Just Horse Racing News
Damning evidence in horse trainer case
By AAP Evidence seized from properties belonging to Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir strengthens a case of corruption and animal cruelty, Victoria’s chief police commissioner says. However, Graham Ashton cautioned it was too early to say if criminal charges would ... Read More »
Vegadaze to continue winning ways
By AAP A piece of sage advice from Anthony Cummings has ensured connections of Vegadaze are still enjoying the ride as the three-year-old prepares to maintain his unblemished record at Rosehill. His owner/breeders, Ray and Karen Spratt, were looking to ... Read More »
Richie Stephenson puts emphasis on Jeff Lloyd
By AAP Toowoomba trainer Richie Stephenson believes it is an advantage having premier jockey Jeff Lloyd riding tough gelding Emphasis at Eagle Farm. Lloyd was aboard Emphasis when the six-year-old won an open handicap over 1600m at Eagle Farm two ... Read More »
Darren Weir omen bet at Moonee Valley
By Ric Chapman You’ve heard of omens…right? We’ll try this one on as we look at backing something at the ‘Valley on Friday night. Now, I’m not saying it is appropriate. Nor am I suggesting it is real, relevant, timely ... Read More »
Betting Strategy – Saturday 2/2/2019
By Adam Page Resident tipster Adam gives his betting strategy for Saturday’s (2/2/2019) racing around the country. Note that the prices quoted were available at the time of writing, which was 5.30pm Wednesday. Rosehill $10 Win/$25 Place Magnate R1 @ ... Read More »
Darren Weir sprinter skinny odds at Caulfield
By Adam Page Bookies are taking no chances when it comes to the Darren Weir trained Nature Strip when he resumes in the W J Adams Stakes (1000m) this Saturday at Caulfield. At this stage, the horse will run despite ... Read More »
Le Romain to return in Expressway Stakes
By AAP Top sprinter-miler Le Romain will get his latest campaign off to an early start in the Expressway Stakes and he isn’t there to make up the numbers. A small but elite field of six runners will step out ... Read More »
Bons Away set to resume on Oakleigh Plate path
By AAP Another crack at the Oakleigh Plate is in the plans for Bons Away who will be out to show he is on target for the Group One sprint when he makes his return at Caulfield. Bons Away resumes ... Read More »
A snapshot of trainer Darren Weir’s career
By AAP DARREN WEIR * Born in Berriwillock in the Mallee district of country Victoria. * Left school at 15 to begin work as a horse-breaker, trackrider and farrier gaining experience with Jack Coffey in Birchip, John Castleman in Mildura ... Read More »
Gun, taser seized at Vic trainer’s stable
By AAP A gun and taser have been seized and three people were arrested after police raids on Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren weir. Victoria Police and Racing Victoria raided stables at Miners rest and Warrnambool from 6am on Wednesday morning. ... Read More »
