Winx’s three-quarter sister, Wings Of Desire, made an impressive winning debut at Hawkesbury on Sunday, navigating through traffic to secure an impressive win. The two-year-old filly, the final offspring of Winx’s dam, the late Vegas Showgirl, was retained for racing by breeder John Camilleri. Michael Freedman, known for his expertise… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien’s possible Spring Carnival team could have two more members after stablemates Tower Of London and Grosvener Square fought out a thrilling Curragh Cup in Ireland. The master horseman nominated the Melbourne Cup as a possible target for the duo, who are both sons of Galileo. Grosvenor Square took off with… Read More »
Four horses were declared non-runners as Queensland stewards declined to declare a ‘no race’ of the sixth event at Doomben following Samantha Collett being thrown out the back of the barrier stalls as rival jockeys looked on. The Sky Racing Benchmark 78 Handicap (1100m) turned to the point of being a… Read More »
Punters who backed Mai Aloha have blown up on X over a protest that saw the horse lose the race. Mai Aloha who was sent out as the $2.70 second favourite with betting apps won by a length on the line but despite the margin was relegated to second after… Read More »
Gallant Son has a bit to achieve to live up to the deeds of his mother, but Luke Nolen is not ruling it out after a brilliant debut win at Sale on Wednesday. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained colt streeted his rivals by six lengths in the Max Blakiston/Ian Rees… Read More »
Champion trainer Peter Moody has come under fire for his overzealous celebrations during I Wish I Win’s victory in the G1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Watch below and see how Moody reacted to his star sprinters win in the $1million dollar event.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce recently sparked a flurry of reactions on social media after he speculated that the iconic racehorse Secretariat might have been on steroids during his career. Kelce ignited passionate responses from the racing industry Thursday when he put up a social-media post suggesting Hall of Fame… Read More »
The Warrnambool Carnival can get pretty crazy for a lot of punters who make the trek south for the three day event however the first race on the card for Warrnambool Cup day had some pretty crazy scenes as well as the clerk of the course joined in the race… Read More »
Racing NSW Stewards have today spoken to trainer Annabel Neasham regarding video footage which has been publicly circulated of a horse being loose on Warwick Farm train station. Ms Neasham explained that on the evening of Friday, 5 April 2024 an unknown person gained access to one of her stable… Read More »
Punters are calling a race at Beaudesert on Saturday the worst protest ever upheld. A punting group on X (Twitter) has labeled the third race on Saturday’s Beaudesert card as as arguably the worst upheld protest ever after jockey Jag Guthmann-Chester was able to convince stewards his mount ‘Quade’ would… Read More »
Love galloped alongside horse races at Doomben Racecourse as a couple seized a unique moment to tie the knot between events, sparking a viral sensation. Against the backdrop of Queensland’s premier racing venue, the bride, groom, and guests leaped fences for an impromptu ceremony. However, the unconventional festivities hit a… Read More »
Coolmore Stud owner Tom Magnier has been seen on TV given strapper of boom colt Switzerland a sling on TV. Notorious for Magnier to do, the strapper receives a nice little cash bonus for his work with Switzerland who is now the second favourite for the 2024 Golden Slipper behind… Read More »
Jockey Dylan Kitts has been penalised with a disciplinary officer exclusion directive due to non-compliance with an inquiry regarding his performance on Hillsin in July of the previous year. Kitts rode the Chris Honour-trained gelding in a two-and-a-half-mile conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle and positioned well during the final stretch. However,… Read More »
Patience has finally paid off for the owners of Camp Cove at Dubbo with the 61 start maiden finally breaking through for her first win. Camp Cove was having her 61st start in the 1200m maiden at Dubbo today and finally broke through for her first career win beating the… Read More »
In one of the rarer occurrences on the race track there was a one horse race at Leeton. In race one at Leeton the rest of the field was scratched leaving it a one horse race in which ‘Hilly’ prevailed. Ever seen this before? A one-horse race at Leeton because… Read More »
Amidst the fervent atmosphere at Pakenham on Thursday night, one figure stood out among the jubilant crowd – Frankie Stockdale, the trainer of Dubai Moon, who wasn’t merely a spectator but the ecstatic architect of his horse’s success. Dubai Moon, the resilient six-year-old, showcased his mettle by securing his third… Read More »
This has to go down as one of the sickest beats ever. If you were on the second favourite in Race 9 at Maryborough harness this evening you are owned a stiff drink after the horse kicked clear in the straight but the sulky broke nearing the finish line ultimately… Read More »
Star jockey Jamie Kah has made a flying visit back home to trial an unraced two-year-old filly at Murray Bridge. The Clarken racing team could have uncovered a star two-year-old on Thursday morning after Jamie Kah rode the unraced daughter of Written Tycoon named Kuroyanagi to an easy win in… Read More »
South Australian jockey Alice Lindsay has been slapped with an eight-meeting suspension following her improper riding incident at Naracoorte last week. The 30-year-old rider was charged by stewards for her actions during the third race on Friday, December 29, when she struck rival horse Valkur on the head with her… Read More »
Retired jockey Damien Oliver concluded his remarkable career with a $500 fine for a pre-post salute on Munhamek at Ascot’s Damien Oliver Gold Rush. Oliver’s third consecutive win marked a memorable retirement moment, riding in his 20,329th race. Despite initial challenges from a wide draw, he secured victory by punching… Read More »
