Horse Racing News
Huge prize money increases announced for WA racing
WA racing is riding high with increased funding, investment in race clubs and prize money doubled for the historic Perth Cup. The traditional New Year’s Day race will soar in value from $500,000 to $1 million to get 2024 off to a flying start. Racing and Wagering Western Australia Chief Executive Officer...
Frankie Dettori hints retirement tour could include Melbourne Cup
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has suggested that he may be participating in this year’s Melbourne Cup as part of his retirement tour. The statement came after Dettori’s successful ride with Gregory, which was hailed as his last appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting. Dettori’s hint has since sparked intrigue about whether...
Review of jockey safety vests announced
Racing Australia, the national authority for thoroughbred racing, has announced a comprehensive review of jockey safety vests, further emphasizing its commitment to participant safety in the sport. The review, approved by the Racing Australia Board on June 14, 2023, is set to begin in mid-July 2023 and will be led by...
The Little Pumper a more furnished racehorse: Tim Clark
An early gelding procedure appears to have had the desired effect on The Little Pumper, who has given Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott a clean sweep of the two juvenile races at Canterbury. While the youngster showed promise at his initial campaign as a colt, including when fourth in the Inglis...
John O’Shea duo on track for Civic Stakes
An adjustment in tactics brought out the best in Cotehele last start and trainer John O’Shea said he would stick to that formula ahead of the gelding’s bid for successive wins in the Listed Civic Stakes. The four-year-old had disappointed slightly in finishing just behind the placegetters at his first two...
Jamie Kah nearing a return to the saddle
Champion jockey Jamie Kah is optimistic about returning to race riding in just a few weeks, following a devastating fall at Flemington in March that resulted in serious brain trauma. She recently shared her experiences and progress in an exclusive interview with Channel 7’s Hamish McLachlan. Back riding trackwork on a restricted...
Caulfield return to suit All About Eve
Trainer Andrew Noblet has reset the campaign of All About Eve who returns after a short break at Caulfield. All About Eve heads to the Michael Walker Farewell Handicap (1100m) on Saturday, the first meeting back at Caulfield since late November. The rising five-year-old daughter of Star Turn has a solid fresh record, winning twice...
RV provides clarity on show-cause action
Racing Victoria’s Executive General Manager of Integrity Services, Jamie Stier, has provided clarification on the recently issued show-cause notices concerning the rides of apprentice Wiremu Pinn. The notices were sent to the connections of 29 horses ridden by Pinn over a 17-day period in late May and early June, where...
Opal Ridge poised to contest Tattersall’s Tiara
From the picnic races at Mudgee last Saturday to saddling up his first Group One runner, Luke Pepper has experienced racing’s full gamut this week. The Scone horseman has Opal Ridge poised to contest Saturday’s $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm, the exciting filly backed into $3.30 favouritism after drawing ideally...
Racing Victoria issues owners Wiremu Pinn show cause notices
The news that Racing Victoria stewards have issued show-cause notices to connections of twenty-nine horses ridden by apprentice Wiremu Pinn with an incorrect apprentice allowance claim is sure to be a real conversation starter. It was only discovered after the fact that Pinn, who is in Australia on a three-month loan...
