Lead up to Lucia Valentina’s run in Saturday’s Turnbull Stakes has been plagued by a foot injury but her trot this morning showed that there seems to be no issue ahead of her first run in Melbourne. She will be vetted later today ahead of a start in the race…. Read More »
Trainer Joseph Pride turned to twitter this morning to announce his star sprinter Rain Affair will not be running in Saturday’s Premiere Stakes at Randwick. More to follow. Source: Rain Affair out of the premiere what a shit week! — Pride Racing (@PrideRacing) October 2, 2014
Racing NSW will now provide race replays on their website which would have been brought about by Racing Victoria doing a similar thing early last month with their launch of Racing.com Source: At last well done. pic.twitter.com/Mie9DnKuCl — Ron Dufficy (@DufficyRon) October 2, 2014
Hawkspur won’t race in Sydney on Saturday with connections opting to run in the Turnbull Stakes Field at Flemington. Source: Hawkspur has been scratched from Randwick and will line up in Saturday's Turnbull Stakes at Flemington. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) October 1, 2014
Stipulate who was the first emergency in the Turnbull Stakes will now get a start in the race as his stable mate Crackerjack King is a scratching in the race. Source: With Crackerjack King scratched from Saturday, @lindsayparkrace stable-mate Stipulate now gets a start in the Turnbull at Flemington. —… Read More »
Hooked who is a $21 chance in Saturday’s Epsom Handicap has just been sold at the Patinack dispearsel sale for $600,000 with the new owners hoping to re coupe their money in just over 72 hours. More: Hooked was purchased for $600,000 by Ultra Thoroughbred Racing and will remain with… Read More »
On face value Bring Me The Maid’s run in the Prelude was disappointing despite not having the best of luck in the run, there was concern that a problem may have arrised during the run but that is not that case with the Golden Slipper place getter to press onto… Read More »
Rock Sturdy who was second favourite behind Royal Descent in early Epsom Handicap betting will not take his place in the field due to a leg injury with scans being conducted this morning. Source: Breaking: Rock Sturdy is out of the Epsom Hcp on Saturday. Scans being taken of a… Read More »
Impressive two year old Rubick is likely to make his comeback to racing in the Schillaci Stakes after a good hit out when winning a trial at Rosehill this morning. Source: Trainer Gerald Ryan said Rubick showed plenty 2 win Rosehill trial today. Had a little blow and the hit-out… Read More »
Globetrotting jockey Corey Brown will return to Australia on Saturday for rides in the feature Group 1’s the Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan. Source: Up and about @Coreyjockey at Randwick on Saturday. Rock Sturdy in Epsom. La Amistad in Metrop. Bachman in Dulcify and has 1 in a 2YO. — Andrew… Read More »
Impressive first up winner ‘Arabian Gold’ in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill will now make the trip to Melbourne with her next start likely to be in the Toorak Handicap. Source: Arabian Gold has come thru Saturdays win in spectacular order says trainer David Van Dyke. Heads to Melbourne… Read More »
Connections of international galloper Red Cadeuax hope he can go a length better in this years Melbourne Cup after running second in 2013 and he is on track to do so says travelling foreman Robin Jones. More: Red Cadeaux has travelled super. On arrival at Werribee straight to sand roll…. Read More »
Kerrin McEvoy will not ride today’s impressive Gloaming Stakes winner in the Spring Champion next start due to commitments in Melbourne which has left the door open for Blake Shinn. With @KPMcEvoy in Melbourne, @blake_shinn will ride Sweynesse in the Spring Champion next start. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September… Read More »
A flat run in tonight’s Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley has opted connections to pull the plug on a Cox Plate campaign for Commanding Jewel. Source: After "flat" run from @LilJewel10 Stock Stakes @Destroystens said "Cox Plate will be out the window maybe a race like Toorak with no weight"… Read More »
Punters at Moonee Valley tonight will be cheering on cult horse The Cleaner not only because he is the well backed favourite. If The Cleaner wins tonight’s JRA Cup Moonee Valley Racing Club will make all Carlton Draught Schooners half priced in all members and public bars until the following… Read More »
Chad Schofield has lost today’s appeal hearing over his improper riding charge at Mornington last Wednesday which will put him out for 32 meetings (until Caulfield Cup day). More: RAD Board decide 32 meeting penalty stands for jockey, Chad Schofield. Back for Caulfield Cup. VCAT possible. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Rubick who was super impressive in his two year old campaign had a jump out this morning in lead up to Saturday weeks Schillaci Stakes which will be his first up run for the Spring. Source: Jockey, @KPMcEvoy got first feel of Rubick this morning. Galloped with Time for War on… Read More »
Trainer Clarry Conners was taken to hospital yesterday after being kick by a horse in the mounting yard at Hawkesbury but despite being a bit sore, left with a few less teeth and some bruising and cuts he looks to be relatively okay with any neck injuries ruled out. More:… Read More »
Moonee Valley has had a track update from a Dead 5 to a Dead 4 for its G1 Moir Stakes night on Friday. Source: Moonee Valley has been upgraded to a Dead 4 for tomorrow nights Moir Stakes meeting. Afternoon penetrometer is 4.72. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) September 25, 2014
Trainer Clarry Conners was kicked by horse in the mounting yard at Hawkesbury which cause a delay to race one with the Ambulance having to take him to the hospital. Check here for updates. Updates: Clarry Conners Update: Nepean Hospital Emergency Care Unit have advised Clarry is resting quietly while he waits… Read More »
