Just Horse Racing News
Major UK meetings fall victim to virus
By AAP Days after raising hopes of a return by the start of May amid the coronavirus outbreak, British horse racing organisers announced the postponement of two of their biggest Flat-racing festivals and said the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting might ... Read More »
Online sale realises $32.4m on first day
By AAP A brother to Group One winner Sunlight is one of three yearlings to fetch $1 million or more at the revamped Easter Yearling sale. The annual sale is being conducted online because of social distancing protocols during the ... Read More »
Sargent after another ATC Australian Oaks
By AAP John Sargent can always lay claim to training the last horse to beat champion Winx. It happened in the 2015 ATC Australian Oaks when Gust Of Wind upstaged the favourite to score by 2-1/2 lengths. After her second ... Read More »
Te Akau Shark requires vetting ahead of Queen Elizabeth Stakes
By AAP Te Akau Shark will undergo an official veterinary test to ensure his fitness for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes after suffering mild bruising to his off-fore hoof. One of the leading contenders for Saturday’s Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes, ... Read More »
Queensland turf administrator switches to trots
By AAP Brisbane Racing Club employee Scott Steele has made the switch to harness racing. Steele has been appointed the executive manager of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club, replacing Damian Raedler who retired earlier this year. Steele has been ... Read More »
Inglis Easter Yearling Sale – A look at the top lots
By Ric Chapman Day 1 of the prestigious Inglis Easter Yearling sale starts today. No buying bench present. No horses. These are terrible times and a large number of babies have already been withdrawn. But Inglis, to their credit, is ... Read More »
Master Of Wine tunes up for G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
By AAP One of the leading contenders for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes has tuned up for his biggest test with a barrier trial at Rosehill. The Hawkes Racing-trained Master Of Wine was given a soft trial on Monday by Tommy ... Read More »
Scone market movers – 6/4/2020
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Scone on Monday (6/4/2020) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Large sum raised from Virtual Grand National
By AAP British bookmakers will donate over PS2.6 million ($A5.3m) to NHS charities from profits on the Virtual Grand National, with almost five million people tuning in to watch the race. With the real thing cancelled because of the coronavirus ... Read More »
Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team
By AAP Chris Waller will assess the stable’s Doncaster Mile runners before committing any to back up in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The Waller-trained Verry Elleegant is a confirmed runner after her last-start win in the Group One Tancred Stakes ... Read More »
