Odds on favourite in the Phelan Ready Stakes ‘Wicked Intent’ is in doubt to run at Doomben on Saturday with trainer Barry Mitchell electing to wait until tomorrow morning to make a decision, depending on the weather. Twitter: Trainer Barry Mitchell will wait until tomorrow morning before deciding whether smart… Read More »
Chris Waller has made a statement following a $30,000 fine imposed on him yesterday for using a prohibited substance. Statement from Chris Waller following $30,000 due to Junoob positive swab in The Metropolitan win @TVNTVN pic.twitter.com/xECtnuvexY — Brent Zerafa (@brentzerafa) December 11, 2014
Due to excessive rain today’s Ipswich meeting has been cancelled. Due to overnight showers and current rain, today's Ipswich thoroughbred meeting has been cancelled. A phantom meeting will take place. — Racing Queensland (@racing_qld) December 11, 2014
Just Horse Racing photographer Sharon Chapman made it our to see some of the more familiar gallopers to Australian fans including the two Australian runners; Buffering and Criterion. For more photos be sure to follow her on twitter: @FastTrackPhotog
Kuro who ran third in the Coolmore Classic at Flemington will be set for the G1 Galaxy by trainer Joseph Pride. What twitter is saying: After running 3rd in Coolmore at Flem, @PrideRacing is targeting Group 1 Galaxy in Sydney Autumn for Kuro. Will probably run once before. — Andrew… Read More »
Punters are having a tough time getting a bet on races today with TAB’s system experiencing issues which has caused markets for NSW and S-TAB to be unavailable. TAB’s twitter response to the issue: A network issue is currently impacting various channels. Support teams have been engaged and are investigating…. Read More »
Criterion has drawn barrier 9 of 12 in Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin. view the barriers: Criterion finds himself jumping from barrier 9 in Sunday's Hong Kong Cup. Awkward barrier from 2000m start. pic.twitter.com/8xssB6LUUY — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) December 11, 2014
It is not often you will see a runner get handicapped at such a big weight but Crafty Cruiser will need to carry 71.5kg in a BM70 at Werribee on Sunday up a mere 12.5kg on his last run. 71.5kgs for crafty cruiser on Sunday @TheProfitsComAu pic.twitter.com/GwoA1FMfcx — Tim… Read More »
Jockey Patrick Maloney will be out until Boxing day after his appeal to RAD board today was dismissed for a careless riding charge at Moonee Valley last week. What twitter is saying: <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”><p>RAD Board dismisses appeal by <a href=”https://twitter.com/pattymoloney”>@pattymoloney</a> against suspension from <a href=”https://twitter.com/MVRC1″>@MVRC1</a> last Fri… Read More »
Impressive Darley Classic winner Terravista will resume in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington says trainer Joseph Pride with the TJ Smith the grand final. From next week it'll be about two months until Terravista trials ahead of resuming in Newmarket Hcp @FlemingtonVRC then TJ Smith @atc_races — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Racing NSW stewards will open a case against Chris Waller after finding Frusemide in Junoob’s urine after his win in the Group 1 Metropolitan. Read the Stewards release: Racing NSW Stewards have a busy day ahead particularly involving Junoob from the Metropolitan. pic.twitter.com/3czctr87zc — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) December 10, 2014
Just Horse Racing photographer Sharon Chapman made it out to track work this morning in Hong Kong to photograph some of the main runners competing on Sunday at Sha Tin. For more photos be sure to follow her on twitter: @FastTrackPhotog
Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Brazen Beau has been sold to Darley stud with the intention to take the 3YO star to England to run in the Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot. What twitter is saying: News @DarleyStallions, they acquire Coolmore Stakes winner Brazen Beau – targets Lightning remains with @cwallerracing… Read More »
Good news from Hong Kong this morning with reports from trainer Robert Heathcote that Australian sprinter Buffering’s condition has improved after an infection in his hoof caused by a nail. Buffering's condition has improved significantly, Rob Heathcote indicating only 0.5/5 lame. Shoe back on. Will work tomorrow @TVNTVN — Brent… Read More »
Buffering has had a set back to his Hong Kong preparation with an infected hoof which is said to have been caused by a dirty nail. Trainer Rob Heathcote says Buffering is walking sound this afternoon after being relieved of hoof infection this morning @HKJC_Racing — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) December… Read More »
Japanese galloper ‘Snow Dragon’ will surely turn heads this weekend in Hong Kong with his distinct colour, but with the chance of the galloper coming to Australia next year during the Autumn there will be strong interest as a future betting prospect for Aussie punters. Fair bit of interest in… Read More »
A punter with TAB Sportsbet has placed a sizeable early market Golden Slipper bet on a runner at $15 in betting. See who. And there's a Golden Slipper bet – $3,000 win, $2,000 place on FONTITON @ $15 / $4.50 with @tabcomau @SkyRacingAU — Gerard Middleton (@GMiddletonTAB) December 9, 2014
Bass Strait will head to the Cox Stakes after his run in Saturday’s Kingston Town Classic where he finished the race off well. A run in the Perth Cup is also on the cards. Trainer Neville Parnham will spell Rommel but Bass Strait presses on to Cox Stakes and then… Read More »
Chad Schofield will be on the side lines for four weeks after his fall at Geelong yesterday. Jockey, @SchofieldChad will be on sidelines 4 weeks. 2 small fractures to vertebrae. No fractures arms or elbow but very bad gash to arm. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) December 7, 2014
Paceman was super impressive on debut and trainer Peter Snowden has said he will have a short break before heading towards the Golden Slipper next year. After its impressive debut win, Paceman is having a short break according to Peter Snowden. Comes back to chase Slipper Prizemoney. — Andrew Bensley… Read More »
