Ryan Murphy is hedging his bets and taking a punt each way. If training horses doesn’t work out as a career option his fall-back position is in computer science. But after an amazing day out at Carnarvon last weekend when he trained five winners on the six race card, Murphy’s future vocation has become much…
DetailsBalmoral Park Stud stallion Proart is set for an exciting season following his first black-type win in the LR Belmont Oaks (2100m). His classy filly Rosmartini is a genuine stayer and she refused to surrender when tackled by heavily-backed favourite Showy Chloe on Wednesday. She stayed on for a determined victory and will now head…
DetailsKarlee was born into the Western Australian racing scene. Karlee, also known as Karls, is the daughter of former Jockey Michael O’Heare and is the sister of two brothers Michael and David. Karls grew up in the stables of Ascot watching her father ride and then later showing support for her brother David who became…
DetailsTrainer Ian Glading recounts the incredible career of his cult galloper King Koot Kat, who lost a battle with colic last week.
A new rule implemented by Racing Australia (RA) compelling thoroughbred breeders to register all foals within 30 days of birth will be in place from today, Tuesday 12 July 2016. Its introduction has been fast-tracked in the wake of the proposed ban on greyhound racing in NSW. The rule brings all thoroughbreds and their owners…
DetailsHistory beckons for Jeff Lloyd AAP – 10 Jul 2016 Jeff Lloyd is poised to write himself into the record books as the oldest jockey to win the Brisbane metropolitan premiership. Jeff Lloyd rode four winners at Doomben on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart Lloyd has shortened to long odds-on to win the title after riding…
DetailsTrainers have had a gutful of the controversial whip rules, with one trainer joking with stewards on Saturday that he would consider a career change. James Innes Jnr was in strife after breaking the whip rules at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart Robert Heathcote told stewards – “We haven’t got long enough to discuss what I…
DetailsPremier Mike Baird has announced that Greyhound racing will cease in NSW on July 1, next year. Baird announced the government’s decision in a post on his Facebook page. Baird said, In response to widespread illegal and unconscionable activity, including the slaughtering of tens of thousands of dogs, I can today announce that NSW is…
DetailsTrainer Justin Pateman is confident Showy Chloe can overcame a distance query and the threat of inclement weather when she steps up to 2000m for the first time in the Listed Belmont Oaks on Saturday. “We will find out on Saturday I guess, but I don’t have any queries really and I think there are…
DetailsChris Gangemi says there is further improvement to come from recent stable acquisition, Bangalore, in the Westspeed Nominations Closing July 15 Handicap (1000m) at Belmont on Wednesday. The former Hong Kong galloper made an auspicious Western Australian debut, rewarding favourite punters who were not afraid to target the Canny Lad gelding first up. The four-year-old,…
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