Additional information has come to light following the frightening incident at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, on Nov. 22, where a field of fast-moving Quarter Horses were forced to dodge an oncoming ambulance traveling along the inside rail. This might well be the most terrifying near miss I’ve ever seen… Read More »
Jockey Dylan Kitts has been banned for nine years after being found guilty of deliberately preventing a horse from winning at Worcester in July 2023. The 24-year-old rider, along with associate John Higgins — who received a 12-year disqualification — was sanctioned at a British Horseracing Authority (BHA) disciplinary panel… Read More »
A serious incident was narrowly avoided at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, when an ambulance assigned to provide medical support for jockeys inadvertently drove the wrong way into the path of a field of high-speed Quarter Horses during Saturday night’s eighth race. The final race of the evening featured eight… Read More »
Ka Ying Rising extended his winning streak to 15 in dazzling style on Sunday, cruising through his Hong Kong return exactly as anticipated. The The Everest winner was sent out at virtually unbackable odds for the G2 Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) and delivered accordingly, putting a clear gap on his… Read More »
Now you don’t see that every day. It brings a whole new slant to the whip use story. It happened as the field straightened for home in the fourth race at the Gold Coast when a slight shift out by the eventual winner Dirty Dancing carried Aratirti, the mount of… Read More »
Harry Skelton’s trademark ‘skelecopter’ celebration made a triumphant return as he and brother Dan extended their grip on the major autumn jumps features with a thrilling victory for Panic Attack in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. Skelton flung his arms out wide in his familiar aeroplane-style salute as Bryan Drew’s… Read More »
Lyrics ‘N’ Song might have a long way to go to emulate her famous mother, but the chestnut filly gave the notebook a nudge with an eye-catching victory in the Challenge Plate over 1200m at Cranbourne on Friday night. Lyrics ‘N’ Song is the first foal of Melody Belle, who… Read More »
Maureen Haggas has apologised to James McDonald … but not Zac Purton following her epic jockey spray against the two champion jockeys after their respective rides on Lake Forest and Sam Hawkens at The Everest race-day went viral. Talking to At The Races Haggas admitted, as pointed out by Purton… Read More »
Talk about giving a jockey a spray. This will go down as one for the ages. When Maureen Haggas was asked on Racing TV how the visiting William Haggas trained horses Sam Hawkens and Lake Forest had come out of their races at Randwick last Saturday. This was her reply…. Read More »
A colt with a jaw-dropping price tag of more than AUD$9 million made his long awaited debut and it was less than impressive. Poker, trained by Karl Burke, was purchased as a yearling for 4.3 million Guineas – the equivalent of around $9.2 million – by high-profile owner Kia Joorabchian…. Read More »
A jockey who came under fire for appearing to deliberately dismount from a race favourite in Malaysia has failed in his attempt to overturn an 18-month ban. The Selangor Turf Club appeal panel dismissed the case of Lemos “Lai Lai” De Souza at a hearing on Sunday, upholding his conviction… Read More »
A Brazilian jockey based in Malaysia has received a significant suspension and fine following a bizarre incident that drew global attention, in which he appeared to deliberately fall off a favourite at the start of a race. Lemos “Lai Lai” De Souza, a seasoned jockey, was handed an 18-month suspension… Read More »
A dramatic moment unfolded at Selangor Turf Club on Sunday when jockey Lemos De Souza appeared to fall from hot favourite Pacific Power shortly after the start from barrier one. Described by some the race caller as having “practically just jumped off the horse,” the incident has prompted stewards to… Read More »
A bizarre turn of events at Trentham on Saturday saw three jockeys suspended after taking the wrong course in a 4000m steeplechase maiden. Michael Roustoby (Smug), Dean Parker (Catch And Release), and Joshua Parker (Fabulous Nancy) all mistakenly veered right instead of left through a complex section of the jumps… Read More »
And now for something completely different. The saying ‘different strokes for different folks’ largely applies across the board for people and it is the same with horses in terms of their personal and physical characteristics, attitude and the little tricks they might come into play in terms of their likes… Read More »
Brazilian jockey Leandro Henrique narrowly avoided disaster in a dramatic finish to the Group 1 Grande Prêmio Brasil, the nation’s most prestigious horse race. With 50 metres to go, Henrique began celebrating what he believed was a certain victory—unaware that a rival horse was surging up the inside. In a… Read More »
There was drama at Warren in NSW on Saturday as a rogue kangaroo made a chaotic dash across the track during the opening race, narrowly avoiding a major mishap. The 2400m Benchmark 58 contest had just reached the home turn when the unexpected intruder bounded directly across the path of… Read More »
Punters chasing early market overs have been dealt a significant blow following a surprise shift in policy, which has delayed the release of prices for a number of lower-tier race meetings until raceday itself. The change has also sent shockwaves through the online betting landscape, impacting corporate bookmakers who often… Read More »
During Race 6 at Mornington on Monday, May 12, 2025, veteran racecaller Terry Bailey experienced an unexpected interruption when a sudden alarm sounded in the broadcast booth. The unexpected noise startled Bailey mid-call, causing a brief pause as he regained his composure to continue describing the race. Haven’t stopped laughing…. Read More »
An unraced two-year-old may have earned himself a ticket to Hong Kong after a commanding 14.5-length trial win at Toowoomba on Tuesday. Trained by Mark Currie, Eli Creek demolished his four rivals in the 925m heat, clocking 54.96s in a performance that turned heads and drew immediate attention from overseas… Read More »
