Horse Racing News
Matthew Smith has plenty of Time for latest import
A combination of wide barriers and uncertainty over track conditions has trainer Matthew Smith keeping his options open with several of his scheduled runners at Randwick. Smith has paid up for five horses but only two are sure to take their place – Astero, who needs to go to the races despite...
Super Strike chasing first Australian win at Randwick
A trouble-free preparation has laid the foundation for former New Zealander Super Strike to break through for his first Australian win at Randwick. The six-year-old was a Group 3 performer across the Tasman but spent almost two years on the sidelines through injury before connections brought him to Sydney last spring. While...
RV Chairman of Stewards Robert Cram to retire
Racing Victoria Chairman of Stewards Robert Cram has announced he will retire at season’s end. Cram has worked as an integrity official for 41 years after being appointed as a Cadet Steward in 1982 by the Victoria Racing Club. He was appointed a Senior Stipendiary Steward in 1996 after stints as Chairman of Stewards in the South Western District, Ballarat District and...
Mark Minervini monitoring the weather with Hosier
Mark Minervini will monitor the weather and track conditions before deciding if new stable recruit Hosier will take his place in the Listed Civic Stakes at Randwick. The former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding needs rain-affected ground to be at his best and Minervini says the showers forecast for the back end of...
Jehbenti set for Caulfield debut
The Shane Nichols-trained Jehbenti will not be lacking for fitness when he steps out for his first race start at Caulfield. Jehbenti is engaged in The McCafe Handicap (1000m) on Saturday and while he is the only debutant in the race, he has had a number of jump-outs and trials to prepare for his first...
Apprentice Carleen Hefel gets Group 1 call up
Celine Gaudray has given Carleen Hefel the chance to take the lead in the Melbourne Apprentices’ Premiership race by accepting a ride in a Group 1 race in Brisbane. Gaudray left for Brisbane on Thursday to do some early work on the Eagle Farm track after gaining the ride on Excelida in the Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m)...
Our Red Morning bounces back at Mornington
It may have been classified as a country meeting but the Greg Eurell stable will be looking to add to their city tally in coming weeks with their two winners at Mornington. Our Red Morning overcame the disappointment of an Echuca defeat to land the No Fuss Event Hire Plate (1200m) before Proprietary took out the Catanachs Jewellers...
Huge prize money increases announced for WA racing
WA racing is riding high with increased funding, investment in race clubs and prize money doubled for the historic Perth Cup. The traditional New Year’s Day race will soar in value from $500,000 to $1 million to get 2024 off to a flying start. Racing and Wagering Western Australia Chief Executive Officer...
Frankie Dettori hints retirement tour could include Melbourne Cup
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has suggested that he may be participating in this year’s Melbourne Cup as part of his retirement tour. The statement came after Dettori’s successful ride with Gregory, which was hailed as his last appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting. Dettori’s hint has since sparked intrigue about whether...
Review of jockey safety vests announced
Racing Australia, the national authority for thoroughbred racing, has announced a comprehensive review of jockey safety vests, further emphasizing its commitment to participant safety in the sport. The review, approved by the Racing Australia Board on June 14, 2023, is set to begin in mid-July 2023 and will be led by...