Just Horse Racing News
Waller stayer best backed in Kingston Town Stakes 2017
By Adam Page Antonio Giuseppe is one of the better stayers in Sydney and Sportsbet.com.au punters are confident he can return to the winners list in the Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) this Saturday at Randwick. The former kiwi did a ... Read More »
First spring internationals in quarantine
By AAP Twenty one horses have entered quarantine in the northern hemisphere in preparation for the Melbourne spring carnival. Sixteen are at Newmarket in England and four are at Coolmore’s Ballydoyle facility in Ireland. Japanese horse Admire Deus. who will ... Read More »
Horse travel bans between Aust and HK
By AAP New restrictions on horse movement between Australia and Hong Kong threaten Australian participation in international events in the Asian racing capital. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has expressed its disappointment at the decision by the Australian Government’s Department ... Read More »
Chautauqua ‘Houdini’ the grey flash
By AAP The world’s highest-rated sprinter Chautauqua has been described as “a freak” by co-trainer Michael Hawkes ahead of his return at Randwick. “With Winx you know what you’re going to get,” Hawkes told reporters on Thursday. “Whereas with our ... Read More »
Viridine poised for black-type debut
By AAP Godolphin colt Viridine has been challenged to make the step up to black-type racing at Randwick and preserve his unbeaten record when his spring campaign gets underway. The three-year-old has previously handled Saturday class racing with back-to-back wins ... Read More »
Stakes race debut for unbeaten Esperance
By AAP The Danehill Stakes at Flemington will determine how far into the spring unbeaten Godolphin three-year-old Esperance heads. Esperance steps out for the first time in a stakes race on Saturday following wins at Echuca and Sandown. Trainer James ... Read More »
Destiny’s Kiss eyes another Gold Cup
By AAP Overnight rain in Newcastle after a sweltering Sydney day has convinced Joe Pride to divert Destiny’s Kiss from the Group Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick. The veteran will instead have a crack at the Group Three Newcastle Gold ... Read More »
Son of Frankel shortens in Spring Stakes betting
By Adam Page Merovee is the clear popular elect with Sportsbet.com.au to take out the feature 3YO race at Newcastle this Friday, the Spring Stakes (1600m). The Chris Waller trained son of Frankel was a real eye catcher last time ... Read More »
Hartnell odds on for Makybe Diva Stakes 2017
By Adam Page Sportsbet are taking no chances when it comes to Hartnell and the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) this Saturday at Flemington, opening the Godolphin champ a clear odds on pop. The gelding resumed with a breathtaking win in ... Read More »
Plate hopeful Riven Light wins at Listowel
By AAP Cox Plate hopeful Riven Light has continued his progression with a smooth win in an 1800m race at Listowel in Ireland. Trained by Willie Mullins, Riven Light plied his trade over hurdles when he arrived from France but ... Read More »
