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Nature Strip claims Creswick Series Final

July 7, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP The winning margin was not as great for Nature Strip as his previous start but trainer Darren Weir hopes the talented sprinter has still shown enough to secure a slot in The Everest. Nature Strip won by 4-1/2 ... Read More »

Guineas a spring aim for Good ‘n’ Fast

July 7, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer David Hayes rates Good ‘n’ Fast a Guineas contender for the spring after the colt capped his winter campaign with a stakes win in the Taj Rossi Series Final at Flemington. Good ‘n’ Fast ($2.90 fav) edged ... Read More »

Trainer Weir breaks his Australian record

July 7, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Premier trainer Darren Weir has broken his own Australian record for most wins in a season. Weir’s record sat at 449 wins, which he achieved last season, but wins at Echuca and at Flemington early on Saturday’s programs ... Read More »

Flemington market movers – 7/7/2018

July 7, 2018 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Flemington on Saturday (7/7/2018) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »

Masar out of Eclipse with leg injury

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Derby winner Masar has been ruled out of the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown with swelling in a leg. The Charlie Appleby-trained Masar was found to be sore following exercise on Friday and all plans are now on hold. “Unfortunately ... Read More »

Michelle Payne fined for comments re track

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Michelle Payne has been fined $500 for comments she made on social media regarding the Sandown track surface. A dual licence holder, Payne appeared before stewards on Friday as a licensed jockey to answer a charge of contravening ... Read More »

Joe’s Joy to be tested at 2400m

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Joe’s Joy holds a special place in Richard Litt’s Warwick Farm stable as a sister to his favourite horse and the last in a dynasty begun by her late breeder. The mare is by Song Of Tara, a ... Read More »

Michelle Payne fined over controversial comments

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By Michael Nicholls Michelle Payne has been fined over comments she made about the state of the Sandown track on Wednesday. The Melbourne Cup winning jockey was slapped with a $500 fine after suggesting on Twitter that racing on such ... Read More »

Remember The Name after third-straight win

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By AAP Weight has been the telling factor in the decision to target the Silver Bowl Series Final with in-form filly Remember The Name who will be chasing her third-straight win at Flemington. The Danny O’Brien-trained Remember The Name was ... Read More »

Bendigo market movers – 6/7/2018

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Bendigo on Friday (6/7/2018) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »