Horse Racing

Two NSW riders’ COVID-19 tests negative

March 26, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Tommy Berry have tested negative to COVID-19 after fears they may have been exposed. Racing around the country was suspended on Wednesday after Melbourne jockey Mark Zahra was told by health authorities he ... Read More »

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Rosehill

March 25, 2020 Comments Off

Early track conditions, form and scratchings for Rosehill – Track Soft 6 – rail out 6m for the entire circuit – no irrigation for the last seven days – 14mm of rain for the last 24 hours, 14.5mm for the ... Read More »

Jockey and racing awaits test for COVID-19

Jockey and racing awaits test for COVID-19
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By JustHorseRacing Jockey Mark Zahra is awaiting a result for COVID-19 after he shared a commercial flight with someone who was positive to the virus. Racing as whole has almost been suspended with the only meeting in the country today ... Read More »

Godolphin weekend runners update

March 25, 2020 Comments Off

Tancred Stakes – Avillus (GB) “He’s looked well throughout this campaign, maybe too well- but he hasn’t been at his absolute best, making me feel that he’s been half-a-run short – this race has been his main target” Read full ... Read More »

Queensland joins other states to suspend racing

Queensland joins other states to suspend racing
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Queensland has joined other states by suspending racing as authorities wait for results of coronavirus tests on a Melbourne-based jockey. Wednesday’s meetings at Sandown in Melbourne, Warwick Farm in Sydney and Ascot in Perth were abandoned mid-program because ... Read More »

Racing on hold pending COVID-19 testing

Racing on hold pending COVID-19 testing
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Australian racing is in limbo pending the results of COVID-19 tests on a licensed participant, believed to be a jockey. Until Wednesday, racing had been the last major sport still standing with meetings conducted under strict biosecurity protocols ... Read More »

Group 1 performer Luvaluva (NZ) retired

March 25, 2020 Comments Off

Group 1 performer Luvaluva (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) has run her last race with a tendon injury ending her racetrack career after finishing fifth in Saturday’s Gr.3 Epona Stakes (1900m). Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/group-1-performer-luvaluva-nz-retired- Read More »

Gold Fields chasing a win in the Golden Mile

Gold Fields chasing a win in the Golden Mile
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Missing a start in the All-Star Mile with Gold Fields forced his trainer Logan McGill to search for alternatives. While Gold Fields did run in a support race on All-Star Mile day at Caulfield on March 14, McGill ... Read More »

Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test

Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By Media Release Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that racing has been suspended within Victoria today, with immediate effect, and tomorrow whilst a licensed participant undergoes testing for COVID-19. The participant has this afternoon been advised by health authorities ... Read More »

Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test

Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test
March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By Media Release Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that racing has been suspended within Victoria today, with immediate effect, and tomorrow whilst a licensed participant undergoes testing for COVID-19. The participant has this afternoon been advised by health authorities ... Read More »