Horse Racing News
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...
Civic Stakes moved to Warwick Farm
The Listed Civic Stakes has been added to the midweek card at Warwick Farm after heavy rain prompted the postponement of Saturday’s Randwick meeting. The 10-event program was declared a wash out after stewards deemed the course proper unsafe for racing due to excess surface water. The $200,000 Civic Stakes (1400m) was...
Luke Fernie cautions punters ahead of Belmont Guineas
Trainer Luke Fernie has cautioned punters not to underestimate his classy gelding Russian To The Bar in the $125,000 Amelia Park-Belmont Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. Despite a wide draw, rising sharply in distance and his record on rain affected ground, Luke Fernie says the Listed Belmont Guineas is a winnable race for...
Vauban to have another crack at the Melbourne Cup
Owner Rich Ricci is eyeing up another shot at the Melbourne Cup with Vauban following his effort in the Group 1 Gold Cup at Ascot. Vauban, the Willie Mullins-trained classy dual-purpose horse finished out of the placings as race favourite with betting apps in the Melbourne Cup last year but following...
Pfieffer hoping sprinter can go Rocketing By in Eye Liner Stakes
Group Three winner Rocketing By has become a little like Goldilocks when it comes to track conditions – he needs them to be just right. With the surface rated a soft 5 ahead of the six-year-old’s assignment in Saturday’s Listed Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich, Rocketing By is set to strike...