Antonio Giuseppe will be redirected to the Doncaster Mile in preference to the Sydney Cup over twice the distance. Trainer Chris Waller said on Tuesday he did not believe the four-year-old, who was the Sportsbet’s $6 equal Sydney Cup favourite alongside Tavago, had had the right preparation for the 3200… Read More »
Two Group 1 winning three-year-olds have officially been retired to stand at stud. Both Extreme Choice and Flying Artie have both been retired from racing to stand at Newgate Farm. Extreme Choice was the winner of G1 Blue Diamond Stakes as well as the G1 Moir Stakes whilst Flying Artie… Read More »
It’s all about the females when it comes to the 2017 Golden Slipper. Firstly it was Houtzen after the Magic Millions, then She Will Reign trounced them in the Silver Slipper. Catchy came out and won the Blue Diamond. The race is wide open, with no real standouts, so here… Read More »
We have gone live with our Golden Slipper coverage which includes the announcement of the final field at 9AM AEST as well as the barrier draw which will commence at 11AM. View our live updates and news of today’s Golden Slipper Field announcement below. Barrier Draw: Horse/Barrier Single Bullet: 3… Read More »
Trainer Troy Corsten’s has confirmed that Group 1 winner Awesome Rock has been officially retired following his run in the Australian Cup. Awesome Rock who won last years G1 Emirates Stakes amassed over $2million dollars in 28 career starts which included 4 wins headlined by the G1 Emirates Stakes and… Read More »
There are no plans to move the Melbourne Cup now or in the future. The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott has dismissed speculation of a move as unfounded and ill-informed. UPDATE: Melbourne Cup tradition to remain “The Melbourne Cup Carnival is internationally recognised and considered one of the great… Read More »
Over a century of tradition could be scrapped by Victorian racing authorities who will meet this month to discuss a possible date change of the Melbourne Cup which has traditionally been run on the first Tuesday in November. UPDATES: VRC shuts down Melbourne Cup date change – Melbourne Cup tradition to remain Racing officials will… Read More »
Omei Sword who was sent out as the favourite for today’s Coolmore Classic has been banned from racing for a three month period for bleeding during the race. The three month ban means she will not race again during the Autumn Carnival. Omei Sword opened as the $3.00 favourite for… Read More »
One of the most iconic handicap races in Australia the ‘Caulfield Cup’ is set to become a WFA race with the change to take affect as early as this year. “We’d have to get our skates on but it could be as early as this year but more likely 2018… Read More »
NSW trainer Paul Murray has been banned for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences relating to stored samples taken from 2013 Doncaster Prelude runner-up Alma’s Fury. Analysis of the post-race samples taken from the gelding showed levels of 890 and 940 micrograms per litre of urine. A cobalt threshold of 200mcg/L… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne has been fined $1,500 by Racing Victoria stewards after pleading guilty to a tweet made about Flemington’s track manager Mick Goodie. Michelle Payne took to twitter on Monday to for Goodie’s position to be review claiming that he did not prepare a fair surface… Read More »
Connections of three-time Group One winner Turn Me Loose have retired the Kiwi galloper. The 5-year-old picked up over $1.6million in prize money which included wins in the NZ 2000 Guineas, Futurity Stakes and Emirates Stakes. The New Zealand owners are currently negotiating a stud deal. Triple G1 winner Turn… Read More »
Trackwork rider Riharna Thomson has died from injuries she received in an accident at Canberra’s Thoroughbred Park. The Canberra Racing Club said the 22-year-old Thomson, who had been on life support since the incident on Tuesday, had died on Friday morning. The club said Thomson, who was recently promoted to… Read More »
Trackwork rider Riharna Thomson remains on life support in a critical condition after an accident at Canberra’s Thoroughbred Park. Canberra Racing Club chief executive Peter Stubbs said Racing NSW chaplain, Colin Watts, would lead prayers for the popular Thomson before the first race at the showcase Black Opal Stakes meeting… Read More »
Last years Victoria Derby winner Prized Icon has made the trip to Melbourne in preparation to run in Saturday’s Australian Guineas at Flemington racecourse. Prized Icon was a dual acceptor in both the Randwick Guineas and Australian Guineas. Before the decision was made Prized Icon was an $11 chance for… Read More »
Jockey Michael Walker will undergo surgery for a back problem which is expected to keep him out of the saddle for three months. Walker had to be helped off a horse after a race at Moonee Valley last Friday week when his back seized up. He was forced to miss… Read More »
Due to the constant rain and the deteriorating track at Randwick champion mare Winx is in doubt to start in the G1 Chipping Norton Stakes. Chris Waller will walk the track shortly before he makes a decision whether she will run or not where she is the $1.10 favourite with… Read More »
Autumn middle distance contender Mackintosh has been banned for three months from racing after bleeding from both nostrils in a track gallop at Randwick today. Mackintosh was to be aimed at the Doncaster Mile where he was a $21 chance with Sportsbet.com.au. Mackintosh bled from both nostrils following a track… Read More »
Leading Blue Diamond Stakes contender Jukebox has been scratched following a further inspection by three vets. Concerns were first raised on Friday morning with the colt showing signs of lameness in the near foreleg in a pre-race inspection of all two-year-olds engaged in the $1.5 million Group One race on… Read More »
Red hot Skyline Stakes favourite Menari has been scratched from the race due to a mishap in his yard last night which has required him to get stitches in his top lip. Menari opened as the $2.30 short priced favourite in the race at Sportsbet.com.au and was heavily supported into even money… Read More »
