Favourite backers in the last at Rockhampton last Thursday were left scratching their heads when Tom Button trained Aussie Tycoon was seemingly disrupted upon starting, prompting the last start runner up to miss the jump by over 10 lengths. The 4-year-old mare was a notable drifter in the betting, starting… Read More »
If you’re a punter who jumps at the opportunity of some value, these are some big winners that are sure to excite the side of you that wants to pick a long shot every weekend. Following the victory of $201 shot and jumps-racing hopeful One For Later at Flemington on… Read More »
There were dramatic scenes in the UK overnight which saw odds-on favourite Nayati score the most unlikely of wins in a juvenile hurdle race at Ascot. As the six-runner field approached the final flight in the the 3200m event the race looked between Et Moi Alors and long-time leader Harmoniseapproaching, but what happened next left punters stunned…. Read More »
Taking out the 2017 Magic Millions 2YO classic, Toby Edmonds trained Houtzen set the benchmark 12 months ago and delivered accordingly. Despite a drift in betting, Houtzen led all the way to win the 1200m race in 1:09.49. Taking the 2018 crown, Zoustar filly Sunlight increased her winning streak to… Read More »
5-year-old New-Zealander Humidor showed huge potential last year, drawing attention with 4 consecutive places in group company during his Autumn campaign. Now trained by Darren Weir, the ex-kiwi exploded into the top-flight Australian racing scene at with a group 1 victory at Flemington in March, taking out the Australian Cup…. Read More »
Champion mare Winx will be heading to Royal Ascot if everything goes to plan according to trainer Chris Waller. Waller gave his strongest indication yet that the 3x Cox Plate winner would be heading overseas when speaking to RSN 927’s Matt Stewart on Saturday morning. Have Your Say 🗣: Will… Read More »
The Magic Man Joao Moreira has given 2-time Sunshine Coast winner Ping Hai Star his first win in Hong Kong since the move mid 2017. John Size trained Ping Hai Star triumphed in incredible fashion over the weekend, missing the start badly before weaving through traffic to prevail in the… Read More »
Connections of a promising three-year-old Aqua D’ivina have decided against running in Saturday’s $2m Magic Millions Guineas despite securing a place in the field with an impressive win at Randwick on the weekend. The Matthew Smith-trained filly was impressive when running down Island Missile in the latter stages of the ATC Owners Benefit Card… Read More »
In the sport of kings, a horse can show pure class and ability, breaking a track record, winning by close to the length of the straight or carry 5 kilograms more then the rest of the field and do it easily. True champions will justify the short quote the next… Read More »
There were plenty of highlights this year of brilliant rides and career highlights from the best Australia has to offer. We count down the top 10 jockeys of 2017, with the spotlight on the dominating locals from Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, as well as the consistent performers on… Read More »
Champion Western Australian sire Blackfriars has sadly passed away after breaking his leg following colic surgery on Friday. The son of Danehill was Champion WA sire six times in the years 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/2014, 2015/2016. He was a G1 winner on the track having won the Victoria Derby as a… Read More »
Another calendar year of racing is almost done and dusted and with it were plenty of amazing feature race wins across the country! Complete with brilliant rides winning from impossible positions to the trademark come-from-behind swooping victories from our beloved stars. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Top 10 Wins… Read More »
Racing for 2017 is nearly done and dusted. There have been some great highlights, there have been some awful lowlights, both on and off the track. There have been stars, but just like the England Cricket Team, there has been many duds racing this year, and in a nod to… Read More »
We saw plenty of big bets get placed this year although there were ten bets which really stood out to be the worst that we reported. We count down the Top 10 worst bets of the year, complete with hard luck stories of dreadful rides and photo finishes to those… Read More »
Godolphin owned Hartnell boasts a very impressive record with 11 wins and 13 minor places in his 37 career starts, including 2 Group 1 wins. The 7-year-old gelding however had only 1 victory in 2017, winning just 1 race in his last 11 starts. Upon his arrival in Australia in… Read More »
As Winx tops our countdown as an obvious number 1 on the Top 10 Horses of 2017, we can take a look back at some of the horses with bragging rights over the super mare. Just 6 times in her 32-race career has she failed to finish first, a statistic… Read More »
A key runner heading towards next months Magic Million Guineas has been ruled out of the race after having bone chips removed. The Bjorn Baker trained Champagne Cuddles has had to have bone chips removed from her fetlock joint which means she will miss the Magic Millions Guineas at the… Read More »
Lindsay Park’s stable stalwart Extra Zero has been retired after a racing career spanning 109 starts. The 11-year-old, trained by David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig at Lindsay Park, finished eighth in Sunday’s Werribee Cup. The stable announced the veteran’s retirement on Monday. “Our much loved stable favourite Extra… Read More »
As the year draws to an end, we can take a look at some of the best performing horses from the last 12 months. From the great mare with her 3rd straight Cox Plate Victory, to another who has emerged as arguably the best sprinter in the world. Compiled with… Read More »
A jumps jockey in Ireland has arguably put in the best ride we have ever seen to win at Clonmel overnight. Jockey Jack Kennedy has somehow stayed aboard his mount over the last hurdle in a jumps race at Clonmel racecourse overnight and not only finishes the race but has… Read More »
