Horse Racing News
Cranbourne and Pakenham create a new Super Club in Victoria
Annual General Meetings held by the Cranbourne Turf Club and the Pakenham Racing Club has resulted in resolutions to merge the two clubs into one Super Club. Resounding support from the members of the two Clubs will result in the committees of both entities working towards the required regulatory approvals and...
Rich Fortune out to fill big shoes in Kensington Stakes
The retirement of Group 2 winning mare Barb Raider has left a hole in the stable of Jerome Hunter which he hopes Rich Fortune can step up and fill. Rich Fortune heads to the Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Wednesday looking to add to her record of two wins and three placings...
Weigall Tiger out to guarantee a Magic Millions Guineas goal
Kelly Schweida would’ve preferred not to run progressive three-year-old Weigall Tiger on Saturday at Eagle Farm but doesn’t want to take any chances with the son of Saxon Warrior currently 17th in the ballot for the Magic Millions 3yo Guineas. The Eagle Farm based trainer has won four Magic Millions races but never the...
Malkovich set to contest Kensington Stakes
When Bjorn Baker travels a horse from his Sydney base to run at Flemington over the sprint trips, they’re usually not coming for just an outing. Following up on Ozzomosis’ victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Malkovich starts in the Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m)...
Promising 2YO's nominated for the BJ McLachlan Stakes
Following a remarkable and historic weekend of racing, things quieten a little before Christmas but it still doesn’t mean there aren’t important Magic Millions focus races. It won’t be a big field in the BJ McLachlan Stakes (1200m) for the 2yos but some nice ones are nominated. Storm Boy ($1.45) is...
Karavas to target Blue Diamond Stakes
South Australia’s promising two-year-old, Karavas, has returned to training and is set to target the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) in Melbourne next year. Owned by Richard and Chantelle Jolly, this undefeated daughter of Alabama Express is gearing up for an exciting campaign. Taking advantage of the unseasonably wet start to...
Ginger ‘N’ Pink starting to realise potential
As a two-year-old Ginger ‘N’ Pink showed glimpses of good ability and now aged three she’s starting to realise that potential, winning her second race from as many runs this preparation, successful in a benchmark 70 over 1200m. The Zoustar filly won her maiden first up at Sandown Lakeside and went...
Felix Majestic flies for Molly Bourke at Randwick
Sydney race-caller Darren Flindell often mentions the letters JLW in his calls – jump, lead, win, and that’s exactly what Felix Majestic ($14) has done for 3kg claiming apprentice Ms Molly Bourke in the Precise Air Handicap over 1400m at Royal Randwick. The Smart Missile gelding gave no others a chance after being sooled...
Abounding takes out Gold Edition Plate
Brisbane’s recent stormy weather still made an impact on the Eagle Farm meeting which had jockey Martin Harley concerned that Abounding may not appreciated softer ground, but the determination of her win settled anything he had earlier thought. Abounding ($2.70 favourite) put in a late drive to take out the $200,000 Listed Gold...
Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup winner Without a Fight out of the Autumn carnival
Anthony and Sam Freedman have been dealt a blow with stable star Without A Fight ruled out of the Autumn, with the reigning Melbourne Cup winner to require rehabilitation on a minor tendon strain. In a post made by Freedman Racing on social media, the stable said “this development is disappointing for everyone involved in...