Just Horse Racing News

Lankan Rupee proves fitness in jump-out

October 3, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Lankan Rupee has taken another step to a racetrack return with a narrow Caulfield jump-out victory. The Mick Price-trained sprinter finished on terms with stablemate Run Gypsy Run in an 800m jump-out on Tuesday. Ridden by Michael Dee, ... Read More »

Fire And Flood going strong for Skerbic

October 3, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Fred Skerbic had no qualms about racing against superior horsepower when he was focused on motorsport, and he is championing the same philosophy as a horse trainer. The Queanbeyan-based Skerbic’s belief in the underdog explains why Fire And ... Read More »

Craven Plate option for Volkstok’n’barrell

October 3, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP New Zealand trainers Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs are keeping their options open with Volkstok’n’barrell who could make a return trip to Sydney if the weather is wet at home. Volkstok’n’barell is scheduled to run in Saturday’s Group ... Read More »

Promising sprinter out of the Spring

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne A promising sprinter out of the Robert Smerdon yard wo was set to target some of the feature sprint races over the Spring has been ruled out of racing for up to six months with a bone ... Read More »

Williams to gallop Admire Deus at Werribee

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Craig Williams will test his possible Melbourne Cup mount, Japanese stayer Admire Deus, in a gallop at the Werribee quarantine centre. The first shipment of 19 overseas horses at the centre will step out on the track on ... Read More »

Foundry penalised for Metropolitan success

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Foundry has been penalised for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups following his win in The Metropolitan at Randwick. Registering his first win on Saturday since February 2014, Foundry was handed a 1kg penalty for both races by Racing ... Read More »

Lorenseni injured following Echuca fall

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Comeback jockey Jarrod Lorenseni has been transported to hospital following a fall at Echuca. Riding Dupo in a maiden race on Monday, Lorenseni fell around the 600m mark of the 1000m race. A Victorian Jockeys’ Association statement said ... Read More »

Baster gets confirmation of Caulfield Cup ride

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Jockey Stephen Baster has received the phone call he was waiting for to confirm he will ride Jon Snow in the Caulfield Cup. Baster has ridden the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained four-year-old in his three Melbourne starts ... Read More »

Warwick Farm market movers – 2/10/2017

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Warwick Farm on Monday (2/10/2017) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. ... Read More »

Spring Champion Stakes

October 1, 2017 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne The Spring Champion Stakes is a Group l staying race and is the lone Group l for Sydney three year old stayers during the Spring. It is held at Randwick racecourse each year over 2000m. The race ... Read More »