George N Ernie earned a shot at feature race glory after rewarding astute punters with a maiden victory in the Clubs In The Community Handicap (1400m) at Ascot on Wednesday. Despite George N Ernie’s maiden status and two unplaced runs back this campaign, punters were all over the son of Blackfriars, who firmed from $7…
DetailsGai Waterhouse believes The Offer can win Wednesday’s $300,000 Group III Bendigo Cup (2400m) ahead of his tilt at next week’s Melbourne Cup. Gai Waterhouse with her Sydney Cup winner The Offer. Photo: Darryl Sherer The import won the 2014 Sydney Cup and while he has not reached Group I level since, his form this…
DetailsAs many of our members would be aware, I have commenced my role as the national Chief Executive of the ATA, and I am pleased to be making this first written communication to you. The ATA was one of the first representative bodies to be established in Australian racing, and has a long and rich…
DetailsThe Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes headlines the Ascot card on Saturday, an important lead-up race in the countdown to the Group 1 $1 million Railway Stakes on November 21. The Asian Beau Stakes is held in honour of champion sprinter, Asian Beau, who rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of major…
DetailsA healthy penalty for Saturday’s win in the Group II Moonee Valley Gold Cup has moved The United States into contention for a place in the Melbourne Cup field. The United States. Photo: Darryl Sherer Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter issued The United States with a 2.5kg weight penalty. The United States will now…
DetailsVictoria police are investigating the source of gun shots fired at the home of Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey on Sunday evening. Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey. Photo: Darryl Sherer Six rounds were reportedly fired from a semi-automatic rifle into the front door of Victoria’s chief steward at approximately 9.15am. Police were alerted to…
DetailsRandy Tan has closed the gap on Clint Johnston-Porter in the Touchstone Farm Rising Stars series after a riding double at Northam on Sunday. Tan trails Johnston-Porter by 15 points after guiding home the Jarrad Humphries-trained Ruling Force and Scandalous Lady for Stephen Miller. The battle behind the Johnston-Porter and Tan is hotting up with…
DetailsKiwi trainer Murray Baker continued his winning streak when Turn Me Loose led from start to finish in claiming the Group II $200,000 Schweppes Crystal Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Turn Me Loose did it from the front winning the Crystal Mile. Photo: Darryl Sherer Hot on the heels of Baker’s Caulfield Cup…
DetailsChampion trainer Chris Waller never made a sound as Winx dashed to greatness in Saturday’s Group I Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley. Winx and Hugh Bowman after winning the 2015 Cox Plate. Photo: Darryl Sherer Waller watched his trio of runners, that also included Preferment and Kermadec, in the weighing area alongside racing manager…
DetailsDave Casey was crowned Leading Trainer at The Country Racing Association awards ceremony, held at the International on the Water Hotel at Ascot on Friday 23 October. Casey, who ended the 2014-15 season on 179 points, defeated Noel Pateman (120) with last year’s champion and brother, Sean Casey (118), finishing in third position. It was…
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