Horse Racing

Fri 14 Feb 2020

Memories to come flooding back for Caviar strapper

premium_icon Memories to come flooding back for Caviar strapper

Black Caviar will be a star attraction at Flemington for the race renamed in her honour. And there will be one woman who will particular pleased to see her.

‘He’s pretty special:’ Trainer rides his luck with boom Kiwi

premium_icon ‘He’s pretty special:’ Trainer rides his luck with boom Kiwi

Trainer admits it was “pure luck” how boom Kiwi gelding Catalyst ended up in his stable, and now he’s chasing a dream win on his way to the All-Star Mile

Thu 13 Feb 2020

What it’s like to win $250k and quit your job

premium_icon What it’s like to win $250k and quit your job

Ever dreamed of coming into a small fortune and immediately throwing in the towel at work? Damien Murnane did just that.

‘We’re the X-factor’: Owners pull Heart strings

‘We’re the X-factor’: Owners pull Heart strings

Heart Of Puissance’s owners have pushed hard to get their horse into the $5m All-Star Mile — and their campaign is set to pay off. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE HORSE

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Black Caviar returns for Lightning show

premium_icon Black Caviar returns for Lightning show

Retired sprint queen Black Caviar will return to the scene of some of her greatest triumphs to celebrate the race named in her honour.

Tue 11 Feb 2020

‘This is what racing needs’: Vandyke pumped for big clash

‘This is what racing needs’: Vandyke pumped for big clash

Trainer David Vandyke has welcomed the arrival of boom Kiwi Catalyst to challenge his star colt Alligator Blood in the CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington

Cellsabeel’s Golden plan robs Millennium of favourite

premium_icon Cellsabeel’s Golden plan robs Millennium of favourite

Ciaron Maher has conceded hot favourite Cellsabeel is unlikely to take her place in the $2 million Inglis Millennium with the trainer eyeing a much bigger prize

Mon 10 Feb 2020

‘Race of his life’: Snowden bullish about Lightning upset

‘Race of his life’: Snowden bullish about Lightning upset

Trainer Peter Snowden is tipping a Black Caviar Lightning with “full on speed” as Redzel prepares to take on Nature Strip on his favoured track.

Sat 8 Feb 2020

Hanseatic homes in on Blue Diamond

Hanseatic homes in on Blue Diamond

Anthony Freedman’s grip on a second consecutive Blue Diamond Stakes firmed after Hanseatic produced a spectacular finishing burst to win a Prelude at Caulfield

Shark has plenty in tank after first Group 1 win

Shark has plenty in tank after first Group 1 win

Te Akau Shark, New Zealand’s most exciting racehorse, is set for the Sydney autumn carnival after monstering his rivals in a Group 1 win at Te Rapa. WATCH

Fri 7 Feb 2020

Cummings clash one for the history books

Cummings clash one for the history books

Bragging rights will be up for grabs when the Cummings clan clash for the first time in the same race, with all three having runners in $2m Inglis Millennium

Thu 6 Feb 2020

Busuttin puts autumn hopes on the line

Busuttin puts autumn hopes on the line

Co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natlie Young to get gauge on their stable’s autumn prospects at Caulfield, including Mirage Dancer in the Orr Stakes.

Alligator settles in for snappy southern raid

premium_icon Alligator settles in for snappy southern raid

Alligator Blood proved himself a seasoned traveller, arriving in Melbourne without incident before one of the most enticing clashes of the autumn.

Wed 5 Feb 2020

Smith tempts voters with slice of $5m pie

Smith tempts voters with slice of $5m pie

Lindsey Smith is hoping Scales Of Justice gets a wildcard into the All-Star Mile but the trainer will try a different tactic to boost Black Heart Bart’s chances

Encountabull on point for $2m dash

Encountabull on point for $2m dash

Rival trainer John Sargent hasn’t given up hope of springing a surprise.

Tue 4 Feb 2020

Freedmans eyeing free pass into All-Star Mile

Freedmans eyeing free pass into All-Star Mile

Sam Freedman expects All-Star Mile candidate Ringerdingding to put his best hoof forward in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes as he aims to lock down a spot in the $5m race.

Trainer banned after horse left with injured leg for 43 days

premium_icon Trainer banned after horse left with injured leg for 43 days

Trainer Craig Curtis has been suspended for nine months after he left a horse in a stable for more than 40 days with an injured leg. It was later put down.

Mystic to miss All-Star Mile, autumn in doubt

premium_icon Mystic to miss All-Star Mile, autumn in doubt

After winning the first All-Star Mile last year, Mystic Journey will sit this year’s version out after connections ran out of time to get her ready.

Sun 2 Feb 2020

All-Star lure to coax Baster out of retirement

All-Star lure to coax Baster out of retirement

Logan McGill believes a start in the All-Star Mile for one of his favourite gallopers can entice jockey back in the saddle.

Sat 1 Feb 2020

English jockey repays Maher’s faith with big double

English jockey repays Maher’s faith with big double

English riding sensation puts himself in frame Golden Slipper ride after teaming up with trainer Ciaron Maher to secure the Group 3 2yo double at Randwick

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