Here’s a first for Australia and probably the world. And before I reveal – I’ll just add that it wont be the last time it happens either. At Carnarvon racecourse in Western Australia today, which is a TAB meeting, every horse will be ridden by a female jockey. Yep, read… Read More »
Victorian jockey Tahlia Hope is in intensive care at Frankston hospital on Thursday night after suffering complications from viral meningitis. The Victorian Jockey Association released a joint statement with Racing Victoria on Thursday evening confirming that the 20-year-old was in intensive care. “Jockey Tahlia Hope is currently in ICU at… Read More »
This story should be taken very, very seriously because what it tells is so profound, it just may change racing and indeed sport results the world over, here ever after. The Gr 1 Kentucky Derby issue will not go away. In fact, law makers seem to be warming to the… Read More »
Punters have cracked it over the decision to declare All Victorian Sprint Series Final winner Malibu Style a runner despite his barrier opening early. Malibu Style lunged at the gates prior to the start of the race which saw his gate open early with punters using social media to vent… Read More »
Jockey Stephen Baster has announced he will be starring in this years Australian Ninja Warrior series. The Australian Ninja Warrior series will begin on Monday night at 7:30pm on Channel 9. Can a jockey be the first person to finish the course and win the series? The things I get… Read More »
A race has caused a bit of stir on Social media today and all for the wrong reasons with a jumps race in Ireland nearly finishing without a winner. The video has divided social media with half saying it was a show of stamina and enjoyed it whilst the other… Read More »
We often highlight wins of note, pointing to the future etc. We did it just this week actually when the boom Aussie bred 2YO Aethero bolted in with his head on his chest in Hong Kong. But just have a look at this one. Yesterday in a BM 60 at… Read More »
Group One winner Black Heart Bart could be poised for a return to racing despite having been retired after a series of poor performances and injuries. Trainer Lindsey Smith who hails from Western Australia where Black Heart Bart did his early racing before he made the move to Darren Weir’s… Read More »
Has the next sprinting sensation just been unearthed in Hong Kong? His name is Aethero and ha made it three from three on Monday night winning easily once again against older horses. Aethero is the brother to exciting Australian sprinter Classique Legend who is being aimed at the $14m Everest… Read More »
There is a mare in NSW called Pinocchio – and this is no lie – but this mare is starting to look like a bona fide blue hen. Blue hen mares are rare. They are the ones that just keep producing superstars each foal, and so far this mare, who… Read More »
In one of the best pieces of horsemanship you will see for awhile, jockey Kazushi Kimura saved himself a horrible fall at Woodbine on the weekend. Kazushi Kimura who was aboard Red Rollin in the race clipped the heels of the horse in front after the jump which caused the… Read More »
One of the more unusual looking horses in the country will make his debut at Geelong on Friday. Frankie Blue Eyes who is a son of Tavistock out of Starbelly will make his debut for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young for the First Light Racing syndicate at Geelong in Race… Read More »
Connections of Champion mare Winx have still not made a decision whether they will race the stars progeny or sell them. It was announced yesterday that Australia’s best racehorse Winx would be served by I Am Invincible for this years breeding season but surprisingly the mares foal could go through… Read More »
With all the talk of late surrounding improved prizemoney levels, naming new races, and which state has the best racing carnivals, perhaps it might be prudent to take a step back and look at what we already have. Not the new stuff or the new debates, but at the races… Read More »
The wait is over. Winx will be covered by champion stallion I Am Invincible this year. And that seems only fitting. I Am Invincible stands at Yarraman park in NSW. “As owners we have utilised and considered the expert advice of bloodstock professionals both internationally and domestically,” said part-owner Debbie… Read More »
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has been banned by the ownership of Santa Anita after a fourth horse from his stable died – and the 30th overall – at the Southern California track. The Stronach Group, which owns the track, said in a statement that effective immediately Hollendorfer “is… Read More »
View the trailer for Michelle Payne’s Melbourne Cup story called Ride Like A Girl which is set to be launched in cinemas on September 26th. Ride Like A Girl is the incredible true story of Michelle Payne. As a little girl, Michelle Payne (Teresa Palmer) dreams of the impossible: winning… Read More »
Sydney caller Darren Flindell almost, and I mean almost, delivered a race call at Rosehill on Saturday that would have been immortalised. Not quite London to a brick on, but sooo, sooo close to the Accurate One’s Cox Plate call. You know the Accurate One, right? It was Bill Collins… Read More »
There were some shocking scenes in a race at Nagoya on Friday as a field of runners continued to race and dodge an unconscious jockey. Female jockey Aoi Kinomae fell shortly after the race started at Nagoya in Japan where she was dislodged and fell unconscious after hitting the ground… Read More »
In one of the most disrespectful, extraordinarily inaccurate headlines ever sent to print, The Guardian Newspaper in England has slammed our export-racing business. Have a look at this and you be the judge. Winx’s brother among Australian racehorses killed for meat in South Korea. That was the headline. I kid… Read More »
