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British racing could lose Kempton course

January 10, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP British racing has received a seismic jolt with the Jockey Club Racecourses announcing Kempton, home of the historic King George VI Chase, could be closed for housing redevelopment. The track’s owners, who operate 14 other racecourses in Great ... Read More »

Sandown market movers – 11/1/2017

January 10, 2017 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Sandown on Wednesday (11/1/2017) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »

Esteban building towards trio of Cups

January 10, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Caulfield and Melbourne Cups are promising stayer Esteban’s focus but John Sargent believes the exciting prospect has attributes which could make him a weight-for-age star. The trainer is known for producing top-class stayers and he rates Esteban’s potential ... Read More »

Loyalty Man to be dual acceptor

January 10, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP The Magic Millions Cup is Mike Moroney’s race of choice for last-start winner Loyalty Man but he has a back-up option in Sydney. Loyalty Man is entered for the $1 million Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold ... Read More »

Omei Sword trials quietly at Warwick Farm

January 10, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Group One placegetter Omei Sword has been given a quiet time in a barrier trial as she gradually builds towards her main autumn target. The Chris Waller-trained filly was a dominant winner of the Group Two Silver Shadow ... Read More »

Favourite Houtzen draws poorly in Millions

January 9, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Houtzen is an easing favourite for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic after coming up with the outside barrier in the Gold Coast feature. The Toby Edmonds-trained filly drew barrier 21 in the field of 16 plus five ... Read More »

Yarra Valley market movers – 10/1/2017

January 9, 2017 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Yarra Valley on Tuesday (10/1/2017) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. ... Read More »

Takeover Target Stakes nominations – 2017

January 9, 2017 Comments Off

By Joseph View the nominations for the 2017 Takeover Target Stakes. The Takeover Target Stakes will be run on Friday 13th January at Gosford racecourse. Horse 1 BALL OF MUSCLE 2 BIG MONEY 3 BOSS LANE 4 GRUNDERZEIT 5 HIS ... Read More »

Awesome Rock to step out in jump-out

January 9, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Group One winner Awesome Rock will ramp up preparations for his return to racing in a jump-out at Flemington this week. Co-trainer Leon Corstens said Awesome Rock, winner of the $2 million Emirates Stakes (2000m) in November, was ... Read More »

Odyssey Moon heading to NZ for G1 sprint

January 9, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Standish Handicap winner Odyssey Moon will head to New Zealand for the Telegraph Handicap in a bid to land an important Group One win. Trainer Robert Smerdon has confirmed the Telegraph at Trentham on Saturday week will be ... Read More »