Horse Racing News
Horse Racing News
Personal Drum wins Hiskens
The Chris Hyland trained Personal Drum was yesterday crowned the nation's champion jumper of the season when he added the $200,000 Hiskens Steeplechase to his Grand National Steeplechase win.
Durden and Drum beat their rivals to claim championship glory
Craig Durden and Personal Drum wrapped up victory in their respective categories of the inaugural JJ Houlahan Jumps Championship with their win in Saturday's $200,000 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase at Moonee Valley.
Wunderwood to be aimed at Melbourne Cup
Wunderwood has been purchased by Mike Watt, the former part owner of Irish Champion stayer Vinnie Roe trained by Melbourne Cup winning trainer Dermot Weld.
Arc winner takes King George
Last year’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Hurricane Run took out the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot overnight.
Interfere Inquiry Summation
Racing NSW stewards yesterday issued their summation into their findings of the Inerfere Inquiry held since the running of the Rotary Health Research Handicap at Rosehill Gardens on 6th May 2006.
Fallon loses appeal
Six time champion jockey Kieren Fallon has failed in his High Court bid to have his British riding ban, imposed on him by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority, lifted.
Brown to resume August 14
Sydney Jockey Corey Brown will be back in the saddle on Auguest 14 after the Board of Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club agreed to a request from Brown to vary the penalty imposed on him by the Racing Stewards.
Robinson appeal date rescheduled
NSW licensed jockey Allan Robinson's appeal against a three month suspension will now be heard by the Appeal Panel at 9am on Friday, 11th August 2006.
Diva to join Racing Greats
The star performers of the 2005/06 Australian racing season will be recognised next Wednesday night 2 August when Premier Technology Group presents the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Awards at Crown’s Palladium in Melbourne.
Laing stranglehold on 2006 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase
In form trainer Robbie Laing appears to have a stranglehold on this Saturday’s $202,000 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase (3721m) after accepting with four runners.
Munce has to play waiting game
Australian jockey Christopher Munce will have to play the waiting game with the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) still not ready to table their report to the Department of Justice.
Freedman bids for Sphenophyta
Hall of fame trainer Lee Freedman has put together a syndicate to buy promising Kiwi stayer Sphenophyta in a bid to win the Melbourne Cup for a third successive year.
Allan Robinson Appeal Date Set
Licensed jockey Allan Robinson's appeal against a three month suspension will be heard by the Appeal Panel at 9.30am on Thursday, 3rd August 2006.
Australia's First StaLok All-Weather Track At Grafton
The Board of the Country Racecourse Development Fund (CRDF) has formally approved financial assistance of $1.32million (+ GST) towards the construction of a new StaLok All-Weather training track plus strategic re-alignment of the course proper and 'B' grass surface at Clarence River Jockey Club's Grafton Racecourse.
Dubbo today transferred to Wellington
Moday’s Dubbo meeting has been transferred to Wellington due to unsafe track conditions. The meeting has been transferred with all race start times, race distances and fields remaining unchanged.
Sassbee finishes best to win Monash
Adelaide raider Sassbee finished over the top of his rivals to take out yesterday’s listed $100,500 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield.
Munce stranded in Hong Kong
Sydney jockey Chris Munce failed in his application to have his passport returned by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) yesterday.
All clear for Greyhound Sting
Adelaide bookmaker Curly Seal will have to pay out $370,000 after he finally received the official verdict in the Greyhound Sting affair from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
Super Elegant chases third straight Sir John Monash
Super Elegant heads a small but select field of eight horses who will line up in today’s final black-type event of the 2005/06 season in Victoria.
Robbo appeals ban
RacingNSW has announced, licensed jockey Allan Robinson lodged an appeal against a three month suspension yesterday, with a hearing date yet to be set by the Appeal Panel.
Racing Victoria appoint new CEO
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has appointed Stephen Allanson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allanson replaces Robert Nason who is now the Managing Director of Racing and Media for Tabcorp Ltd.
STC announce $100k for The Run to the Roses
Sydney Turf Club has announced it has allocated $100,000 to its latest addition of Black Type feature events 'The Run to the Rose'.
Robbo cops three month ban
Leading country jockey Allan Robinson was suspended for three months when Racing NSW stewards concluded their Silent Song inquiry at Canterbury yesterday.
Munce heads to court
Australian jockey Chris Munce will head to a Hong Kong court in an attempt to get his passport back and return to Australia.
RVL to study Health and Welfare of Industry participants
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has enlisted Victoria University to conduct a study into the health and welfare of trainers and stable employees within the Victorian racing industry.
Robbo to front Stewards on Wednesday
Australia’s record-breaking country jockey Allan Robinson will front stewards at the completion of Wednesday’s Canterbury meeting to face a charge issued under AR135(b) in that he did not take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race on Silent Song to win or finish in the best possible placing.
Dye released from hospital
Hong Kong based jockey Shane Dye has been released from Hong Kong's Prince Of Wales Hospital after recovering from a serious race fall three weeks ago.
Fallon wins Irish Oaks
Kieren Fallon landed the Irish Oaks aboard the Aiden O’Brien trained Alexandrova overnight.
Purton rides treble at Radwick
Sydney jockey Zac Purton rode a treble at Randwick yesterday to celebrate his win at the appeals tribunal on Friday.
Iggy leads all the way to take out St Steven
The Eric Musgrove trained Iggy took out the $45,500 Dominant St Steven Steeplechase (3717m) at Moonee Valley yesterday with an all the way win for jockey Craig Durden.
Fallon loses appeal
Kieren Fallon had his appeal against the Horseracing Regulatory Authority's ban dismissed leaving the six time champion jockey on the sidelines indefinitely.
Les Arcs wins Darley July Cup
Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Les Arcs scored his second group 1 win in as many starts when he took out the Darley July Cup at Newmarket overnight.
Beadman on fire
Champion Sydney Jockey Darren Beadman has ridden two of the first three winners to move to take his season tally of winners to 148.
Rocking On wins Grafton Cup
The Gai Waterhouse trained Rocking On took out the $160,000 Group 3 Grafton Cup yesterday with jockey James Innes aboard.
$1.5 million boost for Country training tracks
Victoria’s 32 country racing clubs operating training facilities across the state will receive an additional $1.5 million in the 2006-07 year to assist with the maintenance and operation of facilities used by trainers. A further $1.9 million in increased funding is planned over the following two years for both metropolitan and country training venues.
Oliver looking for comeback win
Champion jockey Damien Oliver will be hoping to notch his first win after 15 months out the saddle at Moonee Valley today.
Clarke takes lead while Beadman surges on
Apprentice jockey Tim Clarke took the outright lead for the apprentice jockeys’ title after winning aboard the Bob Thomsen trained Matilda Princess yesterday at Randwick.
Tale of the Cat Joins BOBS
Outstanding sire Tale of the Cat (USA) has joined BOBS 2006, making all his rising two-year-olds now eligible to be paid up for the scheme.
McEvoy bags Group 1 win at Newmarket
Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy has notched another Group 1 win in England scoring aboard 50/1 longshot Rajeem in the £200,000 Group One UAE Equestrian & Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes (1600m) at Newmarket.
Bookies result in Ramornie Handicap
For Valour finished like a shot out of a gun down the outside to give bookies a winning result in yesterday’s $125,000 Ramornie Handicap at Grafton.
Starlactic Draws Barrier One
Up and coming sprinter Starlactic has drawn the coveted gate one in Wednesday's Ramornie Hcp (1400m) at Grafton.
Fallon’s appeal
Champion Irish jockey Kieren Fallon's appeal against his riding suspension will be heard by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) tomorrow.
Glamour Puss retired
The Danny O’Brien trained dual group 1 winner Glamour Puss will miss Saturday’s July Cup at Newmarket and will head straight to the breeding barn for a mating with Redoute’s Choice.
Group 1 Ascot Vale Stakes
The $500,000 Ascot Vale Stakes will become the first Group 1 sprint race for three-year-olds.
Sexton applies for License
Former Waterhouse stable foreman Pat Sexton has applied to Racing NSW for a trainers license after being dismissed from the Sydney trainers stable in the wake of the continuing Interfere inquiry in Sydney.
Martin cops $2000 fine
Racing NSW stewards yesterday fined trainer Tim Martin $2000 after he pleaded guilty to an improper conduct charge resulting from a call to Sydney radio station 2KY on Tuesday.
Japan Cup Invite For El Segundo
The Colin Little trained El Segundo has received an invitation from the Japan Racing Association to represent Australia in the Japan Cup in November.
Grand National beckons for Laing
The JJ Houlahan Jumps Championship continues at Flemington on Saturday with the running of the $250,000 Cleanevent Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) and competition for the respective awards is hotting up with just two races remaining in the series.
Target aims for Darley July Cup
Australian sprinter Takeover Target is on track to bounce back in next week's Darley July Cup at Newmarket.
Hong Kong Jockey Club opens inquiry
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the opening of an inquiry into the tips-for-bets bribery scam after Australian jockey Chris Munce was arrested by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Purton Appeals
Racing NSW has announced jockey Zac Purton has lodged an appeal against the two month suspension imposed on him by Racing NSW Stewards on Monday.
Australian jockey Chris Munce arrested
Hong Kong based jockey Chris Munce and six others have been arrested for alleged tips-for-bets bribery scam.
Hall of Fame Induction for Diva
Three time Melbourne Cup winning mare Makybe Diva has officially joined the all-time greats of the Australian turf with her Induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame last night at the Crown Palladium.
Silent Witness returns
Two Gr.1 races form the backbone of a very strong program at Sha Tin that features a HK$20m Triple Trio jackpot this Sunday, but the principal question on the lips of race fans is whether the great Silent Witness can rekindle the form that made him most successful horse in the history of Hong Kong racing.
Snitzel makes one act affair of Oakleigh Plate
The Gerald Ryan trained Snitzel won his maiden Group One race yesterday when he easily accounted for his rivals to take out the $350,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Classic Caulfield.
Nadeem wins Blue Diamond
The David Hayes rained two-year-old Nadeem defeated stablemate Miss Finland to take out the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes on a heavy track at Caulfield yesterday.
Darci unimpressive winner
The Mark Walker trained boom New Zealand three-year-old Darci Brahma was less than impressive in taking out the $100,000 Otaki Maori Weight-For-Age (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday.
Blue Diamond Stakes Day
A big day of racing today with the Group One $1million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the Group One $350,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100) the highlights at Classic Caulfield.
Racing NSW Country Responds
Gordon Lindley, Chairman of Racing NSW Country, yesterday responded to comments made by various country race club administrators regarding the reduced race meeting schedule for 2006/07.
NSW Oaks at Harold Park tonight
A big weekend of Harness racing kicks off on tonight with the running of the NSW Oaks at Harold Park.
RACE SERIES ENTRIES CLOSING FOR GOLD COAST GRADUATES
Owners of yearlings from the Conrad Jupiter Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast in January are reminded the closing date for nominations to the famous Magic Millions race series is fast approaching.
Al Fahidi Fort goes to Linngari
Linngari made it a Carnival Group race double when landing the US$250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (Gr.2), over 1,600 metres on the rain softened turf, at the Al Rostamani-sponsored seventh racemeeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday evening.
Australian Cup winner to be invited to race at Royal Ascot
The Victoria Racing Club announced yesterday that the winner of the $1million Darley Australian Cup (Gr 1) would receive an invitation to race at the famous Royal Ascot (UK) meeting in June.
Timing precise for Thompson
Comeback jockey Robert Thompson enjoyed a remarkable return to race riding with victory in yesterday’s $300,000, Group III, AAMI Launceston Cup (2400m).
Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale Extended
Due to the large number of entries received for the 2006 Inglis March Thoroughbred Sale, the auction has been extended to two-days.
Latino Magic heads Thursday’s Al Fahidi Fort
Robbie Osborne’s Latino Magic heads the field for Thursday evening’s Al Rostamani-sponsored US$250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (Group 2), at the seventh meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival, over 1,600 metres on the turf.
Al Rostamani continue their partnership with Dubai Racing Club
For the twelfth consecutive year the Al Rostamani Group continues to support the sport of horse racing in Dubai, with their generous sponsorship of Thursday evening’s seventh racemeeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival.
Connections pay up for Nediym’s Glow
The Melbourne Racing Club has announced that the connections of Nediym’s Glow have paid a $55,000 late entry fee yesterday for the filly to run in Saturday’s $1,015,000 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Classic Caulfield.
King Booked for Lad
Victorian jockey Steven King has picked up another plumb ride on Saturday replacing the suspended Greg Childs on Australian Cup favourite Lad Of The Manor in Saturday's St George Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield.
Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic
The build up is continuing toward South Australia's richest two-year-old race - the $400,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic.
Blue Diamond Field and Barrier Draw
The final field of 14 to run in Saturday’s $1million G1 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the barrier draw has been announced.
GOGGIN WRAPS RUSTIA AFTER MILLIONS TRIUMPH
Outstanding Tasmanian trainer Charlie Goggin rated Rustia as one of the best two-year-olds he'd ever put a saddle on when the filly beat Victorian rival Frigid in the inaugural $100,000 Magic Millions Tasmanian 2YO Classic (1200m) in Launceston today.
TINGIRANA ON TRACK FOR GROUP ONE AFTER CUP WIN
Group One Adelaide Cup ambitions for classy Adelaide mare Tingirana remained on track after she scored her maiden stakes victory in the $75,300 listed Port Adelaide Cup (2250m) at Cheltenham on Saturday.
CASINO PRINCE HITS THE JACKPOT
Veteran jockey Jim Cassidy continued his rapid return to form after a long stint on the sidelines when he partnered the highly promising Magic Millions purchase Casino Prince to a devastating last-bound victory
Vroom Vroom speeds towards Australian Cup
The David Hayes trained Vroom Vroom continues to impress with yet another effortless win at Moonee Valley yesterday when taking out the Schweppervessence Plate.
Flying Pegasus bounces back to his best
Three-year-old Flying Pegasus gave jockey Michael Rodd a winning treble at Randwick yesterday after holding off his rivals to take out the $130,000 G2 Royal Sovereign Stakes.
Virage De Fortune cruises away with Australia Stakes
The Bruce McLachlan Virage De Fortune bounded away to her second Group 1 success when scoring a comprehensive win in yesterday’s $400,000 Australia Stakes over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley.
Three-Year-Olds Set to Dominate Australia Stakes
A Field of 12 horses will do battle in this Saturday’s Group 1 $405,000 Timbercorp Australia Stakes (1200m) with eight of those acceptors three-year-olds.
Easy Guineas for Vague
Vague gave jockey Michael Kinane the easiest of wins in the Gulf News-sponsored US$250,000 UAE 1000 Guineas (Listed) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday evening.
Hotel Grand to resume in Hobartville
Last season’s Spring Champion Stakes winner, Hotel Grand was beaten in an 800 metre exhibition gallop between races at Randwick yesterday.
Leek angry at Sandown
Victorian trainer John Leek was yesterday involved in a heated exchange with steward Terry Bailey at Sandown.
Cape Of Good Hope heads home
Hong Kong sprinter Cape Of Good Hope has been ruled out of Saturday’s $400,000, Group I Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.
RECORD START TO PERTH YEARLING SALE
The first session of the Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale has been declared a great success after a top day's selling at Belmont.
OVER FIFTY FIRST ACCEPTORS FOR MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE CLASSIC
A number of the country's more exciting juveniles are among 51 first acceptances for the $400,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic to be run at Morphettville on March 15.
True Corser wins Hobart Cup
Craig Newitt made a welcome return to his home state yesterday winning the $400,000 Hobart Cup (2200m) on Victorian stayer True Courser.
Due Sasso out to emulate Undoubtedly
Exciting colt Due Sasso will be out to follow in the hoofsteps of Undoubtedly when he contests the $1 million AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield in a fortnight.
Saturday’s Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley
Star sprinter Takeover Target heads a classy field of nominations for Saturday’s $405,000 G1 Australia Stakes.
NSWROA not keen on Racing NSW proposal
Secretary of the NSWROA, Rob Albon, has confirmed the Association’s opposition to the proposed diversion by Racing NSW of a proportion of owners’ prize money entitlements to trainers.
About to Rock wins A.G Hunter Cup
Injury plagued pacer About To Rock produced an upset result in yesterday’s $500,000 Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup at Moonee Valley.
Delft wins Trotters Interdom
Kiwi invader Delft rook out the Interdominion Trotters Final at Moonee Valley yesterday with a near all the way win yesterday.
Reputations blown away
The bubble burst for many Blue Diamond hopefuls yesterday with Nediym's Glow winning the fillies division of the $1 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes Prelude while Due Sasso hit punters fir six scoring at double figure odds in the colts division.
Jack repeats Challenge victory
Returning to Dubai for his third successive Dubai International Racing Carnival, Jack Sullivan successfully defended his title in the second leg of the US$200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge (Gr.3), sponsored by Shadwell Estate, on Thursday evening over 1,800 metres
Super Sunday at the Valley
Harness racing fans are in for a treat on Sunday with Australia’s premier harness race, the $500,000 Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup to be run on Sunday afternoon at Moonee Valley.
Hayes to continue 2 year old domination
The David Hayes stable is set to continue the amazing run of two-year-old winners today with Jumlah and Nadeem to run in the fillies and Colts divisions of the Blue Diamond Preludes to be run at Classic Caulfield.
DNRD and DATEL join the Carnival
The Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) and DATEL announced on Tuesday that they are partnering the Dubai International Racing Carnival for the first time on February 10th, when they will sponsor Friday evening’s entire racemeeting.
Tommifrancs left behind
Hobart Cup favourite Tommifrancs has been left in Melbourne after the plane booked to transport him to Hobart for the Cup was deemed full last night.
Boss to represent Australia
Three time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss will be heading to Royal Ascot in August after accepting an offer to represent Australia in the Sherger Cup jockey's challenge.
BOBS scheme pays big
It was a huge day for BOBS last Saturday with $90,000 in bonuses being won - four at Royal Randwick. It is the first time since the inception of BOBS that four bonuses have been won on a metropolitan Saturday program.
RVL announces new reforms
Racing Victoria Limited announced yesterday new reforms would be introduced in response to the results of a comprehensive survey of licensed Victorian thoroughbred trainers.
Xcellent’s autumn campaign in doubt
Champion New Zealand galloper Xcellent who finished third behind Makybe Diva in last year's Melbourne Cup is likely to miss the autumn carnival after straining a flexor tendon during trackwork.
Ford suspended after Takeover Lightning win
Racing Victoria stewards yesterday suspended jockey Jay Ford after concluding their inquiry into the interference caused to Proprietor and Cape of Good Hope approaching the 300 metres in the Lightning Stakes run at Flemington last Saturday.
Nicholas Ryan heading to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club today announced that Australian jockey's Nicholas Ryan and Dwayne Dunn would be each be granted a license to ride in Hong Kong from March through to July 2.
World Racing Championship put on hold
The World Racing Championship has announced that it will pause its operation in 2006 and instead focus on developing a range of new initiatives that continue to globalise thoroughbred racing.
Takeover on Target in Lightning
The Joe Janiak trained Takeover Target upset the Bluebloods in yesterday’s Group 1 $500,000 Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
Vroom Vroom speeds to second Australian win
Former Argentina and Hong Kong galloper Vroom Vroom will press on for an Australian Cup start after scoring an emphatic win at Flemington yesterday.
Glamour Puss ruled out of Lightning Stakes
The racing spotlight falls on the Flemington today with the Group 1 Lightning Stakes kicking off the Global Sprint Challenge.
Victoria Derby night at Moonee Valley
Kiwi star Pay Me Christian will have his work cut out in the Victoria Derby at Moonee Valley tonight after drawing the second line.
Linngari’s Al Rashidiya
Linngari, the mount of Ryan Moore, made all to win the US$200,000 Al Rashidiya (Gr.3), sponsored by DUBAL, at Thursday evening’s third meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
Golden Slipper/The BMW - Noms Close Tuesday
It's only 64 days until AAMI Golden Slipper Day which will celebrate 50 years of the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds at Rosehill Gardens. Owners and trainers need to be aware that two important deadlines are fast approaching.
NSW Country Racing Address Downturn
The Board of Racing NSW Country yesterday came together with over 30 delegates from country race clubs throughout NSW to discuss the current financial position, the affect of the broadcast rights dispute, and to discuss the allocation of race dates for the 2006/2007 racing year.
MORE RACES FOR THE SERIES
Magic Millions continues the great tradition of providing opportunities for buyers of yearlings sold through the Magic Millions sales.
PERTH SALE PRODUCES HOST OF CARNIVAL STAKES WINNERS
The Magic Millions sales ring at Belmont Park provided the bulk of the major race winners at the sensationally successful Ascot Summer Carnival culminating with an emphatic six length win in the Perth Cup by Black Tom.
HKJC secures ten yearlings at Karaka Sales
The Hong Kong Jockey Club was busy securing 10 yearling colts at the New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale, which took place at Karaka near Auckland from January 30 to February 1.
Hawkesbury Granted $20,000 BOBS Bonuses
At least $140,000 in BOBS Bonuses will be on offer to eligible runners at Hawkesbury's stand-alone race meeting on Saturday, 29th April.
Danasierra returns a winner while Crimson Reigns supreme
The Bart Cummings trained Danasierra made an impressive return to racing last night with a first up win at Canterbury.
Cruz holds the key to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Mile
Champion trainer Tony Cruz holds the key to this weekend's Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Classic Mile over 1600 metres at Sha Tin with three of the nine runners engaged. The event has long been the traditional pointer to the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby though the last horse to win both legs was Olympic Express back in 2002.
Assault charge against Victorian trainer
Racing Victoria stewards have issued a charge against Licensed Trainer, Mr Craig Conron, of misconduct under AR.175(q), in that on the 30th August 2005, at the Geelong stables of Mr Charlie Goggin, he assaulted and threatened owner/trainer Mr Michael Lawrence.
Ultimate challenge begins for the world's best sprinters
Globetrotting sprinter Cape of Good Hope headlines a star-studded field set to contest the first leg of the 2006 Global Sprint Challenge, which was launched on Friday at Flemington Racecourse.
Waterhouse inquiry adjourned
Racing NSW Stewards on Thursday continued an inquiry opened on 21st January 2006 into entries in the betting ledgers of Mr R.W. and Mr T. R. Waterhouse at provincial race meetings during the November-December 2005 period.
Rogerson pays NZ$1.6 million for Zabeel colt
Sydney trainer Graeme Rogerson paid NZ$1.6m for a Zabeel colt from Cambridge Stud out of Miss Power Bird on the final day of the 80th National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka.
Kinane partners Alayan at Carnival’s third meeting
Michael Kinane, who landed a treble at last week’ s Dubai International Racing Carnival meeting, partners Alayan, HH The Aga Khan’s first ever Dubai runner, in Thursday evening’s DUBAL-sponsored US$200,000 Al Rashidiya (Gr.3) at Nad al Sheba Racecourse.
NZ$2.2 Stravinsky Colt tops Sale
The Stravinsky colt, a half-brother to star three-year-old Darci Brahma,was sold for $NZ2.2 million at the National Yearling Sales at Karaka yesterday to leading New Zealand syndicator David Ellis.
Hayes pays $NZ 850,000 for a Zabeel filly
Leading Australian trainer David Hayes paid $NZ 850,000 for a Zabeel filly at yesterday’s first session of the New Zealand Bloodstock's 80th National Yearlings Sales Series at Karaka.
Pendragon to miss Autumn
The Bart Cummings trained colt Pendragon will miss the Sydney Autumn Carnival after knocking his leg during trackwork on Saturday.
Caulfield given All clear for resumption
The newly renovated Caulfield track received the go-ahead for the resumption of racing at the C.F. Orr Stakes meeting on Saturday, 11 February following a barrier trial.
Crackerjack field to contest Lightning Stakes
Saturday’s Lightning Stakes at Flemington is shaping up as one of the best feature sprint races seen in many a year as the Global Sprint Challenge kicks off.
Winning debut for $1.8 million Colt
The Tim Martin trained Blue blood Dubai's Choice made a winning debut at Rosehill yesterday when he fought on to score by a half-neck when challenged strongly.
Miss Finland gives Hayes yet another 2 year old winner
The David Hayes stable continues to dominate 2-year-old racing with the Redoutes Choice filly Miss Finland scoring at Flemington yesterday.
First northern hemisphere foals for Australian stallions
Darley stallions Reset and Exceed And Excel, both of whom are about to embark on a second northern hemisphere season at stud, have in the last week had their first foals born in the UK and Ireland.
MM National Sale Entries
Nominations are now being called for the Magic Millions National Sales to be held during June.
Heart Alone gives Kinane a treble
Brazilian sprinting sensation, Heart Alone, gave jockey Michael Kinane his third win of the evening when landing the US$200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint (Gr.3), sponsored by the Commercial Bank of Dubai, at Thursday evening’s second meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival.
LUNAR NEW YEAR TREATS FOR RACING FANS
Make no bones about it! Racing fans are in for a special treat when they usher in the Year of the Dog at the Singapore Racecourse on the third day of the Lunar New Year, Tuesday, 31 January 2006.
Kiwi raider to take home Chariots
Classy New Zealand raider Foreal looks to have a mortgage on tonight's $200,000 Chariots Of Fire at Harold Park.
Hayes continues to impress with 2 year olds
The David Hayes stable continues to turn out 2-year-old winners with the filly Jumlah blitzing her rivals in the Blue Diamond Preview at Sandown yesterday.
Strong Japanese Contingent Enter for Dubai World Cup Meeting
Heart’s Cry heads a strong list of Japanese nominations for the US$21,250,000 Dubai World Cup (Gr.1) day – the world’s richest racemeeting at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Saturday, 25th March 2006.
California Dane steps up in class
Promising young sprinter Califonia Dane from the Lee Freedman stables took the step up in class last night with a thrilling win over Virage De Fortune in the G2 Carlyon Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.
Australia Day at Sandown
Families will be the focus of the Australia Day race meeting at Sandown today.
NSW trainer and stablehand appeal dismissed
The Racing NSW Appeal Panel on Wednesday heard appeals from two licensed persons; Licensed trainer Mr Peter Holloway of Moruya, the owner and trainer of Hyped Up, and his registered stable hand Ms Alyson Hedges. The appeals were lodged against penalties incurred on 16 January 2006.
NCAA Basketball March Madness 2006
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Biggest test for California Dane
The Group 2 Essendon Mazda Carlyon Stakes is shaping as the race of the summer in Melbourne with five Group 1 winners amongst the eight acceptors for this Wednesday night’s weight-for-age clash.
Caulfield on track for resumption
All remains on course for the scheduled resumption of racing at Classic Caulfield at the C.F. Orr Stakes meeting on Saturday, 11 February following the first track gallops on the newly renovated surface this morning.
Gaskin charged after syringe found
Racing Victoria Stewards have concluded an inquiry which has resulted in Donna Gaskin being charged under the provisions of AR178A, as the person in charge of Al Tharb, having in her possession syringes which could be used to administer prohibited substances without having:
Nichols To Quit British Racing
Australian Greg Nichols will stand down from his post as chief executive at the British Horseracing Board later this year, a position he has held since 2002.
On A Jeune on a Cup mission
Emirates Melbourne Cup runner-up On A Jeune is a Late Entry for the $1,005,000 Gr.1 Darley Australian Cup (2000m) to be run at Flemington on “Super Saturday” - March 11.
Waterhouse Inquiry to resume February 2nd
Stewards initially questioned Tom Waterhouse about small bets of between $100 and $200 taken by him on behalf of Bartholomew which were than laid off by the bookmaker with a different firm before the original bet was cancelled.
Showbiz Kid wins Summer Cup
Toowoomba trained galloper Show Biz Kid scored an upset win in yesterday’s Summer Cup (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast when he came from the tail of the field to take out the Summer Cup.
Russian Pearl - all class and courage in Stewards' Cup success
Light of frame but strong of will, Russian Pearl netted a first Group One in Hong Kong as he edged the Stewards' Cup at a chilly Sha Tin.
Bookmaker Waterhouse questioned by stewards
RacingNSW stewards question Sydney bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse at Randwick yesterday over a series of wagers firstly accepted and then cancelled.
Over 200 of the world's best milers engaged for Asian Mile Challenge
Free nominations closed last week for the Asian Mile Challenge, the world's richest international mile series, worth approximately US$12.6m in prize-money and bonuses. A total of 240 horses - 37 of them Gr.1 winners - have been entered from 13 racing jurisdictions.
Vroom Vroom to aim for Australian Cup
Former Argentinean and Hong Kong galloper Vroom Vroom will be aimed at the $1 million Group One Australian Cup by his trainer David Hayes after making a one act affair of the Advanced Cutting Technologies Handicap (1300 metres) at Sandown yesterday for jockey Craig Williams.
Jestajewel tests positive
The Robert Smeardon trained Jestajewel returned a positive test after the three-year-old filly finished last of five to Jestawinna in the Mike North Sales Hcp (1000m) on November 18.
Jockey gets four month ban
Jockey Danny Adam was suspended for a period of four months by the Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RAD) yesterday.
Douglas Whyte booked for Cape Of Good Hope
Champion Hong Kong jockey Douglas Whyte has been booked to ride the David Oughton trained Cape Of Good Hope in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington next month.
MAGIC MILLIONS - SALE STATISTICS AS RECORD WEEK ENDS ON GOLD COAST
The 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale has come to a close on the Gold Coast.
Sadler joins Rogerson stable
Flemington based trainer John Sadler has teamed up with the Graeme Rogerson stable.
Magic Millions sales to top $90 million
The record breaking Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale continued on the Gold Coast on Wednesday as the fifth session of the country's first thoroughbred auction was held.
RECORD NUMBERS VIEW MAGIC MILLIONS ONLINE
The record breaking form of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast has extended outside the sale ring.
Trainer and Stablehand appeal
Licensed trainer Mr Peter Holloway, the owner and trainer of Hyped Up, and his registered stablehand Ms Alyson Hedges, have lodged Appeals against penalties incurred on 16 January 2006.
Racing NSW Stewards announce trainer and Stablehand disqualified
On 16/01/2006 Stewards opened an inquiry into the Analyst's finding of 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)promazine, a metabolite of the prohibited substance acepromazine maleate, in the urine sample taken from the racehorse Hyped Up following that horse competing in an official trial at Moruya on 22 October 2005 to obtain reinstatement after being barred at Nowra on 16 October 2005.
XCELLENT FIELD SET FOR AUSTRALIAN CUP
New Zealand Horse of the Year, Xcellent, third to Makybe Diva in the 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup, heads a star-studded list of nominations for this year’s $1,005,000 Darley Australian Cup (G1) to be run on Saturday, March 11 at Flemington.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA
Inaugural Global Sprint Challenge winner Cape Of Good Hope arrived from Hong Kong this morning to defend his title in the first leg of the 2006 Global Sprint Challenge.
Betting Exchange Licence Granted
The Tasmanian Gaming Commission has issued a betting exchange licence to joint venture company British online bookmaker Betfair and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited.
American jockey Ariel Smith signs on to ride in Singapore
American jockey Ariel Smith has being granted a four-month freelance jockey permit by the Club and will have his first ride at Kranji this Friday, 13 January 2006.
Mirror Mirror wins Millions
Trainer Clarry Connors will be shooting for a fifth Golden Slipper after the two year old filly produced a barnstorming finish to capture the $1million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast yesterday.
Red Ransom colt sells for $1.55 million
Sydney trainer Graeme Rogerson set a new all time record for a yearling at the Magic Millions sale when he purchased a Baramul Stud colt by Red Ransom from Group One winner Savannah Success for $1.55 million on Saturday night.
MAGIC MILLIONS - OVER $80m AND STILL COUNTING AT MAGIC MILLIONS
The first select component of the 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale concluded on the Gold Coast today with more records smashed.
MAGIC MILLIONS - COMPLETE LIST OF TOP SELLERS
The fourth session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale was held at the Gold Coast today.
MAGIC MILLIONS - COMPLETE SALE STATISTICS
The fourth session of the 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale has concluded on the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS - MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND
MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER, THE HONOURABLE ANNA BLIGH Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited today recieved a letter congratulating the company on its outstanding success to date with the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Raceday and Yearling Sales. MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER, THE HONOURABLE ANNA BLIGH Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited today recieved a letter congratulating the company on its outstanding success to date with the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Raceday and Yearling Sales. The Honourable Anna Bligh, The Acting Premier stated "The Queensland Government is proud to invest in an event which delivers record results to the Australian Thoroughbred economy". "I extend my sincere congratulations to the breeders, owners and thoroughbred industry personnel, who have helped to take Magic Millions to new heights", she said. Magic Millions Yearling Sales continue throughout today at the Magic Millions Sales Complex, Bundall on the Gold Coast, and will continue throughout next week having to date sold close to half of the 1375 yearlings on offer.
Magic Millions Race Day
The racing spotlight falls on the Gold Coast today with the Magic Millions race day. Every race on the card is worth a minimum of $100,000 with the feature races on the eight race card the $1million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the $1million Magic Millions 3YO Trophy.
2KY and Sport 927 reach agreement
Sydney radio station 2KY and Melbournes Sport 927 on Friday announced an agreement to share race broadcasts across both stations.
RECORD START TO 2006 MAGIC MILLIONS YEARLING SALE
Big prices for quality horses, a healthy clearance rate and record figures were the story of the day during today's first session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast.
SADLER'S WELLS COLT BREAKS MILLIONS RECORD
The all time record price for a yearling at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale was set at the Gold Coast today when a superbly bred colt by champion international stallion Sadler's Wells was knocked down for $1.3 million.
GOLD COAST TRACK UPGRADED AS BIGGEST RACEDAY NEARS
The Gold Coast racetrack has been upgraded to "dead" - two days out from their biggest raceday of the year.
CUPS KING PAYS $900,000 FOR REDOUTE'S COLT
Bart Cummings created a flurry during the first session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling sale by outlaying $900,000 for a cracking Redoute's Choice colt.
Field and barrier draw for Jaguar Magic Millions Cup
The field and barrier draw for the $400,000, Jaguar Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Final Field and Barrier Draw for Magic Millions 3YO Trophy
The field and barrier draw for the $1 million, Conrad Juipters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Final Field and Barrier Draw for Magic Millions 2YO Classic
The final Field and Barrier Draw for Saturday's $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast has been conducted at the Conrad Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.
2005 Spring Carnival exceeded expectations
Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival has again confirmed its status as Australia’s largest annual event with another record breaking year in 2005.
Jockeys to face stewards tomorrow
Jockeys Danny Adam and Michael Guthrie will face Racing Victoria stewards tomorrow morning after their clash in Sunday's Bairnsdale Cup.
MAGIC MILLIONS FILLIES & MARES - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released late today by Queensland Racing for the $100,000 Paspaley Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Handicap (1300m).
MAGIC MILLIONS STAYERS CUP - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released late today by Queensland Racing for Saturday's $100,000 Marriott Magic Millions Stayers Cup (1800m).
MAGIC MILLIONS SPRINT - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released this afternoon for Saturday's $200,000 RM Williams Magic Millions Sprint (1000m).
Magic Millions Maiden Trophy
The final order of entry for Saturday's $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Trophy (1200m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO PLATE - FINAL ORDER OF ENTRY
The final order of entry for Saturday's $100,000 Heinrich Magic Millions 2YO Plate (900m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS NEW OWNERSHIP FORUM
Take the first step on the amazing journey that is horse ownership by attending a special New Ownership Forum at the Magic Millions sales complex on Wednesday morning. You're on an immediate winner as well - the seminar is free!
Jockey facing spell on sidelines
Jockey Danny Adam is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he struck a rival rider with his whip shortly after the winning post in Sunday's Bairnsdale Cup in Victoria.
Deuxieme wins second Bernborough
The Bryan Guy trained Deuxieme won the Listed Bernborough Handicap (1615m) at Doomben yesterday for the second straight year after a gem of a ride by former Adelaide jockey Joe Bowditch.
Spark Of Life fails
Long odds-on favourite Spark Of Life failed to fire a shot in yesterday’s Group Three Rubiton Stakes at the Sandown Lakeside track when he finished unplaced behind the old war-horse Bomber Bill.
Rubiton Stakes Day
The Rubiton Stakes at the Sandown Lakeside track headlines racing in Melbourne today with Sydney visitor Spark Of Life making his return to the track.
Shepparton Cup
Much improved pacer Sting Lika Bee is the one to beat in tonight’s Shepparton Cup. The Brian Tuddenham trained seven-year-old is racing in career best form this season.
Victorian training facilities
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has released a discussion paper outlining the proposed future direction of funding and operations for thoroughbred horse training facilities in Victoria.
Sparks to Fly
The track record for 1000 metres on the Lakeside track at Sandown may well be lowered on Saturday in the Rubiton Stakes.
Horse hospital opened in Queensland
Acting Queensland Premier Anna Bligh on the Gold Coast yesterday opened Australia’s biggest horse hospital.
New jockeys for Reigart and Cruskit
Connections have opted for new jockeys on $1 Million Magic Millions Classic (1200m) contenders Cruskit and Reigart.
WEEKEND PREVIEW OF ACCEPTANCES FOR MM RACEDAY
Current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running on Saturday.
OBS Double-Up Fever set to hit Gold Coast
Magic Millions on the Gold Coast will soon be struck by ‘BOBS Double-Up Fever’.
Asian Mile Challenge Series nominations closing
Trainers and owners are reminded that series nominations for the 2006 Asian Mile Challenge close on Wednesday, 11 January.
Sheikh Maktoum death stuns racing
The world of racing has been stunned with the news that leading owner and breeder His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates has passed away after suffering a heart attack while holidaying on the Gold Coast.
Melbourne Cup winner Jeune dies
1994 Melbourne Cup winner Jeune has died suddenly of heart failure at Collingrove Stud in Victoria.
Prebble suspended
Leading Australian jockey Brett Prebble has been suspended for six meetings after being charged with improper riding by Hong Kong Jockey Club stewards.
Kanetoshi King to miss Millions
John O'Shea trained colt Kanetoshi King will miss the two-year-old Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast after suffering a bone chip in a knee.
MAGIC MILLIONS MAIDEN PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Plate (1200m).
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m).
HONALEE STARS IN STANDISH
Adelaide trainer Mark Kavanagh enjoyed a hugely successful 2005 with a number of feature race wins around the region headed by Undoubtedly's brilliant win in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
HAYES ADDS ANOTHER MAGIC MILLIONS RUNNER WITH RAELENE
Leading trainer David Hayes completed a three stable treble on Monday when speedy filly Raelene scored a thrilling win in the $30,000 Wanless Wastecorp Surfsonic QTIS Handicap (900m) for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast.
Churchill Downs is all class
Top Victorian trainer David Hayes continued the recent trend of southern horses plundering Sydney races when his exciting two-year-old Churchill Downs looked every inch a sales topping yearling scoring a narrow yet impressive win in the Widden Stakes at Randwick on Monday.
Black Tom Wins Perth Cup
The Frank Maynard trained Black Tom annihilated his rivals to win the $400,000, Group II Perth Cup by six lengths yesterday at Ascot yesterday.
Gosford abandoned due to heat
Racing NSW Stewards abandoned yesterday’s Gosford race meeting after temperatures soared to a ridiculous 43.7c.
California Dane the one to beat
The Moonee Valley Racing Club will stage a seven-race program today with one of the highlights being the Lee Freedman trained California Dane’s attempting to maintain his unbeaten run at the Valley in the Damien Oliver Handicap (1200m).
PRINCESS MARGARET GIVES TWO MILLIONS LOTS A RIGHT ROYAL BOOST
A half brother to Friday's brilliant winner of the $100,000 Carlton Draught Trophy (1300m) at Toowoomba will go under the hammer at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale in a fortnight.
Early Express chasing million dollar bonus
The Peter Giadescro trained Early Express will be attempting to make a clean sweep of the three major races during the Perth Summer Carnival when he lines up in the Perth Cup on Sunday.
MAGIC MILLIONS - WEEKEND PREVIEW OF ACCEPTORS FOR MM RACEDAY
Please find following a list of current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running over the next few days.
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
Please find following the latest order of entry for the $100,000 Heinrich Magic Millions 2YO Plate to be run at the Gold Coast on Saturday, January 14.
MAGIC MILLIONS MAIDEN PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
Please find following the latest order of entry for the $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Plate to be run at the Gold Coast on Saturday, January 14.
Latest twist in Plastered saga
The continuing saga with West Australian stayer Plastered has taken yet another twist with the VRC Derby winner now set to go to a new trainer.
Martin fronts stewards
Rosehill trainer Tim Martin had to front Racing NSW stewards at Canterbury yesterday after publicly supporting apprentice jockey William Pearson last week.
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m)
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC - ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic
Shinn to ride Assertive
Melbourne apprentice Blake Shinn has picked up the ride on Magic Millions chance Assertive for master Bart Cummings.
Aqua D'Amore makes history
The Gai Waterhouse trained Aqua D'Amore became the first mare and only the fourth horse to claim the Villiers Stakes-Summer Cup double.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR CAMBRIDGE
It's been a very Merry Christmas for New Zealand's top breeders Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan as they prepare a select draft of yearlings for the the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale starting on January 12.
GOLD COAST PLANS ON TRACK FOR RECORD BREAKER
Top interstate trainer David Hayes added another horse to his list of travelers for next month's Magic Millions raceday on the Gold Coast following the impressive win of Plans in the Maytag Handicap (1300m) at Randwick yesterday.
Tabcorp disappointed in NSW Government’s decision on Pooling
Tabcorp yesterday issued a press release expressing disappointment in the NSW Government’s decision not to agree to approve the merging of the NSW and SuperTAB totalizator pools.
MAGIC MILLIONS - EIGHT EXTRA QTIS QUALIFIED YEARLINGS IN MAGIC MILLIONS CATALOGUE
Buyers that are looking for QTIS registered yearlings at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale being held at the Gold Coast between January 12 and January 19 are advised that there is an extra eight yearlings that are QTIS registered but not shown in the catalogue.
MAGIC MILLIONS – YEARLING VIDEO’S NOW ONLINE
Footage of over 600 Magic Millions yearlings parading on Sirecam video are now available for viewing and downloading from www.magicmillions.com.au.
MAGIC MILLIONS - WEEKEND RUNNER PREVIEW
Current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running over the next few days.
Jockeys to boycott Tasmanian races
Leading mainland jockeys are expected to boycott races in Tasmania over workers compensation issues.
Tabcorp name new CEO for Casino Division
Tabcorp on Wednesday announced the appointment of Walter Bugno as the new Chief Executive Casinos in a move to continue business growth and focus on customer service across its hotel, casino and convention and exhibition centres in Australia.
ARB pays tribute to Michael Osborne
The Chairman of the Australian Racing Board, Andrew Ramsden, on Thursday received news of the death of the Irish-born racing figure Michael Osborne.
Win keeps $1 million hopes alive for Early Express
Early Express for trainer Peter Giadresco has become the star of the Perth Summer Carnival after taking out the CB Cox Stakes at Ascot yesterday.
Radetzky heads to the paddock
Talented sprinter Radetzky March will head straight to the paddock after being beaten as a short priced favourite at Wyong yesterday.
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m)
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m)
Stanley sidelined for 12 months
Queensland jockey Justin Stanley will be on the sidelines for at least a year following a four-horse fall at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Stewards fine O’Sullivan
Stewards yesterday inquired into a report from Messrs Kane Ashby and Frank De Rango relating to an inspection at Mr Terry O’Sullivan’s stables on Sunday, 6th November 2005.
Beadman suspended after race fall
Leading Sydney jockey Darren Beadman will enjoy an extended break over the Xmas-New Year period after Racing NSW stewards suspended him for careless riding.
Victorian jockey banned
Racing Victoria stewards yesterday concluded the inquiry into the reason for Mark Horobin failing to deliver a sample of his urine on Friday, 25th November 2005, when directed by the Stewards to do so.
Whiting bags five at Bunbury
Perth hoop Jason Whiting continued his recent good form with a quintet of winners at Bunbury yesterday.
Dabernig to lease Lindsay Park Euroa
Trainer Tom Dabernig, grandson of CS Hayes, in a new business venture with Warren Sutton, manager of Lindsay Park Euroa, will lease the Lindsay Park pre-training property located at Creighton's Creek in country Victoria and run a horse training and education business there.
Gai claims first Villiers
Four-year-old mare Aqua D’Amore gave trainer Gai Waterhouse her first Villiers success yesterday with a two and a quarter length win over race favourite Malcolm in the $175,000 G2 Canon Bernborough Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick.
Arctic Park powers to Scahill Stakes win
The John Price trained five-year-old Arctic Park scorched home to win the $100,000 A.J. Scahill Stakes G3 at Ascot yesterday.
DIEGO FIGHTS LIKE A TIGER
Highly rated two-year-old Diego Garcia showed an abundance of raw ability when bolting in on debut a fortnight ago but today at Royal Randwick he also displayed his toughness when scoring a narrow but determined victory in the Listed Canonbury Stakes (1100m).
CANBERRA WINNER ELIGIBLE FOR MM 2YO CLASSIC
Canberra youngster is eligible for next month's $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m).
BMW to sponsor Caulfield Cup
The Melbourne Racing Club today announced BMW as the new naming rights sponsor of the Caulfield Cup for the next five years from 2006 to 2010.
Trainer and Owner Charged Over Stabling of Galloper
The Stewards today inquired into the bona fides of the training of Stylish Salute which was nominated in the 3YO and Upwards Maiden Plate, 1000 metres, run at Stony Creek races on the 10th December 2005.
Red-Hot Beadman will need some magic on Malcolm
All eyes will turn to Randwick on Saturday for the running of the $175,000 G2 Canon Bernborough Villiers Stakes (1600m). The John Hawkes trained Malcolm will jump the popular elect despite his horror draw. The in-form galloper drew barrier 19 in a full field of 20 but does have the services of Darren Beadman who piloted a treble at the midweek Rosehill meeting.
Victoria Cup Carnival
The $300,000 SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup (race 8) highlights a great night Harness Racing at Moonee Valley on Saturday night with the local hopes resting with Robin Hood and Sting Lika Bee who is racing in career best form. Miracle Mile winner Be Good Johnny has drawn the coveted pole for trainer-driver John McCarthy who has already declared he will attempt an all the way win over the 2570m trip.
TAB’s can’t beat AusTote
Mark Read`s International All Sports controlled totalisator AusTOTE continues to provide exceptional value for punters deducting between 2% to 5% commission not 14% to 18% as deducted elsewhere.
Redoute`s to serve to Northern time
Arrowfield Stud has announced that Redoutes Choice is set to serve a restricted number of mares Northern Hemisphere time at Arrowfield Stud in 2006.
Long term commitment given to jumps racing in Victoria
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has endorsed the primary recommendation of an independent review that supports the long term future of jumps racing.
International All Sports to take on Betfair
IASbet managing director Mark Read announced at yesterday’s second annual horse racing and sports betting forum in Melbourne that Australia’s leading corporate bookmaker was "ready to give Betfair a run for their money" in Australia.
Price pulls plug on Perth trip for Expunge
Caulfield trainer Mick Price has decided to keep his emerging stayer Expunge at home instead of heading west for a tilt at the Group 2 $400,000 Perth Cup.
LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY FOR Magic Millions 2YO CLASSIC
$1,000,000 CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC 1200m Run at Gold Coast on January 14
LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY - MM 3YO TROPHY
$1,000,000 CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY 1400m Run at Gold Coast on January 14
KANETOSHI KING RACES INTO MILLIONS CONSIDERATION
The tremendous recent success of Magic Millions graduates continued at Rosehill on Saturday when two-year-old Kanetoshi King scored a powerful victory on debut and, in the process, earned himself the honour of being the first Australasian winner for freshman sire King Charlemagne.
THREE PARTS BROTHER TO CHURCHILL DOWNS AT MAGIC MILLIONS
A three quarter brother to boom juvenile Churchill Downs is among the 1375 yearlings catalogued for next month's Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.