Black Heart Bart given top weight for 2017 Railway Stakes

Former West Australian trained multiple Group 1 winner Black Heart Bart looks likely to return to Perth after being allocated the top weight of 59kg for the Group 1 $1m James Boag’s Premium Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on November 25. Black…

Leishman too good at Geelong

New stable acquisition Leishman was able to win at his second start for Wilde Racing at Geelong on Saturday.  Given a lovely ride by our apprentice Melissa Julius, Leishman was too strong for his rivals. After a promising first up run at…

2017 Zipping Classic nominations: Almandin included

2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin is one of three Lloyd Williams owned stayers among the nominations for the Group 2 $300,000 Zipping Classic (2400m) at Sandown on Saturday. Almandin , the winner of the 2016 Melbourne Cup, above, is among the…

Global Glamour to head the Waterhouse-Bott Magic Millions Team

Dual Group 1 winner Global Glamour will head the Gai Waterhouse – Adrian Bott team heading to the 2018 Magic Millions Carnival at the Gold Coast in January. Global Glamour, above, will head up the Waterhouse-Bott 2018 Magic Millions Team…

Qewy set for retirement

Godolphin’s popular English stayer Qewy has been retired from racing following his unplaced effort in last Saturday’s Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington. English stayer Qewy, above, has been retired from…

No Magic Millions appearance for Redzel

Australia’s newly crowned number one sprinter Redzel will bypass a January Magic Millions campaign and be prepared for the major sprints during the 2018 Autumn Carnivals. Redzel, above, will bypass the Magic Millions Carnival and be set…

PRIVATE HERO WINS 1st UP!

An excellent return to the racetrack for Private Hero, with the Ekraar gelding dashing quickly to win over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast today.Ridden by Stephanie Lacy, who claimed 1.5kg to reduce his weight to 58kg, he carried 4kg more than the…

Tosen Stardom wins the 2017 Emirates Stakes

A late finishing burst saw Japanese import Tosen Stardom win the Group 1 $2m Emirates Stakes (2000m) at Flemington today. Tosen Stardom ($6.50) had to overcome a checked run in the straight to claim his second Group 1 victory from his last three…

Redzel continues winning streak with 2017 Darley Classic Victory

Brilliant sprinter Redzel continues his winning streak with an all the way victory in the Group 1 $1m Darley Classic (1200m) at Flemington today. Redzel, above, wins the 2017 Darley Classic at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Winning…

Savapinksi wins from the front in 2017 Matriarch Stakes

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained Savapinski was able to lead all of the way to win the Group 2 $300,000 7News Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington today. Savapinksi ($4.80) was stepping up from a last start second in the Group 3…

Vengeur Masque scores all the way win in 2017 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

A well-judged front running ride from Patrick Moloney saw Vengeur Masque lead all of the way to win the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington today. Vengeur Masque, above, scores an all the way win in the 2017 Queen Elizabeth…

2017 Matriarch Stakes betting: The favourite Falika a late scratching

The Darren Weir trained Tahanee has been promoted to the top of the betting following the late scratching of Falika from the Group 2 $300,000 7News Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington today. Tahanee, above, is the new favourite for the Matriarch…

All Day Results for 2017 Emirates Stakes Day

Emirates Stakes Day today is the last day of the four day 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. The Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) was won by the Irish stayer Rekindling and the winning trophy for the Group 1 $2m Emirates…

Gingernuts continues to firm in 2017 Emirates Stakes betting

Multiple Group 1 winning Kiwi galloper Gingernuts continues to firm in the betting for the Group 1 $2m Emirates Stakes (2000m) at Flemington today. Gingernuts, above, continues to firm in the betting for the 2017 Emirates Stakes at Flemington.…

In Her Time out of 2017 Darley Classic field

The well fancied In Her Time has been scratched on vet’s advice from the Group 1 $1m Darley Classic (1200m) at Flemington today. In Her Time, above in black and yellow colours, has been scratched from the 2017 Darley Classic at Flemington.…

2017 Matriarch Stakes Tips: Prompt Response the one to beat says Gai

The Queen Of The Australian Turf Gai Waterhouse is keen to win another Melbourne Spring Carnival feature race and is tipping Prompt Response as the horse to beat in the Group 2 $300,000 7News Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Prompt…

2017 Darley Classic field: Luke Nolen picks up the ride on Vega Magic

Luke Nolen has picked up the ride on Vega Magic, replacing the suspended Craig Williams, in the Group 1 $1m Darley Classic (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Luke Nolen has picked up the ride on Vega Magic, above, in the 2017 Darley Classic…

2017 Darley Classic: Can Redzel continue his winning streak?

Dynamic sprinter Redzel can stretch his winning streak to six with a victory in the Group 1 $1m Darley Classic (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Redzel, above, is chasing his sixth win on the trot in the 2017 Darley Classic. Photo by Steve…

Kyneton Cup victory for Dodging Bullets

Dodging Bullets has made it two wins on the trot with a tough win in the Kyneton Cup on Wednesday. Upon straightening, the leader Moonovermanhattan had kicked on the turn, Dodging Bullets was tough to the line getting his nose down where it…

2017 Emirates Stakes: Tom Melbourne out of the field, Folkswood favourite

English raider Folkswood is holding on to favouritism for the Group 1 $2m Emirates Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Kerrin McEvoy, above, rides Folkswood in the 2017 Emirates Stakes at Flemington. Photo by Daniel Costello. The Charlie…

Aloisia to be set for 2018 Australian Oaks

Beaten VRC Oaks favourite Aloisia will be set for another staying test in the Autumn and be prepared for the 2018 Group 1 $1m Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick during the Sydney Autumn Carnival. Aloisia, above, will be set for the 2018 Australian…