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Oakleigh Plate first-up for Bivouac

Oakleigh Plate first-up for Bivouac
February 14, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer James Cummings is confident Bivouac is on target for a first-up tilt at the Oakleigh Plate after continuing his preparations in a Flemington jump-out. This season’s Golden Rose winner, three-year-old Bivouac settled back in his 800m-heat on ... Read More »

Black Caviar set for Flemington appearance

Black Caviar set for Flemington appearance
February 14, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Luke Nolen has cherished memories of his association with Black Caviar and the jockey marvels at the condition of the retired champion almost seven years after her last race. Nolen has been reunited with the great mare in ... Read More »

No ear muffs for Verry Elleegant in Apollo

No ear muffs for Verry Elleegant in Apollo
February 14, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP A conversation with rival jockey James McDonald has given Tim Clark confidence quirky mare Verry Elleegant can run a race when she resumes in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. McDonald is the mare’s regular rider but he will ... Read More »

Cruze returns to favourite distance

Cruze returns to favourite distance
February 14, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP The talented Cruze gets the chance to return to the winners’ list when he runs over his favourite course and distance at Eagle Farm. Cruze’s summer campaign has been hamstrung by an unsuitable distance options but he gets ... Read More »

Wet weather forces race transfers

February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP The Taree race meeting is the latest to be affected by heavy rain in NSW and Queensland. Friday’s meeting has been postponed with several sections of the track causing concern. The Gunnedah program has been transferred to Scone ... Read More »

From The Trials – February 13th Edition

From The Trials – February 13th Edition
February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By Adam Page As is the case most of the year, it was a busy week at the trials and jumpouts across Australia as the Autumn Carnival approaches, with some progressive types stepping out in readiness for their campaigns. I’ve ... Read More »

Greyhound virus not linked to humans

Greyhound virus not linked to humans
February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Queensland racing authorities have emphasised an outbreak of canine coronavirus in the state’s greyhound industry is in no way related to the current ‘novel coronavirus’ outbreak causing respiratory illness in people. Veterinarians from the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission ... Read More »

Pretty Brazen out to impress for spot in All Star Mile field

Pretty Brazen out to impress for spot in All Star Mile field
February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy is hopeful Pretty Brazen can carry her spring form over to the autumn when she returns at Flemington. After two less than flattering runs in Sydney to start her spring campaign, Pretty Brazen returned to ... Read More »

Relaxed Akari ready for Light Fingers test

Relaxed Akari ready for Light Fingers test
February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Having learned to harness her brilliance, talented filly Akari is being given a shot at Sydney’s benchmark fillies, starting in the Group Three Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. Trained by Brad Widdup, Akari faces a first-up stoush with ... Read More »

Wagga market movers – 13/2/2020

Wagga market movers – 13/2/2020
February 13, 2020 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Wagga on Thursday (13/2/2020) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »