Another tragedy has struck the racing industry with the news out of Cranbourne this morning that Burnstone has died. The Blue Diamond Preview winner was an $8 chance for the upcoming Blue Diamond. Heart-breaking for owners & @GriffithsRacing with news that Burnstone, 3rd fav for Blue Diamond, died today at… Read More »
Champian sprinter Hay List who was a three time Group 1 winner who was arguably most well known for his rivalry Black Caviar has sadly past away from laminitis. Twitter: In deeply sad news, champion sprinter Haylist has passed away after a battle with laminitis. #RIP champ! — Sky Racing… Read More »
Betting has them neck and neck but if you are one for times then Secret Agenda has to be put on top after she ran a quicker time than Fontiton in her jump out at Caulfield this morning both running under 23 seconds in their last 400m. Twitter: Secret Agenda… Read More »
Trials were held at Caulfield this morning on their new surface and it has gotten the tick of approval from jockeys with Chris Symons saying it was ‘Outstanding’. Rode on the new surface @MRCTrackNews Caulfield this morn & must say its outstanding. Looking forward to race day on the 14… Read More »
Gordon Lord Byron who won the Group One George Ryder Stakes last autumn won’t return to Sydney for the carnival this year. He will instead head to Hong Kong to take on Able Friend in the Queen Jubilee on March 15. Confirmed by trainer Tom Hogan that Gordon Lord Byron… Read More »
A Tatts Racing punter has had a collect of a life time winning $185,000 from a mere $20 bet after placing a tote all up bet on the last four runners at Flemington on Saturday. A @tatts_racing punter won 185k yesterday, had $20 tote win all up on last 4… Read More »
Gosford Cup winner Midsummer Sun has been put down after breaking down in a trial at Rosehill today. Update: Tragedy at Rosehill trials this morning. Dual Gosford Cup winner, Midsummer Sun has been put down after injuring himself in the 1st trial. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 2, 2015 Terrible… Read More »
Hong Kong star Able Friend will not be headed to Sydney for the Autumn with Australia and Dubai ruled out. The likely target for Able Friend will be the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot in June. No Sydney or Dubai for star HK horse, Able Friend reports @chapeauxx Not set… Read More »
Some of the headline runners who were meant to trial at Rosehill today have been scratched. These include Boban, Shooting to Win, Weary, Deep Field and Brazen Beau. More info to come when we hear of when they will step out. Boban, Shooting to Win, Weary Scr from Rosehill trials,… Read More »
Roger James discusses the plans for Silent Achiever throughout the Autumn on Racing Ahead.
Equal favourite for the 2015 Blue Diamond Stakes ‘Secret Agenda’ will have a jump out at Caulfield tomorrow as well as the other headline runner from the Price stable ‘Lankan Rupee’. .@LankanRupee & BD equal fav Secret Agenda for @MickPriceRacing two of headline acts at jump outs on course proper… Read More »
The Gerald Ryan trained Peggy Jean will resume in next Saturday’s Light Fingers Stakes with her stepping out tomorrow at Rosehill for a trial. The @GRyanRacing stable stepping out many triallers tomorrow at Rosehill. In addition Peggy Jean resuming Light Fingers Saturday week. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 2, 2015
Peter Moody has been fined $12,000 by NSW stewards after two positive race day tests were returned from his horses to ibuprofen. BREAKING: Peter Moody has been fined $12,000 by the NSW stewards after 2 positive race-day tests were returned from his horses to ibuprofen — SMH Sport (@SMHsport) February… Read More »
Crowd favourite Red Cadeaux who has placed in three Melbourne Cup’s will return to Australia for an Autumn campaign with the Australia Cup at Flemington being his main target. Red Cadeaux coming downunder again for Australian Cup in March and a start @ChampionshipsRR is now expected. @EdDunlopRacing thrilled 2 come… Read More »
Last years Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist has returned to the track with a win in his trial this morning over 1200m at Newcastle racecourse. More: Protectionist won his 1200m Newcastle trial this am. Settled last/won. Replay punters post mortem after 9am @SkySportsRadio1 @AndrewBensley — Luke Marlow (@MarlowLuke) February 1, 2015… Read More »
Today’s Canonbury Stakes winner ‘Vancouver’ has shot to the top of Golden Slipper betting after an impressive win. Updated Golden Slipper odds from Sportsbet.com.au: Vancouver….stunning type stunning winner…all the way big boy pic.twitter.com/4tPeY2F2gR — Dean Pettit (@deanpet74) January 31, 2015
Unbeaten Wawail has continued to received plenty of support in the opener at Flemington with a single $20,000 bet being placed on the D Hayes & T Dabernig trained galloper. Wawail crunched from $2.25 into $1.65 in the first at @FlemingtonVRC including $20,000 at $1.90 Punters loving @lindsayparkrace /Mick Walker —… Read More »
Trainer Paul Messara has been open about his chances with Expressway Stakes favourite Panzer Division noting he was surprised to see his 3YO as the favourite for the race against seasoned G1 performers. Panzer Division will settle with blinkers on over the trip of the Expressway. @Paulmessara surprised he's favourite…. Read More »
A massive bet to win over $100,000 has been placed on a 2YO first starter at Rosehill today. View the bet. Another big bet landed on a 2YO in the first at Rosehill. A $45,000 bet on @HawkesRacing trained Mawahibb placed in last hour at $4.20. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Trainer Steve Englebrecht has given a good push for his Expressway Stakes runner Malavia who is currently a $16 chance with Sportsbet.com.au Trainer Steve Englebrecht gave good push for Malavio in the Expressway at Rosehill. Work has been quite sharp . Soft track relish. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) January 30,… Read More »
