Rebel King silenced any doubters and ended a painful week on a bright note for trainer Darren McAuliffe when he skipped clear to win the St Vincent De Paul Society Sprint (1000m) at Belmont. The boom sprinter got his campaign back on track and put the smile back on McAuliffe’s face after he spent the…
DetailsThe Australian Trainers’ Association Federal Executive congratulates Jim Moloney and Brian Mayfield-Smith on their induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. JIM MOLONEY Jim Moloney belongs to a racing dynasty which continues to the present day. Moloney’s father, Jerry, was a prominent Warrnambool trainer who specialised in the training of jumpers. Jim was associated…
DetailsChorus Boy has overcome a minor setback and is primed to take on the Skyracing TV Provincial Championship Series Final (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. Trainer Jarrod Humphries believes Chorus Boy will be at peak fitness and had his confidence boosted after the gelding’s rousing track gallop earlier in the week “We had a mishap…
DetailsDavid Harrison is about to embark on a European odyssey and would love nothing better than to grab some extra holiday cash at Belmont. Harrison’s faith extends to Jest Envy Her as well as Pininci and Settle Strada who lock horns in the St Vincent De Paul Society Sprint (1000m). A major stumbling block to…
DetailsRacing NSW stewards have suspended the licence of Sydney trainer Sam Kavanagh after they issued multiple charges against him relating to cobalt and caffeine positives and alleged race-day treatments. HAPPIER TIMES: Tales Of Grimm (inside) wins the Scone Cup for Sam Kavanagh last Friday. Photo: Steve Hart Stewards used their powers under Australian rule of…
DetailsInternational breeding giant Coolmore has secured the breeding rights for US Triple Crown contender American Pharoah. The Bob Baffert-trained colt has the first two legs – Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes – in his keeping and will head to Belmont Park for the Belmont Stakes on June 6 where he will attempt to become the…
DetailsThree Melbourne Cups and a host of major race wins during a brilliant career have propelled jockey Glen Boss into Australian Racing’s Hall of Fame. Boss will be one of 11 inductees to enter racing’s Hall of Fame at a function in Brisbane on Thursday night. Boss was a part of history as the rider…
DetailsTracey Diederich is an educator; whether it be teaching physical education at high school or coaching riders at BML Horse Performance. In 30 years of teaching Diederich has demonstrated passion, empathy, patience, encouragement motivation and devotion to her students. It’s those skill sets that Diederich will lean on when she makes the transition from educator…
DetailsTrainer Tony Gollan will have good news for Michael Rodd when the jockey returns from Singapore to partner Temple Of Boom in Saturday’s Group I Doomben 10,000. Rodd will replace Tegan Harrison aboard the eight-year-old, who was part of history when he finished second to his half-brother Spirit Of Boom in last year’s edition of…
DetailsNeville Parnham posted a Belmont double last Saturday and is in line to match or better that strike rate on Wednesday. The inform trainer gives The Blue Nipper, Dancing Express, Theodora and Leicachino top chances in their respective races. The Blue Nipper will tackle eight rivals including stable mate Victorious Lad in the Westspeed Plate…
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