Just Horse Racing News

Mr Marbellouz back at favourite track

April 19, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Speedy Mr Marbellouz’s liking for the Doomben circuit is one reason to duck a restricted class race to run in the Listed Ascot Handicap. Trainer Kevin Kemp had entered Mr Marbellouz for Saturday’s Ascot and the Benchmark 85 ... Read More »

Manolo Blahniq favourite for Vic Handicap

April 19, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP A Queensland campaign featuring Brisbane’s signature race could be on the cards for Manolo Blahniq if the gelding makes his mark in the Group Three Victoria Handicap at Caulfield. The Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq has not had the ... Read More »

Trainer Toby Edmonds keen on Ascot chance

April 19, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer Toby Edmonds has decided to wait a week with rising star Cadogan and rely on one proven sprinter in the Listed Ascot Handicap at Doomben. Edmonds entered Cadogan, Keen Array and Tyzone for Saturday’s Ascot Handicap (1200m), ... Read More »

US racing set to phase out race-day Lasix use

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman As you wake this morning, startling and worldwide horse racing news has just broken in the U.S. A coalition of race track owners in the United States have released statement saying they will phase out Lasix from ... Read More »

Trainer Ben Currie asked to show cause

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Racing Queensland is understood to have asked trainer Ben Currie to show cause why it should not refuse his nominations in Queensland. Currie has been a controversial figure in Queensland Racing and is facing 42 allegations, none of ... Read More »

Kalik to dodge top two-year-olds

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Impressive recent midweek winner Kalik heads to Doomben in an effort to dodge the better two-year-olds bound for Brisbane over the winter carnival. Kalik scored a dynamic midweek win at Ipswich by 4-1/2 lengths two weeks ago. Owner ... Read More »

Chris Munce chasing another Oaks

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Chris Munce holds the record for winning the most Queensland Oaks as a jockey and will take the first step towards another record at Doomben. Munce, now a leading trainer, has Oaks-bound filly Ceol Na Mara in Saturday’s ... Read More »

I’m A Rippa to begin Stradbroke path

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP The lure of a likely dry winter has trainer Tony Gollan setting I’m A Rippa on a path to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap. I’m A Rippa makes his return to racing in the Listed Ascot Handicap (1200m) ... Read More »

Are stallion fees getting ridiculous?

April 17, 2019 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman Plenty of stallion news has surfaced and here is the latest. The blockbuster news was the release of the Widden Stud stallion roster and Trapeze Artist (Snitzel-Treppes) debuts at a staggering, no wait , whopping $99,000. To ... Read More »

Betting Strategy – Saturday 20/4/2019

April 17, 2019 Comments Off

By Joseph Resident tipster Adam gives his betting strategy for Saturday’s (20/4/2019) racing around the country. Note that the prices quoted were available at the time of writing, which was between 5-5.30pm Wednesday. Randwick $10 Win Gold Touch R1 (Tote) ... Read More »