Just Horse Racing News
William Thomas in top order for Caulfield
By AAP Like a lot of trainers John Price would like to see the predicted showers arrive ahead of the Caulfield meeting. Melbourne has been going through an unseasonally dry spell which was aided by strong winds on Friday. Forecast ... Read More »
Protest to relish bigger Coast track
By AAP Father and son training partners Bryan and Daniel Guy are looking forward to the Sunshine Coast meeting and the chance to run Protest on the spacious track. Queensland trainers have been pushing for more Saturday metropolitan meetings on ... Read More »
Long shots specked in Sapphire Stakes betting
By Adam Page Sportsbet.com.au punters are chipping away at several runners when it comes to the get out at Randwick this Saturday, the Sapphire Stakes (1200m) for the mares. There has been good each way support at odds for Ghisoni, ... Read More »
Rodd encourages Doughty’s hopes
By AAP Some encouraging words from international jockey Michael Rodd have given trainer Kelly Doughty confidence for the winter carnival with two-year-old Blue Book. The winner of his three starts, Blue Book returns in the Two-Year-Old Handicap (1200m) at the ... Read More »
Police investigate Kilmore race incident
By AAP Local police have been called in to investigate the circumstances that led to a race meeting at Kilmore being abandoned because of safety concerns over steel spikes on the track. Thursday’s meeting was called off before the first ... Read More »
Sydney Cup facts and figures
By AAP SYDNEY CUP 3200m, $2 million, handicap at Randwick HISTORY * Sydney’s premier staying event first run in 1866 when won by Yattendon * Honour roll includes: The Barb (1868-69), Carbine (1889-90), Wakeful (1902), Eurythmic (1921), Rogilla (1933), Sailor’s ... Read More »
Australian Oaks facts and figures
By AAP HISTORY, FACTS AND STATISTICS ON THE GROUP ONE AUSTRALIAN OAKS * First run in 1922 when won by Vodka * From 1922-45 run in January over a mile (1600m) * From 1946-55 run at Easter over 10 furlongs ... Read More »
Winx in great order ahead of QEII
By AAP Hugh Bowman is not taking anything for granted ahead of Winx’s bid to equal Black Caviar’s winning streak of 25. Bowman says Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be the hardest race the champion mare has contested since her ... Read More »
Winx drifts, punters go bang
By Adam Page Winx, as a surprise to nobody, is the overwhelming favourite with Sportsbet.com.au to take the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) this Saturday at Randwick. The Chris Waller mare is looking to join Black caviar on 25 straight wins ... Read More »
Winx drifts, punters go bang
By Adam Page Winx, as a surprise to nobody, is the overwhelming favourite with Sportsbet.com.au to take the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) this Saturday at Randwick. The Chris Waller mare is looking to join Black caviar on 25 straight wins ... Read More »
