Just Horse Racing News

Weir with four as he chases a third Derby

May 8, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP A capacity field of 16 runners plus four emergencies has been declared for the Group One South Australian Derby at Morphettville. Champion trainer Darren Weir has four runners safely in the final field with mixed fortunes following Tuesday’s ... Read More »

Aquanita eight found guilty

May 8, 2018 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne The five trainers and three stablehands charged in the Aquanita race day treatments inquiry have been found guilty. Trainers Robert Smerdon, Liam Birchley, Stuart Webb, Tony Vasil and Trent Pennuto and stable employees Greg and Denise Nelligan ... Read More »

Triple Crown the holy grail for Saxon Warrior team

May 7, 2018 Comments Off

By David Cormack It is almost half a century since the great Nijinksy became the last horse to win the English triple crown. That horse was trained by Vincent O’Brien and was sent from the Ballydoyle stable in County Tipperary ... Read More »

Scans for apprentice after Wangaratta fall

May 7, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Apprentice Tahlia Hope has been taken to hospital for scans following a fall at the Wangaratta races. Hope fell from Hold My Beer in the Refridgetech Handicap on Monday. The Victorian Jockeys’ Association said she was transported to ... Read More »

Burning Passion to step up to G1 company

May 7, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Burning Passion faces an ominous task when he steps up to the elite level among Australia’s leading sprinters in the Group One Doomben 10,000. Trainer Mark Newnham admits it will be tough for the six-year-old who will take ... Read More »

SA Derby nominations – 2018

May 7, 2018 Comments Off

By Joseph View the nominations for the 2018 SA Derby. The SA Derby will be run on Saturday 12th May at Morphettville racecourse. Nominations: Horse 1 AMEROCK 2 BOCAIN 3 BOX ON COLLINS 4 CALIFORNIAGRANDCRU 5 CHAPAL 6 CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE ... Read More »

Female punter turns $18 into $1.2million

May 7, 2018 Comments Off

By JustHorseRacing A female punter in the US has turned a measly $18 bet into $1.2million dollars on Sunday’s Kentucky Derby. The women who does not wish to be named made a Pick 5 wager at the Retama Park racetrack ... Read More »

Alice Springs Cup Field – 2018

May 6, 2018 Comments Off

By Joseph View the final field for the 2018 Alice Springs Cup. The Alice Springs Cup will be run on Monday 7th May at Alice Springs racecourse. Time: 5:15pm Distance: 2000m Have Your Say: Who do you think will win ... Read More »

Northam Stakes results – 2018

May 6, 2018 Comments Off

By Joseph View the results for the 2018 Northam Stakes. The Northam Stakes was raced at Northam racecourse on 6/5/2018. Results: Win or Place SP TT+/MD NSW/PL UNI/PL STAB/PL 1st. 2 Battle Hero 2.25 2.60/1.30 2.20/1.30 2.40/1.60 2.60/1.30 2nd. 4 ... Read More »

Sidestep a boost for Qld stallion ranks

May 6, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Queensland’s stallion stocks will get a boost when shuttle sire Sidestep relocates to stand near Beaudesert. Telemon Thoroughbreds is set to take over one of the state’s former best-known stud properties and begin operations in June. The property ... Read More »