A runner at Geelong has been backed off the map including one bet of $25,000 plus smaller but still large bets of $20,000 and $16,00 seeing his price turn in from $3.80 into as low as $1.30 on the totes. More: Best backed runner for the day goes around in… Read More »
A bet to win $60,000 has been placed on a runner at Doomben today with TAB Sportsbet. View the bet below. $5,000 @ $12 on Doomben R5: 11. Pulsar Source: Sky Racing 1
Flemington’s traditional ANZAC Day racemeeting will hold special significance this year, forming part of Australia’s centenary commemorations. Long an ANZAC Day institution, this year the raceday will mark 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War, while paying tribute to Australia’s courageous service men and women from all… Read More »
Trainer Darren Smith has been unsuccessful in his appeal against a 15 year ban for Cobalt use. Source: Racing NSW Appeals Tribunal has dismissed all of Darren Smiths appeals over his 42 Cobalt penalties. 15 year ban stands. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) April 22, 2015
Today’s Canterbury meeting has been rescheduled until tomorrow due to the water on the track. The weather forecast however looks to be okay over the next 24 hours allowing for the surface water to be drained. More: NOTE: #Canterbury has been RE-SCHEDULED for tomorrow Thurs23 Apr (R1 1.08pm,R2 1.43pm, R3… Read More »
A set back to has ruled G1 placed mare Griante out of contesting the Sangster Stakes. Griante ran third in this years William Reid stakes and was one of the major contenders heading to the race. Source: Disappointing news from @brideoakeracing with Group 1 placed Griante showing immflammation behind a… Read More »
Today’s Canterbury meeting is in doubt of being post poned until tomorrow due to the heavy rainfall the track has been delt in recent days. A decision will be made in the next hour. More: Discussion underway between Racing NSW and ATC over the possibility of running Canterbury tomorrow. Decision… Read More »
Equine personality ‘Banjo’ has passed away at age of 25 due to Colic. Banjo along with John Letts led 22 Melbourne Cup winners since he first got the gig in 1993. Banjo at the time was a five year old stock horse formally known as Trewarrick Impulse but was renamed… Read More »
Connections of Group 1 winner Hallowed Crown will make a decision in the next few days whether he will continue racing during the Spring or be retired to start his stallion career. More: Future of Group 1 winner Hallowed Crown should be known over next few days. Currently spelling Gooree… Read More »
Golden Slipper winning jockey Danny Beasley will return home to continue his riding career after being based in Singapore where he has ridden 14 Group 1 winners. Beasley will return to riding today at Wagga were he will gallop his Wagga Cup ride Devised between races. Beasley will return to… Read More »
Gold Coast will be the feature meeting around Australia on Saturday with the Brisbane Winter Carnival nearing but the surfaces will contue on where Sydney left with the track currently a Heavy 9. Gold Coast is being rated Heavy 9 today after 30mm of rain in the past 48 hours…. Read More »
Jockey Tommy Berry has a secured a ride on Helene Happy Star in Sunday’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin. Helene Happy Star is currently a $26 chance with Sportsbet.com.au View the current QE II Cup market More: Jockey @TommyBerry21 will ride this horse, Helene Happy Star in… Read More »
Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au in conjunction with Ralphsmith Communications today launched its latest campaign – Live Victorian Racing – Anywhere! LIVE RACING: Sign-up at Sportsbet.com.au via this link to start watching live racing now! As the first and only corporate bookmaker to stream all Victorian Thoroughbred races live to its customers,… Read More »
Group 1 winner sprinter Rebel Dane will undergo surgery due to a grade5 paralysis of his larynx. Trainer Gary Portelli is confident he will be right for a Spring campaign. Source: From Saturday, Rebel Dane has a grade5 paralysis of his larynx and will need surgery. He will be back… Read More »
The racing career of Group 1 winning mare Sweet Idea is in doubt after suffering a tendon injury. Sweet Idea was being aimed at the feature G1 sprints in Queensland but will now return home to Sydney to undergo scans. Source: Sweet Idea's racing future is up in the air… Read More »
Last years Golden Slipper winner Mossfun has officially been retired to the breeding barn after a disappointing Autumn carnival. Source: Michael @HawkesRacing tells TAB Talk listeners that Golden Slipper winner Mossfun has been retired to the breeding barn. @SkySportsRadio1 — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) April 20, 2015 View her win in… Read More »
Western Australian star and multiple G1 winner Ihtsahymn has moved stables to Plumpton in Victoria in which Patrick Payne will take over the training. Ihtsahymn has raced twenty one times for seven wins and has accrued more than $1million dollars in prize money with his biggest win being the Kingston… Read More »
Group 1 winner Wandjina has secured a stud deal following his racing career with Newgate Farm. Wandjina will be aimed at the Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot in June with no certain plans following the run. Whether he will contend the Spring carnival is yet to be announced. More: Star… Read More »
You wouldn’t have thought so having won a G1 double at Randwick yesterday but trainer Peter Moody said on Sky Sports Radio this morning that he has been struggling to find owners since he was caught in a cobalt investigation. More: Very open @moodyracingpgm this morning @SkySportsRadio1 His business is… Read More »
Group 1 winner Wandjina who was narrowly beaten in yesterday’s All Aged Stakes at Randwick will make the trip to England to run in the Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Other Australian runners likely for Royal Ascot at this point are: Criterion, Brazen Beau and Shamal Wind. Source: Wandjina to… Read More »
