There are reports this morning that champion jockey Nash Rawiller was detained attempting to leave Hong Kong last night. The former Sydney jockey was yesterday disqualified for 15 months for breaches of the strict betting regulations in Hong Kong. South China Morning Post’s Alan Aitken told RSN’s racing Pulse program… Read More »
A lengthy delay at today’s Gawler meeting has reportedly been caused by a member of the track staff being hit by one of the on-course ambulances during the first race on the card. Broadcaster Racing.com is reporting that the 20-year-old staff member went to move one of the hurdles when… Read More »
We take a look at some racing terms which get thrown around quite a lot amongst punters with some not in the know unable to understand what people are talking about. Here are a few terms to help you out. Sick beat A good song or sometimes described as a… Read More »
Stewards are looking into vision of today’s VOBIS Gold Mile after jockey Craig Williams reported to stewards that he was bitten by So Si Bon immediately after they jumped. So Si Bon has been suspended from racing twice before for biting although this is the first time he has bitten… Read More »
A Seymour trainer has been found guilty of punching a horse numerous times to the head on the side of the Western Ring Road late last year. Trainer Michael Quadara was found guilty of misconduct for striking a horse in his care numerous times whilst pulled over the the side… Read More »
New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski has bought a minority stake in a racehorse named Gronk, a three-year-old colt who will run in the Kentucky Derby. Gronk, a son of champion Australian racehorse and sire Lonhro, was bought by Phoenix Thoroughbreds for more than $400,000 in England last year. Trainer… Read More »
Every now and then connections can get lucky with a tough galloper that just refuses to miss a place, and in some cases just can’t lose. Along with the hard luck stories of costly yearlings that just can’t run, are the ones that have been privileged enough to own some… Read More »
Jockey Ryan Maloney has been suspended for four months after pleading guilty to providing a positive urine sample to a banned stimulant. Maloney hasn’t ridden since self-reporting and standing down after being randomly selected to provide a urine sample at Caulfield on March 31. At an inquiry on race day,… Read More »
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has confirmed it has stood down two employees of Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie during an ongoing investigation into activities at his stable. Stewards opened an inquiry into possible breaches of race day treatment rules of a number of horses at Currie’s Toowoomba base last Saturday… Read More »
The race meeting at Kilmore has has been abandoned amid safety concerns after metal pegs were found on the track. Racing Victoria stewards called off Thursday’s meeting before the first race was scheduled to be run. During a routine inspection of the track, two star metal pickets were found to… Read More »
A snake has interrupted track work at Cairns racecourse this morning with some amazing photos taken of the invader. View the photos of the snake heading to the races below.
Get your blackbooks out as we identify 9 of the countries best maiden gallopers. Frustrating for punters taking the short odds, even more frustrating for owners and connections, these are some that are ‘bound to win one soon’. 10. Aristocratic Miss Record: 7-0-2-3 Prizemoney: $110,640 The @HawkesRacing-trained Irukandji puts on… Read More »
Hong Kong galloper Pakistan Star will once again have to trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being allowed to race again despite storming home to finish fourth in the Chairman’s Trophy at Sha Tin on Sunday. The cult horse has had a troubled history after refusing to race on a… Read More »
Veteran NSW trainer Bob Milligan is making progress in hospital after an early morning accident. Milligan is believed to have been kicked in the face by a horse on Saturday morning at the Taree track. The 76-year-old’s wife Margaret told Racing NSW, Milligan had been taken out of an induced… Read More »
Veteran Taree trainer Bob Milligan is in an induced coma in Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital after being struck on the head by a horse he was leading at track work. Milligan has suffered multiple fractures to his skull and face from the incident on Saturday morning. Racing NSW doctor David… Read More »
Good Friday and Christmas day have long been the two race-free days on the Australian calendar, at least that was the case up until just last year when Western Australia decided to break the trend and stage an 8-race-card at Ascot on Good Friday. Have Your Say 🗣: Should we have… Read More »
Punters have taken to social media to vent their anger after an odds-on favourite was mistakenly deemed the runner-up in a race at Kempton in the UK last Friday. Oregon Gift jumped as the $1.91 favourite in Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap (2400m) and the judge was required to… Read More »
An overseas trip for champion racemare Winx has been ruled out to concentrate on another Australian spring campaign. Have Your Say 🗣: Did connections make the right decision? – Comment below Trainer Chris Waller ended months of speculation on Wednesday when said the world’s best thoroughbred would race on in Australia… Read More »
A number of runners have emerged as possible Everest contenders after recent standout performances none more so than weekend Group 1 winners Hellbent, Estijaab and In Her Time. With speculation about the 2018 race beginning to take place after the completion of the Newmarket Handicap, Moir Stakes, Golden Slipper and… Read More »
There has been a controversial finish at Naracoorte today with stewards giving the all clear on a result which saw the second placed jockey dismounted before he crossed the finishing line. Jockey Lewis German fell from his mount prior to crossing the line in second place but has he had… Read More »
