The autumn program for Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist isn’t locked in but trainer Kris Lees says it’s likely he will kick off his campaign in Melbourne. Owned by Australian Bloodstock, Protectionist was transferred to Lees’ stable in Newcastle from German trainer Andreas Wohler after the galloper’s Melbourne Cup triumph in… Read More »
Multiple Group One placegetter Speediness has been given an extended summer spell and will venture into new territory in search of an elusive big-race victory. The seven-year-old, who has finished second in two Group Ones and in the top four on three other occasions, will bypass both the Melbourne and… Read More »
Happy Trails will pick up where he left off when he attempts to add the year’s first Group One to his last-start Mackinnon Stakes win. Trainer Paul Beshara is stepping up the seven-year-old’s workload ahead of the C F Orr Stakes on February 14 at Caulfield. Happy Trails often flies… Read More »
Leave it to Gai Waterhouse to have the final word. Waterhouse won the Magic Millions Cup with rejuvenated gelding Spurtonic who relegated Strawberry Boy, owned by John Singleton, to the runner-up stall. An impromptu kiss and a cuddle between Waterhouse and Singleton at the Magic Millions sales during the week… Read More »
Boom apprentice Luke Tarrant’s dream summer continued when he steered Le Chef to victory in the Magic Millions Classic on Saturday. Le Chef, backed from $26 to $16, held on in the straight to score by three quarters of a length from Pepperano ($31) with the same margin to Single… Read More »
Bargain-buy Deiheros paid little heed to the reputation of his rivals when he scored an emphatic win in the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Deiheros was a $6500 purchase at the Adelaide Magic Millions but banked a $571,000 first prize money cheque for his owners when… Read More »
Self-described battler Peter Hulbert celebrated his greatest achievement in 35 years as a trainer when Endless Shadow scored an upset win in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Handicap at the Gold Coast. Ridden by Tegan Harrison, Endless Shadow ($19) came with a late rush to defeat Anna Lizzie ($17)… Read More »
Jockey Tim Bell has produced a near-perfect ride to set top Queensland mare Tinto on a quest for Group One success in Sydney. Tinto ($5) had top weight of 59kg and the outside barrier in the Magic Millions Stayers Cup but made light of both to beat Our Boy Nicholas… Read More »
We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Saturday’s horse racing around the country with most of the big money coming for runners at Randwick, Flemington and the Gold Coast.
Trainer Paul Jones will be keeping a watch on the weather before deciding whether Mujadale takes his place at Flemington. Flemington track manager Mick Goodie says he is expecting anywhere between 15 and 60mm of rain and with that in mind Jones said the gelding, who races below his best… Read More »
A solid track gallop by Magic Millions Guineas favourite Hijack Hussy has trainer Tony Gollan confident she is at her best for Saturday’s race. Gollan has a quarter of the field in the $1 million race on the Gold Coast with Hijack Hussy, Fixation, Vienna Royale and Yeager. Hijack Hussy… Read More »
Star apprentice Luke Tarrant hopes his dreams of winning the Magic Millions Classic don’t get washed away. The Gold Coast track is certain to be soft on Saturday after more rain fell during the week. However, Tarrant is hoping the track’s impressive drainage system can help it get back close… Read More »
Chris Munce knew his 30-year career as a jockey was coming to an end when he no longer dreamed about riding winners. Munce, 45, will retire from the saddle after Saturday’s Gold Coast meeting and take up training from Sunday. “I knew retirement was coming when I went to bed… Read More »
Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au believes Ball Of Muscle can turn the tables on Barbed at Gosford on Friday. TODAY’S OFFER: Sign-up at Sportsbet.com.au via this link for a $501 BONUS BET on any Race! In the money in his nine career starts, Ball Of Muscle has opened $2.25 favourite for the Takeover Target Stakes, with his… Read More »
Wicked Intent and Frequendly have maintained their favouritism tag for Saturday’s Magic Millions Classic after drawing ideally today, both placed at $6.00 with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. TODAY’S OFFER: Sign-up at Sportsbet.com.au via this link for a $501 BONUS BET on any Race! “History shows you need a good barrier to win the Magic Millions so… Read More »
The list of overseas raiders for April’s “The Championships” has grown following news that Hong Kong stayer “Dominant” will contest the Sydney Cup at Royal Randwick. TODAY’S OFFER: Sign-up at Sportsbet.com.au via this link for a $501 BONUS BET on any Race! Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au has installed the seven-year-old as equal eighth… Read More »
Wicked Intent lost his gloss last start, but he is still popular with punters for Saturday’s Magic Millions Classic. SPECIAL OFFER: Sign-up to Sportsbet.com.au via this link for a $501 BONUS BET! Wicked Intent, beaten at his latest outing, has gone from outright favourite to equal $6.00 top pick with Frequendly. However, the… Read More »
Trainer Wendy Kelly is likely to resist the temptation in the short-term of chasing bigger prizes with impressive first-up Moonee Valley winner Fast Cash. Instead Kelly is likely to go chasing more of the VOBIS Gold prizemoney on offer after Fast Cash’s success in the $150,000 VOBIS Gold Carat over… Read More »
Premier trainer Tony Gollan wondered about the twists in racing after his soon-to-be-retired gelding Gundy Son won at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Gollan has had a frustrating summer, picking up minor prize money in six feature races before Saturday’s Goldmarket Handicap (1400m). Gundy Son ($13) scored by a long… Read More »
As Craftiness continues to race through his classes in winning style, his trainer is now giving voice to Group One ambitions for the sprinter. After the four-year-old racked up his fourth straight win and his fifth from six starts at Saturday’s Rosehill meeting, Joe Pride nominated Brisbane’s most prestigious race,… Read More »
