Horse Racing News
Matt Hill set to fulfil dream of calling at Royal Ascot
Matt Hill, the renowned Australian sports broadcaster, is on the verge of realizing his lifelong dream as he prepares to call races at the prestigious Royal Ascot. He will be responsible for calling the first four races each day, covering the feature races and those featuring Australian contenders. “I’ve always wanted to...
Gentleman Roy strives to land maiden Group 1
Lindsay Park will tinker with Gentleman Roy’s headgear in an attempt to put an exclamation mark on an unforgettable season for the stable in this Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. The tenacious gelding will have winkers reapplied as he strives to land a maiden Group 1 win in the $3...
Brenton Avdulla finally tastes success in Hong Kong
Australian jockey Brenton Avdulla finally tasted success in Hong Kong, securing his maiden win in the region after 50 attempts. Avdulla steered Go Go Sixteen, trained by Manfred Man, to victory in the Class 4 Ma Liu Shui Handicap over 1600 meters at Sha Tin. Expressing his excitement, Avdulla admitted he had...
A great day awaits at Eagle Farm as the Stradbroke highlights an all black-type card
Nine races, all black type and all shaping as hugely competitive are the feature of Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The big G1 itself, the $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), will have many differing opinions as those with light weights take the attention of the punters. Think About It ($2.80)...
Offers come in for Paul Preusker 2YO
Steparty’s owners have been given plenty to think about since his brilliant win at Flemington on Saturday. Trainer Paul Preusker on Monday morning revealed that his phone had been running hot with offers to buy the two-year-old, but all to this point had been rejected. But he left the door ajar for the...
Munhamek solidifies G1 Stradbroke Handicap credentials
Munhamek, trained by Nick Ryan, solidified his Stradbroke Handicap credentials with an impressive victory in the Listed Spear Chief Handicap (1500m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Starting at $7, the seven-year-old settled towards the back of the field under the guidance of jockey Billy Egan. Egan made a decisive move around the...
The G1 Tatts Tiara beckons for Foxy Frida
Foxy Frida showcased her impressive form by claiming victory in the $500,000 Magic Millions National Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Despite enduring a deep run, Foxy Frida, the warm $2.10 betr favorite, proved too strong for her rivals with a well-timed ride from jockey Billy Egan. She held off a...
Linda Meech’s Lightning G1 Stradbroke trip
Fresh off a winning double at Flemington on Saturday, Linda Meech will ride at Eagle Farm next weekend the first time in nearly four years when she partners the Peter Moody-trained Chain Of Lightning in the $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Her last visit to Brisbane’s premier track was to...
Damian Lane targets sixth G1 win in Japan
Esteemed Australian jockey, Damian Lane, is gearing up for a shot at his sixth G1 victory in Japan this Sunday as he takes the reins of Serifos in the prestigious G1 Yasuda Kinen. Lane is hot on the heels of a triumph in last week’s Tokyo Yushun aboard Tastiera, marking his...
Chris Waller pressing for fourth G1 JJ Atkins Stakes win
The Brisbane carnival is in full effect and trainer Chris Waller will be hoping to post a fourth victory in the $1 million JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm next weekend. He has tasted success in the Group One feature with The Autumn Sun in 2018, Press Statement in 2015 and Pressday in 2010...