Just Horse Racing News
Startrade to step-up in the Strickland Stakes
By RS NewsWire Startrade is making a step up in distance for Saturday’s G3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont and trainer Dan Morton thinks he will handle the extra trip. Startrade, a revelation since entering Dan Morton’s stable, is chasing ... Read More »
Jockeys push for earlier ending times to night meetings
By JustHorseRacing The Victorian Jockeys Association (VJA) is pushing for earlier ending times for many night meetings, following the announcement by Racing Victoria (RV) of a trial period introducing a tenth race in Melbourne every Saturday. VJA CEO Matt Hyland ... Read More »
Eagle set to soar again
By RS NewsWire If there was an award for the most energetic horse at Randwick on Saturday, Crafty Eagle would probably win it. John Thompson has put a saddle on countless gallopers during his long and successful career, but few ... Read More »
Veteran jockey taken to hospital following fall
By Morgan Veteran jockey Joe Bowditch was hospitalised on Thursday following an incident at Werribee racetrack. The unfortunate event occurred during Race 7 while Bowditch was riding Gracie Turf, owned by Julien Welsh. As reported by Ed Sadler from Racing.com, ... Read More »
Vahala all smiles again
By RS NewsWire Amidst the gloomy weather conditions at Belmont trials on Tuesday, there was a ray of sunshine for Ascot trainer Stefan Vahala. After months of frustration, Aztec Ruler offered Stefan Vahala an encouraging winter preview with a strong ... Read More »
Boss Lady ready to Rock Randwick
By RS NewsWire Albury mare Boss Lady Rocks might have been a late starter to the racing game, but she is proving to be worth the wait. The sprinter didn’t debut until she was almost five and it was a ... Read More »
UK import kicks off at Sandown
By RS NewsWire Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will get their first look at imported galloper Valley Forge under race conditions at Sandown. An out-and-out stayer, Valley Forge steps out in the Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1600m) ... Read More »
Star Aussie horses gear up for Royal Ascot
By JustHorseRacing Star sprinters Artorius and Cannonball, along with filly Coolangatta, are gearing up for their highly anticipated appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot. The trio is scheduled to fly out to the United Kingdom on Wednesday night, with their ... Read More »
Randwick the next stop for Ozzmosis
By RS NewsWire The appearance of exciting two-year-old Ozzmosis is set to be one of the highlights of the Bob Charley Stakes meeting at Randwick as the youngster steps up to Saturday grade for the first time. A $250,000 Magic ... Read More »
Impressive maiden winner heads to Sandown
By RS NewsWire Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr have a happy knack of finding the right type of unraced New Zealand galloper to show its ability in Australia. Globe was a galloper sourced from New Zealand that has won ... Read More »
