Horse Racing
Trainer Mark Johnston sets British record
By AAP Trainer Mark Johnston has set a record for the number of winners trained in a calendar year in Britain with Bavardages’ victory at Kempton. Johnston, 60, who last year became the most successful trainer in terms of career ... Read More »
RSPCA thinks overbreeding needs to be addressed
By AAP While the Victorian Racing Minister has lauded the governing authority’s $25 million commitment to horse welfare, others say it does not go far enough. Racing Victoria announced the funding on Monday with the $25 million for the first ... Read More »
Shadow Hero primed for 2500m of Derby
By AAP One-time VRC Oaks favourite Celestial Falls will miss the race but her trainer Mark Newnham still has the chance for Classic glory in Melbourne. Shadow Hero assumed favouritism for Saturday’s Victoria Derby with his Group One victory in ... Read More »
Form for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monday evening’s meetings include South Africa’s Flamingo Park, France’s Marseille Borely, UK’s Ayr and Ireland’s Wexford and Galway – Tuesday’s meetings include Grafton, Swan Hill Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/form-for-tuesday-and-wednesday- Read More »
Lexus Stakes
By Michael Nicholls The Lexus Stakes is a Group Three race held at Flemington Racecourse each year. The 2500m event is held in November each year and is one of the key lead-up races for the Melbourne Cup given the ... Read More »
RV stewards’ veterinary update on Melbourne Cup acceptors
Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards on Monday provided a veterinary update on several horses that feature among the third acceptors for the $8m, Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) – Standing CT scans for Cross Counter (GB), Ispolini (GB), Marmelo (GB) ... Read More »
42 third acceptances for the Melbourne Cup
A total of 42 horses, including defending champion Cross Counter (GB) and leading local contender Surprise Baby (NZ), have stood their ground after the third acceptances for the Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) were taken at 10am on Monday ... Read More »
Likely Victoria Derby Field – 2019
By Morgan Payne The Group One Victoria Derby will be run this weekend at Flemington and we take a look at the likely field ahead of its official announcement on Tuesday. The G1 Victoria Derby will headlines the first day ... Read More »
Hunting Horn and Master of Wine escape Lexus Melbourne Cup penalty
No penalty to either Hunting Horn or Master of Wine for the $8m, Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday, November 5th Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/hunting-horn-and-master-of-wine-escape-lexus-melbourne-cup-penalty- Read More »
NZ mare Glory Days out of Melbourne Cup
By AAP Group One-winning New Zealand mare Glory Days has suffered an injury and will not run in the Melbourne Cup. The seven-year-old was well positioned to make the final field of 24 but trainer Bill Thurlow has elected not ... Read More »
