Gatting at the top of 2019 Railway Stakes field

Melbourne Spring Carnival Group 1 winner  Gatting will carry the number one saddlecloth in the Group 1 $1m Kirin Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Gatting, above, will carry the number 1 saddlecloth in the 2019 Railway…

El Dorado Dreaming heads up the nominations for the 2019 The Gong

Group 1 winning mare El Dorado Dreaming heads up the nominations for the $1m The Gong (1600m) at the Metropolitan status stand alone meeting at Kembla Grange on Saturday. El Dorado Dreaming, above, is among the nominations for the 2019 The Gong…

Wilde Racing’s domination at Hamilton continues

It isn't very often that Wilde Racing head to Hamilton and don't bring home a winner.Tuesday was no exception with Aurum Dromos and Jimmy's Secret breaking their maiden status. Aurum Dromos holds a special place in the heart of his owner…

Santelmo Fuego narrowly wins at Ararat

Honest galloper Santelmo Fuego finally broke through for a win at Ararat on Sunday.He has been knocking on the door at his previous starts but more often than not bad luck stopped him from getting a victory on the board.It was great to see him…

Covert Miss bolts in at the ‘bool

Covert Miss was an easy winner at Warrnambool on Friday winning by six lengths under the guidance of Dean Yendall.We thought she did a terrific job to carry the 60.5kg and win with such authority as she isn't an overly big mare.She is an honest…

Southern France gets second chance in 2019 Zipping Classic

Melbourne Cup failure Southern France will get a second chance to show his European staying ability when he lines up in the Group 2 $300,000 Quayclean Zipping Classic (2400m) at Sandown on Saturday. Humidor, above, is one of three runners…

Affair To Remember to chase consolation win in 2019 Sandown Guineas

A win by Affair To Remember in Saturday’s Group 2 $250,000 Sandown Guineas (1600m) at Sandown will be some consolation for an aborted Kennedy Oaks campaign. Banquo, above, is among the nominations for the 2019 Sandown Guineas at Sandown,…

Hey Doc to return from injury in Kevin Heffernan Stakes

Dual Group 1 winner Hey Doc will return from injury on Saturday if co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy decide to go ahead with a start in the Group 3 $160,000 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1300m) at Sandown. Hey Doc, above, is set to return from injury…

Dal Harraild searching for first Aussie win in 2019 Zipping Classic

English import Dal Harraild will be searching for his first win on Australian soil when he lines up in the Group 2 $300,000 Zipping Classic (2400m) at Sandown on Saturday. Dal Harraild, above in bronze colours, fights out the finish of the 2018…

Le Romain top weight for 2019 The Hunter

Local star Le Romain has been given the top weight for the inaugural running of the new race on Racing New South Wales Spring Calendar, the $1m The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle’s standalone Metropolitan class meeting on Saturday. Le Romain,…

2019 Mackinnon Stakes Results: Melbourne Cup Back-Up No Issue For Magic Wand

The quick back-up from the Melbourne Cup was not an issue for Magic Wand as she claimed a Group 1 victory in the 2019 Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Magic Wand claimed a maiden Group 1 victory in the 2019 Mackinnon Stakes. Photo…

Dame Giselle secures Golden Slipper spot with 2019 Golden Gift win

Expensive two year old filly Dame Giselle has earned herself a spot in next year’s Golden Slipper with her win in the $1m Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill today. Dame Giselle, above, is the winner of the inaugural running of the Golden…

Oceanex Returns To Winning Form In Matriarch Stakes

An excellent ride from Jye McNeil has helped Oceanex end her losing streak with an impressive victory in the 2019 Matriarch Stakes at Flemington this afternoon. Oceanex returned to winning form in the Matriarch Stakes. Photo by: Ultimate Racing…

Nature Strip outclasses his rivals to win 2019 Darley Sprint Classic

Speed machine Nature Strip out sprinted his rivals to win the Group 1 $2m Darley Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington today. Nature Strip, way out in front with the blue cap with white spots, wins the 2019 Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington.…

2020 Melbourne Cup pencilled in for Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner True Self

Former Irish hurdler True Self is likely to return to Australia for the 2020 Melbourne Cup after producing a strong staying performance to win the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington today. True Self, above, wins the…

Hartnell can have a fairytale end with win in 2019 Mackinnon Stakes

Sentimental favourite Hartnell could have a fairytale end to his illustrious career with a win in today’s Group 1 $2m Seppelt Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. Hartnell, above, is facing the starter for the final time in the 2019…

Miami Bound wins 2019 Kennedy Oaks

Melbourne Cup winning trainer Danny O’Brien capped off a terrific week with Miami Bound scoring a decisive win in the 2019 Group 1 $1m Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington today. Miami Bound, above winning the Wakeful Stakes, went on to…

Accreditation toughs it out in wintery conditions

While it is meant to be Spring, the conditions at Ballarat on Monday were much like winter.It didn't seem to phase Accreditation when he won the 1400m BM64 with Brad Rawiller in the saddle. Accreditation jumped and travelled strongly throughout…

Lees rates Mustajeer one of the top chances in 2019 Melbourne Cup field

Newcastle’s leading trainer Kris Lees rates his stable import Mustajeer as one of the top chances in the 2019 Group 1 $8m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Jockey Damien Oliver, above winning the Victoria Derby on Warning,…

Steel Prince is one of the outsiders in 2019 Melbourne Cup betting

Steel Prince’s win in The Andrew Ramsden in May made sure that he escaped the ballot for today’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington but the Anthony Freedman trained stayer is now one of the outsiders of the field after failing to be placed…

Magic Wand gets the nod from the Aidan O’Brien stable in 2019 Melbourne Cup

The Aidan O’Brien trained Magic Wand gets the nod from the stable over her stablemates despite drawing the outside barrier in the 2019 Group 1 $8m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Hunting Horn, above, is one of three runners…