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Smerdon with Group 1 chances in two states

May 19, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer Robert Smerdon will chase a two-state Group One double with horses who have been frustratingly close to elite-level success. The Smerdon-trained multiple Group One placegetter Under The Louvre is considered one of the main chances in Saturday’s ... Read More »

Mixed day for apprentice Blaike McDougall

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Apprentice Blaike McDougall’s first metropolitan double has been tempered by a careless riding suspension. McDougall rode two winners at Randwick on Wednesday but was outed for a shift on Pirate Ben causing another horse to be checked. It ... Read More »

Nick Hall suspended for 16 meetings

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Nick Hall will miss the Group One ride on favourite Azkadellia in the Doomben 10,000 because of suspension with Mark Zahra to take his place. Hall was outed for high-range careless riding at Ballarat on Wednesday, a day ... Read More »

Gates at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm to reopen

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Brisbane’s Eagle Farm racecourse is about to get off and racing for the first time in nearly two years. The racecourse will open its gates to the public on Thursday after closing in August 2014 for a major ... Read More »

Hawkesbury market movers – 19/5/2016

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Hawkesbury on Thursday (19/5/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »

Punters hope to take the high Road at Flemington

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By Adam Page Glenn Road was an unlucky runner last start at Ballarat, and Sportsbet.com.au punters agree as she has been one of the best backed runner early on to win the National Hall Of Fame Handicap (1200m) this Saturday ... Read More »

Rockolicious favoured to beat stablemates

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Weights and measures say Rockolicious is the rightful market leader in his race at Rosehill, but trainer Chris Waller can make cases for his three other runners. Saturday’s benchmark 93 (1400m) has been named in honour of trainer ... Read More »

Promising jumper banned from racing

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Promising jumper Livery has been banned from racing following his win at Ballarat today. Despite winning, Livery bled from both nostrils during the race which is the second time he has bled throughout his career, preventing him ... Read More »

Beach helps Vilanova thrive for 3200m test

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Simon Ryan’s search for a hurdler could turn into a profitable exercise well before Vilanova is given his chance over jumps. Ryan bought Vilanova at a tried-horses’ sale in March as a replacement for his injured jumper Practiced ... Read More »

Darley Goodwood Field – 2016

May 18, 2016 Comments Off

By Joseph The Final Field has been released for the 2016 Darley Goodwood which is to be run at Morphettville racecourse on Saturday 21st, May 2016. View the Darley Goodwood Field. No Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 FLAMBERGE Mathew ... Read More »