Doomben Cup-winning trainer Ciaron Maher is considering “rolling the dice” and running two-year-old Dubious against older horses in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. Maher, who trains in partnership with David Eustace, had a big day at Doomben on Saturday winning the Group One Doomben Cup with… Read More »
The Tony McEvoy-trained Despatch has claimed a local victory and given jockey Todd Pannell a first Group One win in Adelaide’s showcase sprint, The Goodwood, at Morphettville. Saturday’s 1200m-race was delayed several minutes when favourite Spright had to be re-shod behind the barriers. Once it was underway, Pannell took Despatch… Read More »
Fierce Impact may have come up short in the Group One Doomben Cup but his Matt Smith-trained stablemate Grey Lion has again delivered the goods at Rosehill. While his win in Saturday’s Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) was not as decisive as his previous victory in the Group Three JRA… Read More »
Jockey John Allen and training partners Ciaron Maher and David Eustace completed a memorable Doomben Cup day when Etana landed a confident betting move to win the Group Two The Roses. Forty minutes after the trio celebrated their Doomben Cup win with Kenedna they were back in the winner’s circle… Read More »
Ciaron Maher was quick to thank former trainer Darren Weir after brave mare Kenedna got a rails run to win the Group One Doomben Cup. Kenedna ($10) stormed home to beat Life Less Ordinary ($7.50) by three quarters of a length with a long head to Sixties Groove ($21) third… Read More »
Tyzone rocketed into Stradbroke Handicap contention following his barnstorming victory in the Group Three BRC Sprint at Doomben. Jockey Blake Shinn had Tyzone ($11) travelling comfortably three wide in third last spot before the gelding unleashed a withering burst in the straight to win running away by 1-3/4 lengths. Violate… Read More »
Apprentice Ethan Brown has notched a career milestone, outriding his metropolitan claim after guiding Fidelia to victory at Flemington. Saturday’s win in the So You Think Hall Of Fame Trophy was Brown’s 24th metropolitan success for the season and he leads the Melbourne apprentices’ title by four from Michael Poy…. Read More »
Godolphin galloper Isaurian had to fight hard to maintain his unbeaten first-up record in the Listed Chief De Beers Quality (1100m) at Doomben. Isaurian ($2.10) looked certain to be beaten by outsider Straturbo ($51) but lunged on the line to score by a short half-head. It was the fourth time… Read More »
Co-trainer Paul Snowden is hoping to persuade owner Justin Warwick to extend the racing career of Quilista after her dominant win in the Listed Bright Shadow Quality (1200m) at Doomben. Quilista, the $2.35 favourite, gave jockey Kerrin McEvoy an armchair ride when she strolled to the line 3-1/2 lengths clear… Read More »
Star colt Zoustyle produced a new trick before going on to maintain his unbeaten record and remain on course for a tilt at next month’s Group One Stradbroke Handicap. Zoustytle ($1.60) looked to be cruising in front when for a couple of strides he threw his head in the air…. Read More »
Trainer Tony Gollan can vouch for the importance of inside barriers after Perudo’s narrow victory in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes at Doomben on Saturday. From barrier three, Perudo ($6.50) enjoyed a cosy trail in fourth place on the fence before jockey Brad Stewart brought her with a well-timed finish… Read More »
Toowoomba gelding Fighting Teo showed a long campaign had not worried him with a tough win in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame Handicap at Doomben. Fighting Teo ($7) has been racing for the entire year but showed no signs of being over the top when he beat Duchess Of… Read More »
A strong nine race program has been assembled for Flemington this Saturday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit.
Racing returns to Rosehill this Saturday where nine races have been set down. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit.
Group l racing continues at Doomben this Saturday, with the feature being the Doomben Cup (2000m). The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out 2.5 metres for the entire circuit. Doomben Cup 🏆: View the Doomben Cup Field
The Adelaide Racing Carnival concludes this Saturday at Morphettville, headlined by the feature of the entire Carnival, the Goodwood (1200m). The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out four metres from the 1200m-600m; Out six metres for the remainder. Goodwood 🏆: View the Goodwood… Read More »
We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on the weekends horse racing around the country with most of the big money being placed at Flemington, Rosehill, Doomben and Morphettville. Have Your Say 🗣: Which BIG BETS will be winning? Leave a comment below.
Houtzen’s connections believe the Toby Edmonds-trained sprinter is overpriced for next month’s King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. The four-year-old continued her preparations for the Group One prize – for which she is a general $25 shot with local bookmakers – when taking part in a barrier trial under Oisin… Read More »
Five-time Group One winner Santa Ana Lane has been confirmed as the TAB’s runner in the world’s richest turf race, the $14 million Everest. Santa Ana Lane is the third horse snapped up for a slot in the 1200-sprint at Randwick in October and follows Pierata who runs for Aquis… Read More »
Newcastle colt Gem Song will have a slight modification of riding tactics as he attempts to become third three-year-old to win the weight-for-age Doomben Cup. Lees will have three Cup starters – Gem Song, Big Duke and Sixties Groove who has gained a start as first emergency with the scratching… Read More »
