Just Horse Racing News
Kaepernick looking likely for Stradbroke
By AAP Kaepernick could well have earned himself a start in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap with a solid win in an unofficial trial at the Sunshine Coast. Kaepernick was to run in the Group QTC Cup (1300m) last Saturday ... Read More »
Vic cobalt samples to be re-analysed
By AAP Victoria’s chief steward says he is comfortable with the testing procedures relating to cobalt found in horses trained by Danny O’Brien, Mark Kavanagh and Lee and Shannon Hope. The samples will be re-analysed after questions over the accreditation ... Read More »
Return runner close for Tony Vasil
By AAP An eight-year-old gelding could be trainer Tony Vasil’s first runner in more than two years. General Truce, unplaced last month for trainer Ricky Maund, has been nominated for races at Swan Hill on Friday and Flemington on Saturday. ... Read More »
Wagga market movers – 7/6/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Wagga on Tuesday (7/6/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Triple Group One winner Ortensia dies
By AAP Ortensia, a Group One winner on three continents, has died at the age of 10. The mare was euthanised after developing a tumour on a lung. Originally trained in Melbourne by Tony Noonan, Ortensia was prepared by Paul ... Read More »
In-form 3yo makes city debut at Flemington
By AAP John Moloney has decided it’s the right time for Penny Shares to make her metropolitan debut at Flemington. Penny Shares has won three of her past four starts, the last two on the synthetic surfaces at Geelong and ... Read More »
Victorian trainer banned for 8 months
By JustHorseRacing Victorian trainer Paul Jones has been banned for eight months after pleading guilty to administering and possessing TB-1000 which contains a banned peptide. The discovery was made after officials visited Jones’ stables on Feb 2nd and found four ... Read More »
Mackinnon Stakes no longer a Cup lead-up
By AAP The Mackinnon Stakes is to be moved from the first day of the Melbourne Cup carnival in the hope of enticing greater international participation. The Mackinnon (2000m), which will double in prize money to $2 million and be ... Read More »
Mackinnon Stakes to be moved
By AAP The Mackinnon Stakes is to be moved from the first day of the Melbourne Cup carnival to the last, swapping its position with the Emirates Stakes. Victoria Racing Club chief executive Simon Love said the Mackinnon (2000m) had ... Read More »
Protectionist wins German comeback
By AAP Protectionist has made a successful comeback in Germany to claim his first win since the 2014 Melbourne Cup. At Dusseldorf on Sunday, Protectionist ran out an easy 3-1/4 length-winner of a ratings race over 2000 metres. The six-year-old ... Read More »
