Change Of Tactics on the cards for Houtzen in 2018 Doomben 10,000

Brilliant filly Houtzen could be restrained from a wide barrier in a bid to avoid a speed battle with the hot favourite Redzel in the Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben today. Houtzen, above, will jump from the outside…

2018 Doomben 10,000 field reduced to 13 runners, Lucky Hussler scratched

The field for today’s Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben has been reduced to thirteen runners with the early scratching of the Darren Weir trained Lucky Hussler. Lucky Hussler, above, has been scratched from the 2018…

Gailo Chop Out of 2018 Doomben Cup

Doomben Cup favourite Gailo Chop has re-injured his troublesome tendon and is out of the 2018 Brisbane Winter Carnival. Gailo Chop, above, is out of the 2018 Doomben Cup at Doomben. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. OTI Racing, who head the ownership…

Money Maher needs plenty of luck from wide barrier in 2018 South Australian Derby

West Australian three year old Money Maher will need plenty of luck after drawing a wide barrier in the Group 1 $600,000 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The Darren Weir trained Leicester, above, is the favourite…

Gai talks up English’s chances in 2018 Doomben 10,000

Tulloch Lodge head trainer Gai Waterhouse is talking up the chances of English on the eve of the 2018 Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben on Saturday. English, above in black colours with white cap beating Redzel in the…

Torvill remains favourite for 2018 The Roses despite wide barrier

The Clarry Conners trained Torvill remains the favourite for Saturday’s Group 2 $175,000 Magic Millions The Roses (2000m) at Doomben despite drawing a horror barrier. Torvill, above, remains the favourite for The Roses at Doomben despite…

Mick and Mel’s Move – Bigger and Better – PLANS COMING TOGETHER

Things are now moving ahead with our planned move from early July, 2018.   We are in final contract negotiations for our new facility we will be BIGGER AND BETTER.   The proposed facility is still in the local area and we…

Mick and Mel’s Move – Bigger and Better

We have been informed this morning that our leased training facility has been sold and we are required to leave the premises as of 13/7/18. The property had been for sale for sometime and we did look at buying the property but there were remedial…

Redzel is a firm favourite in 2018 Doomben 10,000 betting after barrier draw

Reigning title holder Redzel remains the firm favourite for back to back wins following the barrier draw for the Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben on Saturday. Redzel, above, remains the short priced favourite for the…

Redzel draws midfield barrier in 2018 Doomben 10,000

Defending champion Redzel has drawn midfield at barrier six in Saturday’s Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben. Redzel,above, has drawn barrier six in the 2018 Doomben 10,000 at Doomben. Photo by Steve Hart. A final…

Impending in great shape for 2018 Doomben 10,000

The Godolphin stable has declared that Group 1 winner Impending is in great shape heading into Saturday’s Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben. Impending, above, is in great shape for the 2018 Doomben 10,000 at Doomben.…

Main Stage has 3rd attempt to claim a Derby win in 2018 South Australian Derby

Co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are hoping third time lucky for Main Stage when he lines up in the Group 1 $600,000 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Main Stage, above, will be running in his third Derby…

Torvill heads the 2018 nominations for The Roses

Queensland Oaks bound filly Torvill heads up the nominations for the Group 2 $175,000 Magic Millions The Roses (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday. Torvill, above, heads up the nominations for The Roses at Doomben. Photo by Steve Hart. Torvill is…

Smith hoping for change of luck for In Her Time at Doomben 10,000 barrier draw

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith is hoping for a change luck for In Her Time at the barrier on Wednesday for Saturday’s Group 1 $700,000 Kirin Doomben 10,000 (1200m) at Doomben. Trainer Ben Smith is hoping for better luck for In Her Time, above,…

Leicester early favourite for 2018 South Australian Derby

The Darren Weir trained Leicester has been installed the early favourite following the release of the final field for the 2018 Group 1 $600,000 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The Darren Weir trained Leicester, above,…

Weir to saddle up 4 runners in 2018 South Australian Derby

Victoria’s leading trainer Darren Weir is hopping to snag another Group 1 trophy at the 2018 Adelaide Festival Of Racing after accepting with four horses for the Group 1 $600,000 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Leicester,…

No Royal Ascot for Shoals, The Everest is the preference

Connections of last Saturday’s Robert Sangster Stakes winner Shoals will not travel to England for the 2018 Royal Ascot Carnival but will now be set for the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick during the Sydney Spring Carnival. Shoals,…

Doomben 10,000 favourite Redzel secures 2018 The Everest slot

Back to back Doomben 10,000 wins by Redzel will more than justify the speedster’s selections to fill Yulong Investments’ slot in the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13. Redzel, above, is the early favourite for the…

2018 a May Carnival to remember

Wilde Racing saddled up close to 30 runners over the 3 days at the Warrnambool May Carnival and what a result we produced.Tuesday was the running of the Brierly Steeplechase and Gold Medals was in the mix with stable rider Shane Jackson on board.It…

Top Quality Bargain Lease Horses Available

Get on board with Team Sell into some cheap lease horses.   Very small percentage to owner means more to you for 2 quality bred horses.   A 4 year old unraced Gelding "Prince of Rock" and a 3 year old Gelding by Jungle Ruler…

Doomben Cup next for A.D. Hollindale Stakes winner Oregon’s Day

Melbourne mare Oregon’s Day secured a start in the Group 1 $650,000 Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup (2000m) with a dominant win in the Group 2 $358,000 Attwood Marshall A.D. Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast today. Oregon’s…