Horse Racing

Mertens hoping to be season’s Rising Star

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Clinching the Rising Stars series would be a welcome birthday present for apprentice jockey Beau Mertens. Mertens, who turned 19 on Friday, heads to Flemington on Saturday with four rides including Khutulun in the Rising Stars Final (1800m). ... Read More »

Thelburg out to stretch Sadler’s run

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer John Sadler has spent countless hours getting into Thelburg’s head. And although the three-year-old still has a way to go, Sadler hopes his talent shines through when he heads to Flemington on Saturday to run in the ... Read More »

Sydney Specials

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

The best could be saved until last on a challenging nine race program at Canterbury on Saturday Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

So Si Bon due for change of luck

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

Robbie Laing is hoping a step up to 1400m and a change of luck can be the difference for So Si Bon at Flemington on Saturday Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

NZ industry cuts 16 meetings from calendar

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP There will be 16 fewer race meetings in New Zealand next season in a bid to maintain field sizes. NZ Thoroughbred Racing’s Matthew Hall said the reduction for 2016/17 was in line with the strategic plan released last ... Read More »

Banning Ride Guide missed opportunity: AJA

July 21, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP The Australian Jockeys Association says racing is losing an opportunity to promote the sport by banning the controversial digital service Ride Guide. Jockeys were told on Thursday they would be in breach of the rules if they gave ... Read More »

Belmont Classic Field – 2016

July 21, 2016 Comments Off

By Joseph The Final Field has been released for the 2016 Belmont Classic which is to be run at Belmont racecourse on Saturday 23th, July 2016. View the Belmont Classic Field. No Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 SENSO Paul ... Read More »

Bookie May regret putting up big odds at Doomben

July 21, 2016 Comments Off

By Adam Page Despite drawing a horror, the Colt Prosser trained Prince Mayted has been the best backed at odds to take out the Tatts Handicap (1110m) this Saturday at Doomben. The Wauchope based sprinter comes here off the back ... Read More »

Track conditions, scratchings, market movers and form for Canterbury

July 21, 2016 Comments Off

Track conditions, scratchings, market movers and form for Canterbury – Track Heavy 9 – rail in the true position for the entire circuit – 28mm of rain for the last seven days – 10 scratchings Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Ipswich market movers – 22/7/2016

July 21, 2016 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Ipswich on Friday (22/7/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »