Horse Racing News
Stayer Mark Twain writes ticket to the Melbourne Cup
American author Mark Twain wrote of the Melbourne Cup nearly 140 years ago and a horse of the same name could write his own piece of history after a stunning victory at Flemington. New Zealand-trained Mark Twain came from near last in The Roy Higgins (2600m) on Saturday to claim a ballot...
Newcastle duo combine in surprise Tancred Stakes raid
A last-minute decision to pay up for Kalapour in the Tancred Stakes has yielded the ultimate reward for Kris Lees with the Newcastle trainer landing his first Group One win in combination with stable apprentice Dylan Gibbons. Sent out a $31 outsider with betting apps, Kalapour stalked the speed and quickly accounted for...
Cascadian lands a second G1 Australian Cup
Trainer James Cummings and jockey Ben Melham have combined to claim back-to-back victories in the Australian Cup at Flemington. Like he did 12 months ago, Godolphin galloper Cascadian backed up from a placing in the All-Star Mile (1600m) to claim to the Group 1 2000m weight-for-age contest on Saturday. Cascadian ($7.50) wore down the leader...
Best Horse Racing Betting Apps & Sites - Easter 2024
When it comes to horse racing betting in Australia, the abundance of online betting apps can overwhelm punters. To simplify your decision-making process, we've compiled a list of the Best Bookies offering innovative features and enticing offers for racing enthusiasts during the Easter Long Weekend. MyBet: As a newcomer in the...
Hedged along path to Sunlight Classic claims
With three wins in six starts plus a minor placing on debut, three-year-old Hedged has done just about everything asked of him by co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. The last start track and distance winner takes on his biggest challenge to-date in the $500,000 Listed Sunlight Classic (1100m) at Flemington on...
Switzerland out of autumn, springtime the aim
A chance for redemption after finishing outside of the placings in the Golden Slipper will go be the wayside as talented two-year-old Switzerland will undergo surgery to remove bone chips. Trainer Chris Waller announced on Friday that the valuable Coolmore-owned colt will forgo the remainder of his two-year-old season to remove the small...
Grateful Neasham announces Zaaki’s retirement
Nine-year-old top-level weight-for-age performer Zaaki has been retired from racing after a 48-start career and amassing more than $11 million in prizemoney. Annabel Neasham made the announcement on Friday praising the gelding who she attributes as a catalyst to her own success overall as a trainer. “It is a bittersweet day to be...
Money talks for Celsius Star in Hills Stakes
As Easter racing sees Oakbank in the Adelaide Hills take centre stage, trainer Phillip Stokes has consistent South Australian performer Celsius Star hoping to emulate the victory of stablemate Climbing Star last weekend. Celsius Star takes on the Listed Hills Stakes (1100m) on Saturday and has been a notable market mover since betting...
Price gives unheralded filly a G1 Vinery Stud Stakes Hope
Co-trainer Robert Price can’t take much credit for selecting Our Gold Hope as a yearling, but he will be happy if she can reward the judgement of her owners in the Vinery Stud Stakes. The filly is raced by the Noble family, who also enjoyed success with two-time Group winner Jamaea, and...
More Felons to Lodge serious 2024 Tancred Stakes bid
Chris Waller’s vision to utilise Macedon Lodge as a training facility for a selection of his stayers continues to reap rewards with Tancred Stakes contender More Felons the latest benefactor. Waller acquired boxes at the Victorian property last year and has been using the former base of leviathan owner Lloyd Williams as...
