Horse Racing
Scales Of Justice wins G2 Australia Stakes
By Morgan Payne The Lindsey Smith trained Scales Of Justice has started his Autumn campaign on a winning note taking out the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley. Scales Of Justice who was first-up from his fifth place finish ... Read More »
Scales Of Justice claims Australia Stakes
Perth star Scales Of Justice made a triumphant return to racing on Friday night but celebrations were short-lived after one of the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) contenders at The Valley, Manuel, had to be euthanised following a late fall ... Read More »
Danny Nikolic allowed to ride again
By Morgan Payne Former jockey Danny Nikolic has had his application for a Queensland provincial class jockey’s license approved. Nikolic applied for a Queensland provincial class licence just before Christmas with a decision announced that it had been granted on ... Read More »
Doomben 10,000 in world’s top 100 races
By AAP Racing Queensland believes the decision to increase prize money for the Group One Doomben 10,000 to $1 million has been vindicated with the race receiving a world top 100 ranking. Australia had 20 races rated in the top ... Read More »
Another sibling of Winx won’t make it to the races
By JustHorseRacing Champion mare Winx is set to go down as the best horse the country has ever seen but siblings of the champ have failed to live up to her ability. Breeder John Camilleri confirmed during the week Winx’s ... Read More »
High time for Hal’s G1 test
Robbie Griffiths will test Halvorsen’s Group 1 credentials in next month’s Oakleigh Plate before deciding whether a tilt at the Newmarket Handicap or the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai are realistic targets. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/high-time-for-hals-g1-test- Read More »
From The Trials – January 24th Edition
By Adam Page As is the case most of the year, it was a busy week at the trials and jumpouts across Australia as the Autumn Carnival approaches, with some progressive types stepping out in readiness for their campaigns. I’ve ... Read More »
Sydney Specials
There are hints of autumn at Randwick on Saturday with a number of runners profiling like they won’t look out of place during the carnival. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/sydney-specials- Read More »
Yulong January aims for fifth straight win
By AAP Yulong January has taken all before him during a summer winning spree and his co-trainer Ciaron Maher is confident the progressive gelding can continue his rise in the John Dillon Stakes. After finishing fourth at Kyneton in the ... Read More »
Mark McNamara given coveted Hong Kong job
By Ric Chapman The great Aussie callers tradition continues. News has just filtered back to Australia that the folk at the Hong Kong Jockey Club want the same tone they’ve had for years calling their English version of the races. ... Read More »