Just Horse Racing News
No William Reid Stakes for Nature Strip
By AAP Champion trainer Chris Waller has ruled out a William Reid Stakes start for Nature Strip who will remain in Sydney for the $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes. Nature Strip started his current campaign in Melbourne when he was ... Read More »
Golden Slipper draw not ideal for Mildred
By AAP Grahame Begg’s Golden Slipper hopes have taken a hit with Mildred drawing wide for the two-year-old showpiece at Rosehill. Mildred has barrier 17 in a capacity field of 16 plus four emergencies and will jump from gate 14 ... Read More »
Pippie takes aim at G1 William Reid Stakes
By AAP Chris Meagher is acutely aware of the task confronting Pippie as she attempts a second straight Group One win. After blowing her rivals away with sustained speed in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 22, Pippie ... Read More »
Fan favourite to miss the Doncaster Mile
By AAP Brisbane trainer Barry Baldwin has erred on the side of caution and cancelled Sydney autumn plans for fan favourite The Candy Man. Baldwin was not happy with the way The Candy Man worked between races at the Gold ... Read More »
Golden Slipper barrier draw shakes up the odds
By AAP Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa is the new $5 favourite for the Golden Slipper after drawing barrier six for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill. He replaces the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Farnan at the head of ... Read More »
Grand National cancelled due to virus
By AAP Aintree’s Grand National Festival has been cancelled and will not take place from April 2-4 due to the coronavirus outbreak. A statement from Jockey Club Racecourses read: “Following the Government’s new public health guidance regarding avoiding social contact ... Read More »
British horse races set to lock out fans
By AAP British horse racing meetings will continue but without spectators until at least the end of March, the British Horseracing Authority says. Last week’s Cheltenham Festival went ahead as planned with around 60,000 fans on the course each day, ... Read More »
Easter yearling sale to go ahead: Webster
By AAP The multi-million dollar Australian Easter Yearling Sale is scheduled to go ahead with restrictions on attendance. The premier sale in Australasia traditionally attracts a large contingent of domestic and international buyers. Inglis and Son managing director Mark Webster ... Read More »
Racing continues with restrictions
By AAP Sydney’s rich autumn carnival is set to go ahead along with race meetings around the country but with strict conditions on attendance. Saturday’s Golden Slipper meeting at Rosehill would normally attract a crowd of more than 20,000 but ... Read More »
Thermosphere confirmed for Slipper start
By AAP Magic Night Stakes winner Thermosphere is a confirmed starter in the Golden Slipper as Godolphin and trainer James Cummings aim for back-to-back wins. Thermosphere won Saturday’s Magic Night for two-year-old fillies to secure a spot in this Saturday’s ... Read More »
