Hobart Cup winner Geegees Blackflash will have to cope with a wide barrier and a modern-day weight-carrying record of 60kg if he is to win next Wednesday’s $225,000 Launceston Cup. The John Luttrell-trained gelding drew barrier nine of 12 runners on Friday for the 2400m feature. The Colin and Cindy… Read More »
Blinkers will go back on multiple Group One winner Sniper’s Bullet in a bid to ride him more aggressively in Saturday’s Apollo Stakes at Rosehill. Sniper’s Bullet got out of his ground from a wide gate in the Expressway Stakes (1200m) and made little impression in a race dominated by… Read More »
Zac Purton is a clear second in the Hong Kong jockeys’ premiership following a winning treble at Happy Valley. The Australian has ridden 32 winners this season, 11 of those during February. His trio of victories on Wednesday came via Prince Of Sunshine, Mochi and Perfect Cheers. “Before the barrier… Read More »
High-profile sire Royal Academy has died at Coolmore Australia, ending one of the last links to Nijinsky. The 25-year-old stallion, who had been retired from stud duties for two years, died on Wednesday as a result of the effects of old age. “Royal Academy has been a tremendous servant to… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $500,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1898 when won by Resolute. * Group One since 1980. * Weight-for-age since 1979. * Run over 1400m until 1979 when run over 1800m. * Run over 1400m from 1980-2005. * Switched… Read More »
In a major boost for NSW country racing, more than $2 million in prizemoney will be on offer during Scone’s showcase two-day carnival in May. All races on the Saturday card will be worth a minimum $75,000 and the feature Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) will rise $25,000 to $200,000. The… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $400,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1884 when won by Malua. * From 1941 to 1944 inclusive it was run at Flemington, while in 1996 it was run at Sandown. * Notable past winners include: Malua (1884), Wakeful… Read More »
Fields for Caulfield Racecourses Blue Diamond Stakes day have been released and we give readers the fields for each of the Group races which includes the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes, Group 1 Futurity Stakes and Group 1 Oakleigh Plate. Blue Diamond Stakes day Fields: 2012 Caulfield Autumn Classic… Read More »
Black Caviar will not be running in this weekend’s Futurity Stakes at Caulfield as trainer Peter Moody gives her a well-earned rest in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Moody met with Black Caviar’s owners on Tuesday night, when it was decided she would have an easy… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning… Read More »
A capacity field of 16 has accepted for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes including dominant race favourite Samaready. No Looking Back, General Rippa, The Travelling Man, Members Joy, Mama’s Choice, Rusambo, Jimando and late entry Formidable are also in the field. Four emergencies were also named – Fire Thunderbolt,… Read More »
Karuta Queen will undergo a thorough veterinary examination before trainer Neville Layt tries to resurrect her autumn campaign. Layt said he could find no obvious issue with the filly after her below-par run in the Light Fingers Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. “She seems OK but the vet is… Read More »
The 2012 Blue Diamond Stakes field will take shape tomorrow when the final field is announced along with the barrier draw. Currently Mick Price’s star filly Samaready heads the market with online bookmakers.
Victorian Racing Club are expecting around 30,000 visitors to Flemington Racecourse today to watch unbeaten mare Black Caviar run over 1000m meters. Read what you should know if your heading to the track or watching on TV. Race Time: The scheduled race time is 4:10 PM EST Race Number: She… Read More »
Champion Australian jockey Darren Beadman has suffered a fractured cheekbone in a barrier trial mishap, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has reported. Beadman was taken to hospital after he was dislodged from a horse in a trial at Sha Tin on Friday morning. His misfortune puts him out of Sunday’s… Read More »
Trainer Alicia Willick hopes Silent Movie can get plans for a winter campaign back on track with a strong showing at Doomben. Willick has heeded advice from jockey Chris Munce who recommended the seven-year-old wear blinkers in Saturday’s Schaefer Store Handicap (1600m). The Gold Coast trainer has warned punters to… Read More »
Black Caviar will compete against eight of the nation’s fastest horses in the $752,500 Coolmore Lightning Stakes at 4.10pm tomorrow (Saturday) at Flemington. A win would equal the Australasian record of 19 straight metropolitan wins held jointly by Gloaming and Desert Gold. A strong crowd, including Black Caviar’s official cheer… Read More »
Some of the world’s fastest horses come to Flemington for the Group 1 Coolmore Lightning Stakes, a leg of the Global Sprint Challenge. Win an exclusive Black Caviar™ experience! Dine in the Panorama Restaurant and then watch the Lightning Stakes, featuring champion sprinter Black Caviar, from within the Mounting Yard!… Read More »
Round 5 in the Black Caviar/Hay List rivalry now revolves around the unbeaten mare taking her place in Saturday’s Coolmore Lightning Stakes after the New South Wales sprinter was confirmed as a starter in the $750,000 Group 1 at Flemington. Part-owner Katie Davenport revealed that that trainer John McNair and… Read More »
