Leading trainer Michael Freedman has launched a scathing attack on the ride of jockey Taylor Marshall in the Princess Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, labelling it “dangerous” and expressing fears that lives were put at risk during the incident. Freedman took to social media following the race to… Read More »
Every punter has their tale of a winning bet, but one lucky TAB customer has pulled off the futures multi of a lifetime during the Sydney autumn carnival. With just $200 invested, the punter turned that into a staggering $115,022 after their bold five-leg multi landed at astronomical odds of… Read More »
Australian racing has lost one of its greats with the passing of Weekend Hussler, who died from colic. The news was confirmed on Sunday by Clinton McDonald, whose father Ross trained the champion galloper. The loss comes not long after the passing of Clinton’s mother, Margaret, who died just two… Read More »
A punter from St Helens has secured a staggering £97,000 payout from a modest £20 bet after successfully predicting four long-shot winners at Southwell racecourse. The wager, which included a £1 Lucky 15 and a £5 four-fold, delivered an astonishing return thanks to a series of unexpected victories. Among the… Read More »
The 2025 Golden Slipper, set to take place this Saturday at Rosehill Gardens, is shaping up to be a thrilling battle among Australia’s top two-year-olds. We have asked ChatGPT to find the winner of the race as well as it’s Top 5 selections in the $5m two-year-old event. With a… Read More »
Japanese racing fans are buzzing with excitement over a horse named Sumomomomomomomomo, whose name is inspired by a well-known tongue twister involving peaches and plums. Japanese social media is abuzz with excitement over the mare Sumomomomomomomomo, with fans celebrating her victory while playfully acknowledging the challenge faced by commentators. One… Read More »
‘An no one is going to get him’ were the famous last words before Call Sign Seven delivered a jaw-dropping performance to win the finale at Santa Anita Park. The race, which had fans on the edge of their seats, showcased the heart of a champion and the skill of… Read More »
An on-track altercation between jockeys Gavin Lerena and Jason Gates during Race 2 at Turffontein on Sunday has sparked widespread condemnation. Lerena, aboard Gimme A Storm, struck Gates, riding Blurred Vision, multiple times on the back with his crop mid-race, prompting a mild retaliatory response from Gates. The incident unfolded… Read More »
Conditional jockey Gearoid Harney had a close call at Market Rasen on Friday when he narrowly avoided a serious incident while jogging on the track during a live race. Harney, who later won the Listed mares’ bumper on the same card, was jogging in a grey and black tracksuit with… Read More »
In a jaw-dropping display of determination, Raon Hit Man delivered a stunning last-to-first victory at Seoul Racecourse, leaving fans and commentators in awe. The thrilling performance, showcased the six-year-old’s remarkable turn of foot. Breaking from the gates, Raon Hit Man found himself trailing the field, seemingly outpaced as the leaders… Read More »
A dramatic turn of events unfolded at Lingfield on Tuesday when 28/1 betting outsider Certain Style stormed to an uncontested win. Ridden by apprentice jockey Tyrese Cameron and trained by Laura Mongan, the filly surged into an early lead, eventually crossing the line a staggering 22 lengths ahead. The race’s… Read More »
David Hayes-trained Ka Ying Rising secured his seventh consecutive victory in emphatic style, smashing a long-standing track record in the Group 2 Jockey Club Sprint (1200m). The red-hot favourite with betting sites on Sunday, Ka Ying Rising justified his $1.10 price on the local tote, delivering a breathtaking performance to… Read More »
Punters were left with another way to lose their dough at Doomben after the $1.25 favourite Ivy Dexstress started to buckjump 50m into the race. The exciting Tony Gollan trained mare was sent out as the heavily backed $1.25 chance in the race but there was not much joy for… Read More »
An apprentice jockey in Queensland has been handed a significant suspension after making a critical error during a race at Kilcoy on Thursday. Jade Metcalfe, a three-kilogram claimer, mistimed the race distance and made her move far too early in the Benchmark 58 Handicap over 1900m. Riding $6 betting sites… Read More »
One of the most amazing wins happened on the dirt track of Moora in Western Australia. The Jonathon Jachmann trained Rock Of Kaha came from a near impossible position to win eased down on the line. The race caller had written the horse off saying ‘Rock Of Kaha can’t win’… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien’s highly anticipated two-year-old colt, Galveston, fell short of expectations in his debut at Naas, finishing last in a seven-horse field despite being the $1.67 favourite with betting sites. Purchased for an eye-watering £2 million as a yearling, Galveston was beaten by 8.25 lengths by the surprise winner, Call… Read More »
Jockey Michael Cahill has been suspended for four weeks after failing to ride out his mount, Aitutaki, at Wednesday’s Doomben meeting. In Race 6, the Sky Racing Fillies and Mares Ratings Band 0-62 Handicap, Cahill eased his riding approximately 40 meters from the winning post. Stewards ruled that this lapse… Read More »
Elizabeth Gale has suffered a jockeys worst nightmare at Worcester in England, mistaking the winning post aboard leader Catuaba. English jockey Elizabeth Gale was aboard Catuaba who had a commanding lead in the race at Worcester before mistaking the 1/2 furlong pole for the winning post in which she stopped… Read More »
A car parked on the track caused disruption during the 14.04 handicap race at Craon in France. The vehicle was positioned just before the 14th of 16 fences, forcing jockeys to take evasive action. Despite the obstacle, all seven horses avoided the car and cleared the fence safely. Axel Lepage,… Read More »
A field of quick thinking jockeys have prevented a disaster during a race in Argentina. A horse that broke free of the start decided to run the opposite direction around the racecourse inevitably running straight back into the field of horses but some quick thinking/acting jockeys managed to prevent a… Read More »
