Group 1 contender Flamingo Star who was trained by Chirs Waller has died from a bowel problem. Flamingo Star last contested the G1 Mackinnon Stakes where he ran 13th as an $8 chance. Great chat with Chris Waller @SkySportsRadio1 today. Will podcast later. Was disappointed to hear Flamingo Star died… Read More »
Germany’s totalisator is set to join Tabcorp’s wagering pools, following an agreement completed between Tabcorp and German Tote. Tabcorp’s existing international partners already include Phumelela (South Africa), Singapore Turf Club, Hong Kong Jockey Club and New Zealand Racing Board. “As well as adding to the liquidity of the German Tote and Tabcorp pools,… Read More »
Trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O’Brien have been given a stay of proceedings by VCAT meaning their horses are able to run today at Geelong. Source: VCAT grants @DOBrienRacing & @MarkKavanaghRac stay of proceedings. All their horses can run today @ Geelong @G1X_RACING — adrian dunn (@adriandunn2) January 20, 2016
Alpine Eagle who suffered a cracked pedal bone is back in work with the 2016 Queensland Racing Carnival the likely target for the SA galloper. Source: Alpine Eagle update-Tony Mc Evoy says he is back in work, cracked pedal bone has healed well, x-rays good, Bris winter an option, no… Read More »
View the list of the Timeform global top rated horses in the world for the year ending 2015 with American Pharoah topping the list. We had 6 horses in the top 40 with the highest ranked being Lankan Rupee at equal sixth. 1 American Pharoah Bob Baffert, USA 138… Read More »
We saw an amazing win overnight by a jumper Killultagh Vic at Leopardstown overnight who almost fell on the last hurdle to pick himself up and win the race. View the final stages below. Absolutely outrageous victory from Killultagh Vic! No right to get back up there! pic.twitter.com/yZzlhAjEIk — Coral (@Coral)… Read More »
Boom colt Xtravagant will still press on towards the 2016 Australian Guineas despite running fourth in yesterday’s Levin Classic as the long odds on favourite. Xtravagant’s odds have drifted from $5.50 out to $7 following his 4th placed finish in the Levin Classic. Co-trainer Richards has stated he will push… Read More »
Another Saturday of racing completed and there is no surprise that there are more fines for overuse of the whip with six jockeys at Flemington copping fines. Glen Boss, Mark Zahra, Darren Guaci, Regan Bayliss and Chris Symons all received $200 fines whilst Michael Dee received a $400 fine. No… Read More »
Impressive Flemington winner Pattern who is owned by Lloyd Williams will target the Australian Guineas this preparation with his next start likely to be in the CS Hayes Stakes. Lloyd Williams confirms that Pattern will head towards Australian Guineas. Likely to have its next start in the C.S. Hayes Stks… Read More »
Boom NZ colt Xtravagent who headed many 3YO G1 markets here in Australia has had his bubble burst in the Levin Classic at Trentham today. Matthew Cameron took the sun of pentire to the lead but he could not find anything in the later stages of the race weakening to… Read More »
Today’s Flemington winner Lessyd will unlikely embark on a start in the $1.5m Blue Diamond Stakes with a decision to be made after he contests the Inglis Premier. Source: .@mcevoymitchell says Lessyd & stablemate Hey Doc will head to Inglis Premier @MRCTrackNews Feb 6. Both horses not in Blue Diam @G1X_RACING… Read More »
Trainer Joe Pride has given a strong push for a runner of his at Randwick today which has seen the runners odds halved. Soros goes around in Race 8 at Randwick and is currently an $8.50 shot with Sportsbet.com.au being backed from $17 following the push from his trainer and… Read More »
View the latest information on today’s Chester Manifold Stakes meeting at Flemington with the surface currently a good 4 with the rail our 6m. Perfect conditions for Chester Manifold Stakes day at Flemington pic.twitter.com/dYi3lsmi17 — JustHorseRacing (@justhorseracing) January 15, 2016
View the latest information on today’s Randwick meeting with the surface currently a slow 7 with the rail in the true position. Randwick has improved overnight to a Soft 7 this morning although the odd shower is passing through. pic.twitter.com/xXpzypZLDF — Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) January 15, 2016
Racing Queensland stewards are contemplating taking action over a social media post made by Luke Tarrant before his enquiry into drug use which ended in a six month suspension for the apprentice. RACING Queensland stewards are yet to decide whether to take action against Luke Tarrant over a social media… Read More »
Champion jockey Glen Boss was outspoken when he commented on the social media post Luke Tarrant made in regards to his suspension for drug use calling the apprentice ‘Stupid’. Read his response here: Champion jockey hits out at suspended apprentice And he is not alone with star jockey Tommy Berry who… Read More »
Golden Slipper 2016 favourite Capitalist will likely start his Slipper campaign in the Todman Stakes. Golden Slipper fav Capitalist will be back in the stable next Tues, may return in the Todman Stks, possibly one lead-up into big one. — Steve Hewlett (@stevejoseph69) January 14, 2016
Champion jockey Glen Boss has hit out at suspended Luke Tarrant over a social media post the apprentice made on Instagram making light of his 6 month disqualification for cocaine use. View Glen Boss’s tweet below. Do you agree with his tweet? Luke https://t.co/cPn1eTt7EQ word#Stupid. pic.twitter.com/eaQasJDteg — GLEN BOSS (@boss_glen)… Read More »
Racing Queensland has sent a media release in regards to the suspension of promising apprentive jockey Luke Tarrant. View it below. Offical release from @racing_qld re rider Luke Tarrant pic.twitter.com/D1tNGEqNpd — Steve Hewlett (@stevejoseph69) January 13, 2016
Punters pal Hugh Bowman will return to race riding in Sydney on Saturday at Randwick racecourse. Hugh Bowman was almost unbeatable before his break. Welcome back Hughie! @HugeBowman back riding @royalrandwick Sat after 3 months absence from Syd racing #shesapples pic.twitter.com/JHYwI6P7k3 — Australian Turf Club (@atc_races) January 13, 2016
