Thoroughbred News

The Melbourne Mail

August 6, 2020 Comments Off

The Aurie’s Star opens up the stakes-racing season in Melbourne and as always it’s an interesting puzzle with plenty first up from a break – of the eleven acceptors in the Aurie’s Star, only Great Again and longshot The Crusha ... Read More »

Melody Belle (NZ) forward for Missile return

August 6, 2020 Comments Off

Matamata trainer Jamie Richards is comfortable with star mare Melody Belle (NZ) carrying the favourite tag into Saturday’s $200,000, Group 2 Iron Jack Missile Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/melody-belle-nz-forward-for-missile-return- Read More »

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Rosehill

August 5, 2020 Comments Off

Early track conditions, form and scratchings for Rosehill – Track Soft 7 – rail in the True position for the entire circuit – no irrigation for the last 24 hours, no rain for the last 24 hours – weather sunny ... Read More »

Godolphin weekend runners update

August 5, 2020 Comments Off

Godolphin’s trainer James Cummings comments on the stable’s runners at Flemington and Rosehill on Saturday – Home Of The Brave – “In my entire arsenal, this horse is probably my best straight-track performer – we are sending him to Melbourne ... Read More »

Thursday, Friday and weekend form

August 5, 2020 Comments Off

Wednesday night’s meetings are South Africa’s Scottsville, France’s La Teste de Buch, UK’s Newton Abbot, Ayr, Lingfield-All Weather and Ireland’s Wexford and Sligo – Thursday’s meetings include Kembla Grange, Warrnambool, Coffs Harbour, Gatton, Pinjarra, Japan’s Funabashi, South Africa’s Vaal, UK’s ... Read More »

VRC still hopeful of a crowd at the Cup

August 5, 2020 Comments Off

Victoria Racing Club chief executive Neil Wilson remains optimistic of some crowd involvement at this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/vrc-still-hopeful-of-a-crowd-at-the-cup- Read More »

Melody Belle (NZ) remains Missile Stakes favourite

August 5, 2020 Comments Off

The Jamie Richards trained Melody Belle (NZ) has not moved as the $3.40 favourite for the Group 2 Iron Jack Missile Stakes (1200m) with set weights and penalties at Rosehill on Saturday from the TAB opening market on Monday Read ... Read More »

New whip penalty guidelines announced for Queensland

August 4, 2020 Comments Off

From this Saturday, Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Stewards will implement a penalty template which will include substantial fines and suspensions for whip breaches – excessive use of the whip over the whole race when it is used 15 times or ... Read More »

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Canterbury

August 4, 2020 Comments Off

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Canterbury – Track Heavy 8 – rail out 3m for the entire circuit – no irrigation for the last seven days – no rain for the last 24 hours, 1mm for the last seven ... Read More »

Master Of Wine and Russian Camelot equal favourites for 100th WS Cox Plate

August 4, 2020 Comments Off

Two progressive gallopers headline betting for the 2020 Group 1 WS Cox Plate (2040m) to be staged at The Valley on October 24 with Master Of Wine and Russian Camelot opening $11 ‘All In’ equal favourites Read full article Source:: ... Read More »