Horse Racing News
Price right for Spicy Margs’ jubilant owners
Mick Price proved himself a master trainer long ago, but following Spicy Margs’ win at Caulfield on Saturday one of his employees revealed he is also a master salesman. Emma Shelley, who is office manager for the Cranbourne stable Price runs with Michael Kent Jnr, said a quip in a sales...
Beer warns of elaborate scam targeting trainers
Renowned trainer Mitch Beer has issued a vital cautionary message about a sophisticated scam that is specifically targeting trainers in Australia. The Albury-based horseman recently encountered a deceptive scheme when he received a call from an individual who claimed to be a businessman based in Hong Kong. The caller expressed...
Cotehele unlikely to run in Winter Stakes
The chance to qualify for a $2 million race will almost certainly sway connections of Cotehele to bypass a start in the Listed Winter Stakes in favour of the South Grafton Cup. While the latter carries half the prize money of Saturday’s $160,000 Randwick centrepiece, Cotehele could make up for it...
Dylan Gibbons and Zac Lloyd prepare to resume hostilities
Dylan Gibbons is in the box seat to extend his premiership lead over arch-rival Zac Lloyd when the star duo resume their enthralling battle for the Sydney apprentices’ title at Randwick. The former heads into Saturday’s meeting on 65 metropolitan wins, one clear of Lloyd and boasting an outstanding book of 10 rides...
Jamie Kah charged over photo with white powder
Champion jockey Jamie Kah and licensed person Ruby McIntyre have been charged by Racing Victoria stewards for conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. The charges stem from the publication of images showing the pair at a gathering at Kah’s home, where stewards allege there was a perception of illicit substance...
General Beau’s Sir John Monash Stakes barrier blow
If Mathew Ellerton had his time over again, he probably would have started General Beau in last week’s Listed Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final at his home track. Instead, the four-year-old runs this Saturday at Caulfield, in a $200,000 Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) that has come up...
Hastings can be crowned Winter King at Randwick
An outside draw isn’t expected to be an impediment for in-form gelding King Of Hastings as he bids to build on his strong Randwick record in the Listed Winter Stakes. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper will jump from barrier 14 in Saturday’s feature and stable representative Brad Taylor expects it to...
Matthew Brown turns to Plan B for Prix De Turn
It only takes one small thing to go wrong to affect a trainer’s plans. Matthew Brown had a plan in place with Prix De Turn who runs in the Neds Punter Assist Handicap (1700m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Prix De Turn started his campaign with a pleasing sixth at Flemington over 1620m on...
Bitofmerit can continue his winning momentum at Belmont
Bunbury trainer Michael Campbell holds high hopes Bitofmerit can continue his winning momentum when tackling a distance probe at Belmont on Saturday. Michael Campbell flirted with starting Bitofmerit in the Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m), but opted for the Furphy Handicap (1400m) as a better alternative. Bitofmerit is out to claim his second straight win...
The Everest 2023: I Wish I Win secures a slot
Victorian sprinting sensation I Wish I Win has secured a coveted slot in the highly anticipated $20m The Everest. Trackside Media extended the invitation to I Wish I Win’s connections, having acquired the slot from Inglis. The achievement was made possible with the assistance of Entain, who played a pivotal role in...