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Parmie breaks through in Sandown victory.

July 10, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Connections of Parmie will weigh up whether to give the rising three-year-old her shot at spring carnival races after the talented filly broke through for her first win at Sandown. Co-trainer Simon Zahra said they had initially thought ... Read More »

Visibility concerns force Caulfield changes

July 10, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Race times for the Sir John Monash Stakes meeting at Caulfield have been brought forward to ensure the meeting finishes with good visibility. Racing Victoria announced on Wednesday that Saturday’s meeting would begin at 11.15am (AEST) with the ... Read More »

Doomben market movers – 10/7/2019

July 10, 2019 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Doomben on Wednesday (10/7/2019) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »

Run For The Roses garland presented to original Kentucky Derby winner

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman As the world sits and awaits the outcome of the unprecedented court challenge to overturn the Gr 1 Kentucky Derby result, a story has come out that impressed me. A scant few know about this, but it’s ... Read More »

Spring plans for blue blood colt

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes is hopeful well-bred Conqueror can be a contender for some of the better-class races for three-year-olds during the spring after the colt broke his maiden in style on the Pakenham synthetic track. One ... Read More »

Moccasin Miss to shed nickname at Rosehill

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP A city win for a filly or mare at this time of year is important as many owners look to their breeding prospects. In the case of Moccasin Miss, Gary Portelli would also like to see her shed ... Read More »

Sandown return for 2yo Excess Funds

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP After a competitive showing on debut in a Listed race won by subsequent Group One winner Microphone, the Levi Kavanagh-trained two-year-old Excess Funds is set to make a late-season return in a midweek city race at Sandown. Kavanagh ... Read More »

Near record entries for Golden Slipper 2020

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP The second-highest number of youngsters have been nominated for the Golden Slipper with Ciaron Maher Racing topping the list of entries with 133. The Australian Turf Club has received 2435 nominations for the 2020 Slipper, 17 fewer than ... Read More »

Torcedor on Melbourne Cup 2019 path

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

By Michael Nicholls European stayer Torcedor is being prepared for a tilt at this year’s $8 million Melbourne Cup. Torcedor, now owned by Australian Bloodstock, had intended to travel to Melbourne for last years Cup but was a late withdrawal ... Read More »

Kentucky Derby result looking like it may get overturned

July 8, 2019 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman This story should be taken very, very seriously because what it tells is so profound, it just may change racing and indeed sport results the world over, here ever after. The Gr 1 Kentucky Derby issue will ... Read More »