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Reflections on Cup Week

November 9, 2016 Comments Off

It seems a long time ago now, but this time last week the result of the 2016 renewal of the Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington was being lauded and the race dissected by punters and connections alike Read full ... Read More »

1st-up Sydney test for Tamworth’s Capitano

November 9, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Part-time Tamworth trainer and self-employed welder Jacob Perrett will test stable star Capitano’s mettle as he chases a maiden city success. Perrett has five horses in work with Capitano leading the charge to give him his first Sydney ... Read More »

Timeform Recap – 2016 Melbourne Cup Carnival

November 9, 2016 Comments Off

Timeform highlight the key performances and ratings movers from the 2016 Melbourne Cup Carnival – Almandin took the biggest prize in Australian racing and returned a Timeform rating of 119 in the process – the second year in a row ... Read More »

Neville Bell denies Doomben sale rumours

November 9, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Brisbane Race Club chairman Neville Bell has vehemently denied there are any plans to sell Doomben racecourse and centralise all Brisbane racing at Eagle Farm. The club confirmed this week there was a proposal to move the Group ... Read More »

Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) looking for a repeat in Zipping Classic

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

The feature at Sandown-Hillside on Saturday, the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m), has a field of eight headed by the Chris Waller trained Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) who returns to the race to defend is 2015 victory Read full article ... Read More »

Six for the All Our Mob Handicap at Rosehill

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

The Australian Turf Club received 83 acceptances for the nine race programme at Rosehill on Saturday with a small field of six for the All Our Mob Handicap (1200m) Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Malaguerra favourite for Winterbottom

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Last-start Darley Classic winner Malaguerra is the favourite for the $1 million Winterbottom Stakes in Perth. The Peter Gelagotis-trained gelding is at $2.80 but is not yet a confirmed runner in the $1 million sprint at Ascot on ... Read More »

Key Runners, three to watch and form for Ascot on Wednesday

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

Key Runners, three to watch and form for Ascot on Wednesday – the seven race broadcast commences at 4.27pm AEST on Sky Racing1. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Wednesday and Thursday form

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

Wednesday’s meetings include Gosford, Bendigo, Ascot, South Africa’ Greyville, Hong Kong’s Happy Valley, France’s Chantilly, UK’s Bangor-On-Dee, Exeter and Ayr Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Thebarman set to break the drought

November 8, 2016 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Following the announcement that Melbourne Cup winner Almandin would miss the Zipping Classic, online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au has reshuffled betting and it is tight at the top. Who Shot Thebarman is $3.60 favourite to break a two-year drought ... Read More »