Trainer John Lundholm Jnr is in intensive care after being kicked by a yearling which fractured two of his ribs with concerns about his lungs. Amelia Lundholm says her husband John Lundholm Jnr is currently in Intensive Care with fractures 2 ribs. Doctors have concerns for his lungs — Andrew… Read More »
It is always refreshing in the racing industry to meet a young jockey who knows what they want and puts in the hard yards to make that dream happen. One such hoop is Blake Spriggs. For a young man he has already seen the highs and lows of the sport… Read More »
Clare Lindop is conscious following fall at Strathalbyn, she has been taken to hospital for further observation. Update: Clare Lindop has been cleared of any fractures, just stiff and sore according to partner Damien Wilton. Clare Lindop has been cleared of any fractures, just stiff and sore according to partner… Read More »
Last years Melbourne Cup runner up Max Dynamite will again be targeted at the Melbourne Cup with connections hoping to go one better. Melbourne Cup runner up Max Dynamite has been in work since early Feb. @WillieMullinsNH aiming at Ascot Gold Cup and Melbourne Cup again. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Retiring cricket star Brendon McCullum has gone out a winner with his horse El Dout winning at Rosehill today. Brendon McCullum goes out with a win!! His horse – El Doute – won at Rosehill, paying $59! @FOXSportsNews — Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_M_FOX) February 24, 2016
The Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick this year has seen a quality field of runners headlined by Cox Plate winner Winx and Caulfield Cup winner Mongolian Khan. View the field below. JUST IN: Field of 12 for 1st Syd Group1 of 2016 Precise Air Chipping Norton- 8 individual G1 winners… Read More »
Early Futurity Stakes 2016 favourite Lucky Hussler will not run in the race and will head to the William Reid Stakes instead. Trainer @DKWeirRacing informs Lucky Hussler won't run Saturday at Caulfield. Sticks to original plan and will run William Reid @TheValley — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 23, 2016
FBAA President Adrian Hancock has hit back at comments made by media personality Richard Callander who suggested that hidding commissions in horse sales are a ‘dark little secret’. View Adrian Hancock’s statement below. FBAA Statement: “It is very disappointing for a senior journalist to say during a stewards inquiry that kickbacks… Read More »
Ladbrokes has reported a big loss in the year ending Dec 31, 2015 with a pre-tax statutory loss of £43.2m. Ladbrokes reports a pre-tax statutory loss of £43.2m for year ending Dec 31 and a statutory profit after tax of £5.1m, down from £41m in '14 — Racing Post (@RacingPost)… Read More »
Jockey James McDonald has made a decision to ride Telperion over Souchez in Saturday’s Skyline Stakes at Randwick. Jockey @mcacajamez has chosen to ride Telperion over Souchez in Sat's Skyline @Randwick. Telperion 'Oozes confidence'. Souchez 14/1600 type — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 23, 2016
Jockey Michael Walker who was in career best form before taking time off for a hip replacement has received clearance to return to riding. He will return by riding track work this week. Jockey, Michael Walker has received his clearance. Will ride trackwork this week and jumpouts Flemington Friday. Back… Read More »
Blue Diamond favourites Extreme Choice and Flying Artie have both drawn horribly with Extreme Choice drawing barrier 13 and Flying Artie drawing barrier 17. View the barriers below: Has your tip changed following the #BlueDiamond barrier draw? The 2016 winner is… pic.twitter.com/74XI2q5Kt8 — Racing.com (@Racing) February 23, 2016
A full field plus three emergencies have accepted for Saturday’s G1 Blue Diamond Stakes with the barrier draw to take place at 11am. View the Blue Diamond Stakes Field below. 16 plus 3 emergencies in Saturday's Blue Diamond at Caulfield. Barrier draw in an hour. pic.twitter.com/mdzEuO6GZ1 — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley)… Read More »
Key Blue Diamond Stakes 2016 contender Samara Dancer has worked well in front of SA stewards and it is all systems go for Saturday’s race. View the current Blue Diamond Stakes market Samara Dancer has worked well in front of SA stewards. @domjock says no issues after gallop and it’s… Read More »
Trainer Phillip Stokes says he will be at Caulfield on Saturday despite being kicked by a horse today at the Gawler trials and hospitalised. Stokes has suffered broken ribs from the incident. Trainer Phillip Stokes says he'll be at Caulfield on Saturday but he won't be 100% after being kicked… Read More »
Paul King or The Duck as he is more fondly known had a very successful career in Western Australia for many years where he was one of the leading riders. During his career he has ridden 16 Group One winners and also had stints in places like Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius… Read More »
SA trainer Phillip Stokes who will line up Samara Dancer in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes has been hospitalised this morning after being kicked by a horse. Gawler trials delay @pstokesracing kicked in Float Car park, conscious but off to Hospital. Big week for Phil, Blue Diamond – Samara Dancer —… Read More »
View the updated information on the three jockeys who fell at Canberra yesterday. Racing NSW Dr David Duckworth has reported jockey Winona Costin was discharged tonight suffering a mild concussion. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 21, 2016 Racing NSW Dr David Duckworth has reported jockey Winona Costin was discharged tonight… Read More »
Dual G1 winner Contributer will make his return in the 2016 Canterbury Stakes with the Doncaster Mile or Queen Elizabeth Stakes being his grand final. Trainer John O'Shea has decided to keep Contributer for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 5. Ready after good trial Fri. —… Read More »
Current Golden Slipper favourite Capitalist will return in Saturday weeks Todman Stakes. .@the_wardos Capitalist will resume in 13 days in the Todman at Randwick on March 15. Will meet Astern in that race. — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) February 21, 2016
