Rob Gulberti exudes a quiet and calm demeanour. There doesn’t appear to be too much that fazes the Broome trainer. This composure could be a personality trait, or a reflection of Broome’s tranquil and serene environment. If Gulberti is anxious ahead of Saturday’s $100,000 Broome Cup (2200m), he is showing nerves of steel. He is…
DetailsIn the past 15 months veteran trainer Frank Maynard and his stayer Gold Broker have travelled thousands of kilometres in pursuit of WA Country Cups glory. Their travelling odyssey commenced in March last year when they won the Esperance Cup, ran second in the Geraldton Cup and placed third in the Narrogin Cup. The Albany…
DetailsWhat the Listed Belmont Newmarket (1200m) lacks in numbers is compensated by depth with a top line up to contest the $100,000 feature at Belmont Park on Saturday. Rebel King and Cool Trade renew their hostilities after last fortnight’s thrilling Bolton Sprint (1000m) while Rock Magic and Wink And A Nod also have strong claims.…
DetailsAshanti Lass faces a stern test on her return but trainer David Smith says the Balmont mare is capable of figuring in the finish first up on Sunday. Ashanti Lass runs into a smart line-up in the Yerilla Station Handicap (1100m) with King Cool and Prager, chasing a hat trick, posing big threats. But Smith…
DetailsThe allegation made during the Sam Kavanagh inquiry week that a Melbourne Cup winner won the race with cobalt and EPO in its system has been rejected by Racing Victoria. Harness racing participant John Camilleri admitted to Racing NSW stewards during the inquiry on Wednesday he was “big noting” when he sent a text message…
DetailsQueensland’s racing minister has ordered an audit of sample handling procedures after the quashing of the disqualifications of three harness racing trainers outed for administering cobalt to their horses. Racing minister Bill Byrne has demanded the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing and Racing Queensland to engage accounting firm Deloitte to “conduct a comprehensive…
DetailsGold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds had race-favourite Our Boy Nicholas spot on for the Carlton Mid 2015 Coffs Harbour Gold Cup (1600m) and a patient ride by Brenton Avdulla produced a stunning win. Three runs back from a spell over shorter distances gave Our Boy Nicholas ($4.20 fav) the grounding to tackle a fast-run mile…
DetailsEmerging jockey Joe Azzopardi brought up a milestone when he outrode his claim in the Corporate Membership Handicap (1000m) at Belmont. The 21-year-old, who steered Military Rock to a narrow win, says he is looking forward to the challenge of joining the senior riding ranks. “It’s great after 4 ½ years and I’m glad to…
DetailsRacing Australia Chairman John Messara and CEO Peter McGauran will be holding an open session on the proposed scheme to guarantee payment of trainers fees via the Payment Mandate Authority. The session is to be held in the Committee Room at Belmont Park Racecourse at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 12 August.All stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
DetailsLast year’s runner-up Fawkner will join illustrious company if he can go one better in the 2015 Cox Plate. Only seven horses have won the Cox Plate the following year after being placed, the last to do so was El Segundo in 2007, and Fawkner is one of 173 entries for the country’s premier weight-for-age…
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