big Memory a late scratching in Dato Tan Chin Nam @MVRC1 interesting Contributer now jumps from barrier 1 in 1600m race. Ideal or not? — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Cairn’s Cup winner Seafight has been euthanised after falling on Friday morning in lead up to Amateurs Cup next Saturday jockey Ronnie Ryan was also hospitalised in the incident. Seafight had won ten of his sixty three career starts in which he amassed over $175,000
Trainer John O’Shea has cast a bit of doubt over the hot favourite in today’s Chelmsford Stakes saying he is 15kg heavier with plenty of improvement left in him. View the current Chelmsford Stakes odds Slight caution from trainer John O’Shea with Hartnell resuming at Randwick. Is 15kgs heavier. Big… Read More »
View the TAB market movers for today’s racing at Randwick. Early moves @tabcomau at Randwick R1 Astronomos and Campania R2 Farolitos 5.50 into 4.80 this morning R3 Kimberley Star R4 Ottoman — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 4, 2015 Early moves @tabcomau for Randwick. R5 Ball of Muscle dominates R6 Pornichet/Kermadec/Royal Descent/Hartnell dominate foursome R8 Forget… Read More »
One of the feature races on the Randwick card today is the Tramway Stakes but unfortunately it has been hit by scratchings including the favourite First Seal who has come out of the race. View the updated Tramway Stakes odds Scratchings incl: English scratched from Coolmore Furious; First Seal, Messene,… Read More »
Tramway Stakes favourite First Seal has once again been scratched due to a hoof problem which also saw her come out of the Warwick Stakes. View the updated Tramway Stakes odds Morning… First Seal has come out of the Tramway at Randwick. Foot has again risen as a problem. MRI… Read More »
The Gai Waterhouse trained English has been scratched from tomorrows Furious Stakes. English scratched from tomorrows Furious Stakes — Morgan Payne (@paynemorgan) September 4, 2015
Star racehorse Saintly will be taken to Randwick racecourse tomorrow for Bart Cummings’s tribute after his passing Sunday morning. Bart Cummings trained Saintly to a Melbourne Cup win in 1996. View the race below: BREAKING NEWS: Saintly to be @royalrandwick tomorrow as part of Bart Cummings tribute! — Australian Turf… Read More »
