Able Friend was unable to mount a challenge as Solow won his third Group I contest for the year when proving too good in Tuesday’s Group I Queen Anne Stakes (1 mile) at Ascot. Able Friend looked to sweat up behind the barriers but had a trouble free run, covered up behind Night Of…
DetailsShamal Wind failed to strike a blow in Tuesday’s Group I King’s Stand Stakes (5 fur) when finishing unplaced behind the outsider Goldream. A clear last at halfway, Shamal Wind was always chasing and although able to run on late was never a realistic chance, closest at the finish being beaten around six lengths. Goldream…
DetailsPromising apprentice riders Randy Tan and Kate Fitzgerald have earned the Western Australian Racehorse Trainers Association encouragement award for June. Tan and Fitzgerald figured prominently after they completed their maiden metropolitan success at Belmont with Foxalicious and Jestpatim respectively. Tan rode out Foxalicious confidently, running over the top and getting the better of pacesetter, Shostakovich…
DetailsBeing from a racing family it was only natural that Jordan Turner would follow in the footsteps of his father and become a jockey. Since realising a dream and being granted his license last year, the talented teenager is making rapid progression through the riding ranks. The emerging talent, son of Group 1 winning jockey,…
DetailsThe New South Wales racing industry is set to be significantly better off after Premier Mike Baird confirmed next week’s budget will result in tax cuts to bring the state into line with Victoria. The current NSW tax rate is $3.22 from every $100 wagered compared with the Victorian rate of $1.28. Baird told News…
DetailsTalented young jockey Chad Schofield has plenty to look forward to after being granted a license to ride in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has given Schofield a six month contract and he will begin the next chapter of his career on September 1 when the new racing season commences in Hong Kong.…
DetailsEquine Veterinarians Australia wants any vet involved in the misuse of cobalt on horses “out of the profession”. The EVA, a special interest group of the Australian Veterinarians Association, did not comment on the case involving Dr Tom Brennan, a Melbourne vet that has been charged as part of the Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh…
DetailsThe Chris Waller-trained import Danchai made a long awaited return to the winners’ circle in the Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) on Saturday. Danchai had won twice in the United Kingdom prior to joining the Waller stable but remained winless on Australian soil from 12 starts, dating back to March 2014. The son of Authorized displayed…
DetailsTrainer Darren McAuliffe is enjoying an overseas holiday but his stable was still able to exert a major influence with a race-to-race double at Belmont. Stealing the limelight was quality mare Fuchsia Bandana who put aside recent disappointments with victory in the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m). After frustrating third placings in the Roma Cup…
DetailsSimon Love has been appointed chief executive officer of the Victoria Racing Club with immediate effect. Love has been executive general manager corporate, finance and strategic initiatives since 2010 and previously held executive roles in the gaming industry with Crown Limited and TABcorp and in the finance sector with Macquarie and ANZ Bank. He replaces…
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