Just Horse Racing News
No action as stipes end Mr Steal inquiry
By AAP An inquiry into the defeat of the Bjorn Baker-trained stayer Mr Steal has been finalised with racing stewards taking no action. Mr Steal was beaten as a drifting favourite at Canterbury earlier this month, prompting an inquiry into ... Read More »
Jopa weight issue raises Heathcote’s ire
By AAP Trainer Robert Heathcote says Jopa’s Doomben impost highlights issues with Queensland’s ratings-based handicapping system. Jopa has risen sharply in the weight to 59kg for a last-start win when he contests Saturday’s GPK – Your Technology Partner Handicap with ... Read More »
Faugheen out of Champion Hurdle
By AAP Willie Mullins’ Champion Hurdle claims have been rocked by injury to long-time favourite Faugheen. But the champion Irish trainer could have an able substitute with Annie Power now heading the market although she has another option at Cheltenham. ... Read More »
Moody’s cobalt case back before tribunal
By AAP Trainer Peter Moody’s cobalt case resumes on Thursday for final legal arguments. Victoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear final submissions before adjourning for an undetermined period to decide if Moody is guilty of administering a prohibited ... Read More »
Newcastle market movers – 18/2/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Newcastle on Thursday (18/2/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Jameka starts Derby campaign at Flemington
By AAP Oaks-winning filly Jameka kicks off a campaign at Flemington that connections hope will lead to ATC Australian Derby success. Winner of the VRC Oaks, Jameka returns to racing in The Vanity over 1400m on Saturday. Trainer Ciaron Maher ... Read More »
Williams buoyed by Delectation sharpness
By AAP An important jump-out at Flemington has given champion jockey Craig Williams confidence in his Black Caviar Lightning mount Delectation. Williams partnered the Chris Waller-trained sprinter in an 800m jump-out last Friday that had him opposed to fellow Lightning ... Read More »
Seven sprinters accept for Gr 1 Lightning
By AAP A field of seven, including a trio of three-year-old sprinters, has been confirmed for the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. Exosphere, Japonisme and Kinglake will take on established stars such as Chautauqua and Terravista in the $750,000 Group ... Read More »
Bunbury market movers – 17/2/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Bunbury on Wednesday (17/2/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Many Clouds tops Grand National weights
By AAP Many Clouds will carry top weight in his attempt to become the first back-to-back winner of the Grand National since the great Red Rum. The Oliver Sherwood-trained jumper carried 11st 9lb (74kg) to victory last year and goes ... Read More »
