Horse Racing News
Stern Idol cruises home in Crisp Steeplechase
Jockey Willie McCarthy questioned those who doubted the staying ability of Stern Idol after the imported jumper gave a dashing display to claim the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown. As Stern Idol crossed the line in the 4200m contest 25 lengths clear of his rivals on Sunday, McCarthy put his hand up to his ear. “There...
San Remo becomes a Grand National hero
Trainer Dane Smith could not have asked for a better birthday present than the one San Remo presented at Sandown. As Smith contemplated birthday celebrations after turning 53 on Sunday, San Remo stormed home to claim the Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown to give the trainer his biggest success. Smith did win the Listed Ballarat...
Victoria to launch Ladbrokes Owners Incentive Scheme
In an exciting development for the Victorian racing community, a groundbreaking initiative known as the Ladbrokes Owners Incentive Scheme is set to reward maiden winners with an additional $2000 bonus payment. The innovative scheme, launching on September 1, 2023, is poised to inject up to $9 million in bonuses into Victorian...
Easy trial for Melbourne Cup hopeful Without A Fight
Precisely where Without A Fight’s spring path will lead is not yet known, but the highly-rated import took the first step on it at Cranbourne on Monday. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper made his first public appearance since his brilliant Brisbane winter campaign with a soft 1000-metre trial. The son of...
Jamie Kah back in the saddle at Cranbourne trials
Star jockey Jamie Kah took a significant stride in her racing comeback, participating in Cranbourne trials after recovering from head injuries. Linking up with premier trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, Kah steered Boldinho to a narrow win in the fifth heat and rode Group 2 winner Steinem to victory in...
Apprentice hospitalised after Sandown fall
Apprentice Luke Campbell has been transported to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital following a race fall at Sandown. Campbell was aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Naval Academy in the Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap (1200m) when the gelding appeared to get onto heels and dislodge the rider. The apprentice was thrown into the air and landed awkwardly with...
‘Warhorse’ Mac scores Bold win
Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched his seventh success from 25 starts in Saturday’s Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Rosehill to continue his affinity with...
Champion apprentice Zac Lloyd outlines G1 dream
Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is happier to take a more positive view and instead let the fact he has outridden his allowance so quickly fuel his...
Big Parade breaks down in Missile Stakes tragedy
A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of the winner, Big Parade broke down shortly after entering the straight with Josh Parr doing a tremendous job to stay in...
Perfect start for brand new training duo
As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment for the experienced horseman and his new training partner Harris Walker. Starlight Scope ($13), ridden by Jye McNeil, was game to hold...
