Just Horse Racing News
Kentucky Derby will open doors to fans
By AAP The Kentucky Derby, which was rescheduled for September 5 due to coronavirus, will allow spectators onto the grounds to watch the Run for the Roses even as COVID-19 infections surge across parts of the United States, Churchill Downs ... Read More »
Jockeys lose their battle to raise minimum weights
By AAP Victorian jockeys have lost their battle for a rise in the minimum weight which will revert to its pre-coronavirus level from the new racing season. The minimum weight was raised from 54kg to 56kg for day meetings and ... Read More »
Tommy Berry to get the jump on Rosehill rivals
By AAP If there is a horse in Sydney racing that defies the adage that it is not how you start but how you finish, it is last-start winner Terwilliker. Terwilliker is one of two Rosehill runners who will have ... Read More »
Ms Catherine set to bounce back at Caulfield
By AAP Trainer Henry Dwyer will give Ms Catherine another chance to show she is up to tackling stakes company when the filly races at Caulfield. Dwyer is planning to start Ms Catherine in two stakes races at Caulfield next ... Read More »
Watch: Ignorance from American commentators is laughable
By Ric Chapman OMG – oh my goodness. The ignorance shown from these American commentators is laughable. As are the missives all over social media by horse players without a clue. Firstly, watch the footage and notice – pay close ... Read More »
Perfect Jewel favourite to win quality packed Strickland Stakes
By Morgan Payne Perfect Jewel has been big odds when winning the Belmont Sprint and Hyperion, but Sportsbet.com.au are taking no chances with her when it comes to the Strickland Stakes (2000m) this Saturday at Belmont. The Adam Durrant trained ... Read More »
McKell Cup favourite attracting a lot of Attention
By Adam Page The Kris Lees trained Attention Run heads the Sportsbet.com.au market for the McKell Cup (2400m) to be run and won this Saturday at Rosehill. The mare returned from a spell with a strong win over 1800m at ... Read More »
Strickland disqualified for two years
By AAP North Queensland trainer Greg Strickland has been banned for administering medication to three horses at Innisfail in 2018. Strickland faced seven charges on administering medication on race day without permission after Cashed Up Bully, Redwinska and Oakfield Avenger ... Read More »
Double You Tee out to turn the tables at The Valley
By AAP The weights may favour Double You Tee in his quest for victory at Caulfield, but trainer Patrick Payne wonders whether the gelding can turn the tables on Harbour Views. Double You Tee finished second to Harbour Views at ... Read More »
Border closures may affect spring numbers
By AAP International participation at this year’s spring carnival is expected to be down due to border restrictions brought about by COVID-19. Racing Victoria will open quarantine at Werribee for the spring carnival, but currently only to horses on a ... Read More »
