If odds fluctuations are anything to go by in Saturday’s 2016 Queen Elizabeth Stakes then it is unlikely we will see champion mare Winx line-up in the race. Winx was $1.60 on Betfair Australia to win the race this morning but the money says she won’t run with her odds… Read More »
Despite a disappointing performance from Kermadec the Chris Waller trained galloper will press onto Saturday weeks All Aged Stakes. Trainer Chris Waller has informed Stewards Kermadec will proceed to Saturday weeks All Aged at Randwick on April 16. pic.twitter.com/Xq2xIf9zER — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) April 4, 2016
Five time Group 1 winner Boban has died overnight in a freak paddock accident which reports suggest he broke his leg. Boban had recently been retired from racing after bleeding for the second time in the Futurity Stakes. Boban amassed close to $2.8million dollars in earnings with G1 wins in… Read More »
Exosphere who was very disappointing when beaten a long way in yesterday’s TJ Smith Stakes as the equal favourite will undergo tests to determine his acute pain. Trainer John O'Shea says Exosphere will undergo series of tests to determine his acute pain after yesterday's TJ Smith. Concerning yesterday — Andrew… Read More »
A decision whether Winx will back up in Saturday’s $4m Queen Elizabeth Stakes is yet to be made with Hugh Bowman on standby, he will ride Preferment if the star mare doesn’t run. Trainer Chris Waller says Winx's condition is a priority and owners are aware this is her 1st… Read More »
Winx has overcome a bad position heading into the straight to storm home and win the 2016 Doncaster Mile from the gallant Happy Clapper and Azkedellia in third with the trio gapping the rest of the field. Winx wins the Doncaster Mile from Happy Clapper and Azkadellia in third. —… Read More »
Jockey Hugh Bowman has been hit with a massive fine of $2,000 for his ride on Pera Pera in the Country Championships Final. Bowman fined $2000 for being one whip over on Pera Pera in the Country Championships — Brent Zerafa (@brentzerafa) April 2, 2016
Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy has grilled jockeys over the use of whips at Randwick today saying suspensions could be given as well as loss of full percentage of winnings after blatant over use of whips continues. Source: Ray Murrihy just called all jockeys in. Given stern warning about… Read More »
Promising Matt Kropp trained Queensland galloper Global Red has been put down after suffering an injury. Global Red had accepted in the first race at Doomben today where he was a $7.50 chance. Global Red had three career starts for two wins and a second. Sad news this morning with… Read More »
Trainer Ciaron Maher has given a strong push for his Doncaster Mile runner saying the big Randwick track and jar out of ground will be perfect conditions for Azkadellia. She has absolutely thrived in Sydney he said. Azkadellia has been heavily backed from $11 into $8.50 with Sportsbet.com.au View the… Read More »
Short priced Country Championships Final favourite Clearly Innocent has been passed fit to run after suffering from bruising in his heel. Clearly Innocent is the current $2.60 favourite for the race. View the Country Championships Final market Clearly Innocent is heading down from Scone to run in Country @ChampionshipsRR Final…. Read More »
Jockey Bobby El-issa who was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer has returned to the saddle after a year on the sidelines with a winner at Orange today. “I was on my death bed a couple of times,’’ El-Issa told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday. “I had AML — acute… Read More »
Key Country Championships Final runner All Summer Long has been scratched. All Summer Long was an $8.50 chance with Sportsbet.com.au before coming out of the field. View the current Country Championships Final market All Summer Long has been scratched from tomorrow’s Country @ChampionshipsRR Final. Won’t overcome hoof injury ahead of… Read More »
Emergency Pemberley will gain a start in Saturday’s Mornington Cup with the scratching of Ancient King. View the Mornington Cup Field Pemberley now gets a start in tomorrow’s Mornington Cup with the scratching of Ancient King this morning. Former Moody now @ciaronmaher — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) April 1, 2016
Short priced Randwick favourite Clearly Innocent is in doubt to run in Saturday’s Country Championship Final due to stone bruising to his heel. Clearly Innocent is the $2.50 favourite for the Country Championship Final with Sportsbet.com.au View the current Country Championship Final market Source: Trainer Greg Bennett has an anxious… Read More »
Wodonga trainer Brian Cox will face charges over the use of anabolic steroids found the morning of the Wangaratta races on March 10th which resulted in his horses being scratched. Cox will also face an inquiry into his threatening behaviour towards two stewards. Stewards are also considering charging Brian Cox over threatening… Read More »
We caught up with seven of the top jockeys riding at Royal Randwick to get their thoughts on the horses they will be riding in the four Group Ones. More: View our 2016 Doncaster Mile day TIPS James McDonald Telperion (Sires Produce): 1400 metres is perfect. Obviously we would like… Read More »
Racing NSW has tweeted a photo of the Nathan Berry medal which will be awarded to the jockey with the most wins over the two day Championships carnival. View the medal below. Sportsbet.com.au has James McDonald as the $2.50 favourite ahead of Hugh Bowman at $3.50 with Tommy Berry at… Read More »
Japan’s Tosen Stardom has incurred a 3 month ban from racing after bleeding from both nostrils in a gallop on Tuesday. Tosen Stardom will now be ruled out of running in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Japan's Tosen Stardom has incurred a 3 month ban from racing after showing blood in… Read More »
Trainers Darren Weir and Clinton McDonald have both been cleared by Victorian stewards over ibuprofen charges. View the stewards release below. Read more Racing Victoria Stewards have decided to NOT charge Darren Weir or Clinton McDonald over cases involving Ibuprofen. pic.twitter.com/S8dMG1vj0F — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) March 30, 2016
