Just Horse Racing News
‘Crewie,’ You’re First Past the Post
By Bernard Kenny ‘A true titan of Australian racing, ‘Crewie’ stands as a symbol of dedication having devoted his life to the thoroughbred,’ voiced the Australian Stud & Stable Awards for 2023. ‘In celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone marked by ... Read More »
VRC reveals Melbourne Cup Tour destinations
By JustHorseRacing In an ambitious move, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) announced that the Melbourne Cup, widely recognized as “the race that stops a nation,” will visit 41 locations across seven countries for this year’s Cup Tour. Destinations will span ... Read More »
Shock at impending Singapore racing closure
By RS NewsWire Australian jockeys and trainers were shocked to learn that racing in Singapore is to cease next year. The Singapore Turf Club told participants on Monday that the last meeting in Singapore would be on October 5, 2024, ... Read More »
Te Akau Racing establishes Cranbourne stable
By JustHorseRacing In a landmark announcement, New Zealand’s top stable, Te Akau Racing, has confirmed plans to establish an operation in Victoria, Australia. The move marks a milestone in Te Akau’s history and is a promising development for the owners. ... Read More »
Speedy Acromantula to target Melbourne campaign
By RS NewsWire Ben Pearce has identified two black-type races at Moonee Valley for the short-course specialist. “He’s going to Melbourne for a couple of race at Moonee Valley,” Pearce told The Races WA. “The Carlyon Stakes (1000m) and the ... Read More »
Cannonball takes aim at England
By RS NewsWire It wasn’t the case for all who participated, but last week’s Flemington jumpout only heightened excitement around this month’s Royal Ascot meeting for those associated with Cannonball. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained three-year-old proved he was on ... Read More »
Matt Hill set to fulfill dream calling at Royal Ascot
By JustHorseRacing Matt Hill, the renowned Australian sports broadcaster, is on the verge of realizing his lifelong dream as he prepares to call races at the prestigious Royal Ascot. He will be responsible for calling the first four races each ... Read More »
Brenton Avdulla breaks Hong Kong drought
By JustHorseRacing Australian jockey Brenton Avdulla finally tasted success in Hong Kong, securing his maiden win in the region after 50 attempts. Avdulla steered Go Go Sixteen, trained by Manfred Man, to victory in the Class 4 Ma Liu Shui ... Read More »
Gear change for Gentleman Roy
By RS NewsWire Lindsay Park will tinker with Gentleman Roy’s headgear in an attempt to put an exclamation mark on an unforgettable season for the stable in this Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. The tenacious gelding will have winkers ... Read More »
Nominations in for Stradbroke Handicap day at Eagle Farm
By RS NewsWire Nine races, all black type and all shaping as hugely competitive are the feature of Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The big G1 itself, the $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), will have many differing opinions as ... Read More »
