Thoroughbred News
Clipperton misses Golden Eagle ride
Racing NSW Stewards’ advised on Wednesday that jockey Sam Clipperton will not be riding at Rosehill on Saturday after his surgery to a fracture to his jaw – Alysha Collett replaces Clipperton as the rider of the John O’Shea trained ... Read More »
Track conditions, form and scratchings for Bendigo
Track conditions, form and scratchings for Bendigo – Track Good 4 – rail in the True position for the entire circuit – 10mm of irrigation for the last 24 hours, 32mm for the last seven days – no rain for ... Read More »
Tutukaka to stay the Derby distance; Boss on Sir Lucan in the Cup
James McDonald is chasing his first Victoria Derby success on New Zealand gelding Tutukaka (NZ), while Glen Boss has picked up the ride on imported galloper Sir Lucan (Ire) in the Melbourne Cup. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/tutukaka-to-stay-the-derby-distance-boss-on-sir-lucan-in-the-cup- Read More »
Snowdens take Aim at the Golden Eagle
Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Aim is lining up for another big payday in this weekend’s $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens after taking out one of the major lead-ups in the form of the $501,000 Silver Eagle. Read full ... Read More »
O’Shea looking for Rosehill Gold
Randwick trainer John O’Shea has withstood the urge to tackle the $7.5m, Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday with Lion’s Roar (NZ) in favour of the $750,000 Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m) on the same programme Read full article Source:: ... Read More »
I’m Thunderstruck the Golden Eagle favourite
Group 1 Toorak Handicap winner I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) has been installed $4.50 favourite for the $7.5million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday with the declaration of the final field on Tuesday Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/im-thunderstruck-the-golden-eagle-favourite- Read More »
Capacity field for the Victoria Derby
A capacity field of 16 were accepted for the 166th running of the $2m, Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday including Saturday’s Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase winner Forgot You (NZ) Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/capacity-field-for-the-victoria-derby- Read More »
Flemington gallops
A beautiful morning at #Flemington for the #MelbCupCarnival course proper gallops – In the Congo stretches out nicely up the #Flemington straight – Colette cruises past the winning post on her way to the @tabcomau Empire Rose Stakes Read full ... Read More »
Worth a second look…
Loved Moonee Valley, but can’t wait for Flemington! It’s that time of year when outstanding race meetings come thick and fast, and there’s much to see in virtually each and every event conducted. This is what we noticed last Saturday ... Read More »
Harmony Rose after Group 1 win at Flemington
Sydney-based trainer Mark Newnham has his sights set on the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday with Harmony Rose, and could back the very useful mare up again later in Melbourne Cup week if everything goes ... Read More »
