Damien Oliver who is returning from a suspension for blowing over the limit for an alcohol reading at Warrnambool has been booked to ride Stradbroke Handicap favourite Azkadellia. Azkadellia is currently the $4.80 favourite for the race. Ciaron Maher confirms Damien Oliver rides Azkadellia in the Stradbroke. Said he was… Read More »
Trainer Chris Waller has cast doubt over whether or not Queensland Derby favourite Mackintosh will line-up in the race saying the Queensland Guineas run on the same day is also a very viable option. Mackintosh is the current $3.60 favourite for the Queensland Derby with Sportsbet.com.au He is not listed… Read More »
Jockey Michelle Payne remains in hospital following her fall at Mildura with doctors saying her pancreas may need to be removed if it doesn’t heal. Her family have continued to push her into retirement throughout the ordeal. Patrick Payne reveals sister Michelle still in hospital and may need to have… Read More »
Trainer John Thompson did not hide the fact he was not happy with Jim Byrne’s ride on his galloper ‘Hooked’ who was heavily backed at long odds to take out today’s G1 Doomben 10,000. Thompson when asked about the race said ‘there were two G1’s today, the race and the… Read More »
Her Majesty The Queen has received an early birthday present with her horse Bold Sniper winning the third race at Sandown today. Bold Sniper was brought over from the UK to target our Cups although he never showed the ability to be competitive in our major races. Bold Sniper had… Read More »
On face value the Australian Hurdle at Sandown was a thrilling jumps race at the highest order but for those attentive enough would have seen the jumpers didn’t go over all the hurdles. Gingerboy and Arch Fire eyed each other coming into the straight and put on a great duel… Read More »
Racing Victoria today announced an updated policy for wagering operators in Victoria with one of the major points being that a minimum bet limit will be introduced as soon as practically possible. A minimum bet limit will mean bookmakers will have to accept bets up to this amount without knocking back… Read More »
Former Randwick trainer Grahame Begg took to twitter to announce that he has been granted his Victorian training license. Begg will train out of Mornington. Please to announce I have been granted my Victorian Trainers license by Racing Victoria today#open for business — Grahame Begg Racing (@Grahame_Begg) May 27, 2016
Sunshine Coast race 1 winner Reneged showed what the victory meant to him, with the 3YO colt jumping for joy whilst crossing the line. View the video of the finish below. We are wondering if the Stewards are considering fining the horse for celebrating before the line… In all seriousness… Read More »
Matt Cumani will hope to continue his good run of form as he cements his training operation with stalls at Ballarat Turf Club. Great news for @BallTurfClub with Cumani Racing choosing Ballarat as its new training base with $300k help from RJIF pic.twitter.com/dbji2JWCbZ — Martin Pakula (@MartinPakulaMP) May 27, 2016
Racing Victoria CEO Bernard Saundry has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year. Racing Victoria CEO Bernard Saundry has announced he's leaving the role at the end of 2016. pic.twitter.com/QJ3PWHNtAs — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) May 26, 2016
When it comes to horse racing, there is nothing quite like a boom on a two year old and the fascination as to how they will handle the race day pressure. Successful boom two year olds this season have been Capitalist and Extreme Choice, but there have been bad failures,… Read More »
Star jockey Tommy Berry has secured his 2016 Melbourne Cup ride early after taking the booking on Tenno Sho runner-up Curren Mirotic. Curren Mirotic is not listed in most Melbourne Cup markets. Source: News from @TommyBerry21 He has been booked for Tenno Sho runner-up Curren Mirotic in @FlemingtonVRC Melbourne Cup…. Read More »
Darren Weir’s imposing team of gallopers has just been bolstered further with the talented Hellbent moving to his stable. Hellbent has won three of his seven career starts including the $250,000 Inglis Dash, he was formerly trained by Kurt Goldman. Source: The @DKWeirRacing army continues to grow.He is the new… Read More »
Just Horse Racing writer Adam Page takes a look at the bad beats for the 2015/16 Autumn Racing Carnival. There have been some nightmare races for punters and some results which went the punters way, nothing gets us up and about more so than an unlucky run or a controversial finish, so… Read More »
Jockey Michelle Payne who is currently in the Alfred Hospital following a fall at Mildura on Monday had previously been encouraged by her brother Patrick to retire from riding. Brother Patrick on Sky Sports Radio said: “We tried to talk her out of it a while ago,” “We’ve encouraged her… Read More »
Jockey Michelle Payne will remain in hospital for at least a week following abdominal surgery she required after suffering a fall at Mildura yesterday. Doctors are confident Michelle will make a full recovery after the surgery was ruled a success and will be able to ride again, however the injuries… Read More »
Chimboraa who is still a maiden has been sold for a massive price to Hong Kong interests. A deal worth a reported $1.4million has been secured for the last start G1 Champagne Stakes runner up. Chimboraa is yet to break his maiden in six attempts but has amassed over $150,000… Read More »
Potential WA star Arcadia Dream has been forced into retirement after suffering a suspensory ligament injury following her run in the SA Derby. Arcadia Dream has amassed over $500,000 in her fourteen career starts with her feature win being the G2 WATC Derby. Source: Arcadia Dream forced into premature retirement… Read More »
Boom Singapore import Super One has officially been retired by trainer Lee Freedman to stand at stud. Since coming to Australia from Singapore where he won five races from five starts Super One has been disappointing winning just one of his four starts. Super One will stand at Newgate Farm…. Read More »
