Horse Racing News
Gai Waterhouse Classic win caps sweet day for Vlad Duric
Former Sydney-trained mare Wollombi has capped a successful afternoon for Vlad Duric, giving the experienced jockey a treble with her slashing come-from-behind victory in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich. Duric notched earlier wins on her Tony Gollan-trained stablemate Rockribbed and Hedged for Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr), but it was Wollombi’s Listed success...
Sears, Jones ride Wave of success in the Ipswich Cup
The combination of a return to a dry track and light weight have helped the Tony and Maddysen Sears-trained Red Wave post a determined win in the $250,000 Ipswich Cup. Ridden by Angela Jones, Red Wave ($17) hit the front inside the final 200m and was too strong for London Banker ($17) to...
Oh baby! Four at Flemington for Lindsay Park
Doubters of the old saying ‘babies bring good luck’ might be forced to rethink their position after Lindsay Park dominated Saturday’s nine-race card at Flemington. Brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes celebrated their first metropolitan four-timer as a training team. It came six days after Will Hayes celebrated the arrival of his first...
Munhamek earns shot at the Winter Championship Series Final
Nick Ryan knows Munhamek’s lengthy and fruitful campaign must end at some time, but the indefatigable gelding is not exactly demanding a rest. The Flemington trainer’s stable star made it career win number 12 when he made light work of 61.5kg to win Saturday’s $150,000 The David Bourke at Flemington. The 1620-metre event...
Maher caught in the Middle at Royal Ascot
There might not be any Australian-trained runners on Day 5 at Royal Ascot, but the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes still bears close attention for those with an eye to the Spring Carnival. The Melbourne Cup 2024 is a possibility for several of the nine runners, including one who will soon join...
Tim Eddy announced as Racing Victoria Chair
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines has confirmed the appointment of Tim Eddy as Chair of the Racing Victoria Board with Sharon McCrohan his Deputy. Both had unanimous support of the RV Board after two new members Tim Rourke and Mark Player were announced as new members last week. Eddy takes over as...
Randwickâs Civic Stakes meeting postponed
The 10-race Civic Stakes card at Randwick has been postponed after heavy overnight rain in Sydney made the track unsuitable for racing. Rated in the soft range on Friday, the course proper was downgraded to a heavy 10 early on Saturday morning before a track inspection by Racing NSW stewards at...
Eager for another trip to Melbourne?
The Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate could be set for another trip to Melbourne following Crystal Black’s impressive staying performance in the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap on Day 4 at Royal Ascot. Crystal Black is owned by the Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate, made up of four friends who raise money...
Lindsay Park snags Sneaky Flemington win
Lindsay Park showcased its powerful Taj Rossi Series Final hand in the opening event on Saturday’s VRC Country Raceday at Flemington. Sneaky Sunrise emphatically sealed her position as the stable’s top seed with a tenacious win in the $150,000 Ken Cox Handicap (1420m), in which stablemate Jenni’s Meadow finished fourth. Sneaky Sunrise’s win made...
Clear running helps exciting import Craig bounce back
There was no sign of the obstacles that confronted Craig at Flemington on June 8 when he returned to Victorian racing headquarters on Saturday and the untapped import responded with a stress-free victory. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained gelding justified his status as the shortest-priced favourite of the day with...