Just Horse Racing News
Derby favourite to start from gate one
By AAP Victoria Derby 2016 favourite Sacred Elixir has drawn the inside barrier for the Flemington Classic. The horse punters believe is the New Zealander’s main threat on Saturday, So Si Bon, has barrier 11. Prized Icon. who will bid ... Read More »
Lee bros shine Lightz on Slipper prospect
By AAP It has taken more than 35 years, but trainers Jim and Greg Lee might finally have a Golden Slipper runner on their hands with Lightz shaping as an early hope for the $3.5 million race. The son of ... Read More »
Doomben market movers – 26/10/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Doomben on Wednesday (26/10/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Hong Kong beckons for Lumiere
By AAP With the Breeders’ Cup meeting off the agenda, the Mark Johnston-trained three-year-old Lumiere may be aimed at Hong Kong Mile at the International meeting at Sha tin. In what has so far been a campaign of mixed fortunes, ... Read More »
Scottish to miss the Melbourne Cup
By AAP Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish will not be stretched to the 3200 metres of the Melbourne Cup and will instead run in the Emirates Stakes on the final day of the Flemington carnival. Trainer Charlie Appleby said on Godolphin’s ... Read More »
Key Melbourne Cup 2016 contender to bypass race
By JustHorseRacing A tweet from a Dubai TV reporter has confirmed that Godolphin stayer and Caulfield Cup runner up Scottish will not line-up in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field. Godolphin’s Chief Executive and Racing Manager John Ferguson has told DubaiRacing presenter ... Read More »
Waller to be well represented in G1 mile
By AAP Epsom Handicap placegetter Mackintosh has arrived in Melbourne as a fresh horse on the scene for the Cantala Stakes and will have Joao Moreira aboard when he chases his first Group One win. His trainer Chris Waller has ... Read More »
Whispering Brook back on track for Myer Classic
By AAP Perth trainer Simon Miller says Whispering Brook is back on track in her mission to become the first filly to win the Group One Myer Classic. The filly was scratched at the gates for the Group Two LUCRF ... Read More »
So Si Bon recovers well for Derby tilt
By AAP The Victoria Derby barrier draw will be crucial if So Si Bon is to turn the tables on Sacred Elixir when they meet again in the Classic at Flemington. That’s the opinion of So Si Bon’s trainer Robbie ... Read More »
Williams, Bowman pick up Oliver G1 rides
By AAP Craig Williams will ride Highlad in the Victoria Derby 2016, replacing Damien Oliver who has lost his bid to have a reckless riding suspension reduced. Oliver had five rides booked at Saturday’s Derby meeting at Flemington pending the ... Read More »
