General Interest

Black Caviar Set To Substitute Track Gallop For 2012 Lightning Stakes

Black Caviar Set To Substitute Track Gallop For 2012 Lightning Stakes

Black Caviar is expected to contest the 2012 Lightning Stakes at Flemington racecourse on Saturday February 18, 2012.

The unbeaten super mare is will be looking to win her 18th unbeaten race start in the race, providing she wins her first-up race in the CF Orr Stakes on January 27, 2011.

The 2012 Lightning Stakes will be run over a…

Safusa Wins Trial On Way To Magic Millions 3YO Stakes 2012

Safusa Wins Trial On Way To Magic Millions 3YO Stakes 2012

Safusa staked his claim to 2012 Magic Millions 3YO Stakes favouritism by winning his barrier trial at Rosehill Racecourse today.

The three-year-old won the 900 metre trial with ease and jockey Jay Ford believes he is right on track to win the $1 million Magic Millions 3YO Stakes next Saturday January 14, 2012.

“He does so well between races and…

Punters Warned Of Rocker’s Wavering Ways – Gold Coast Race Day

Punters Warned Of Rocker’s Wavering Ways – Gold Coast Race Day

Trainer Kelly Schweida is warning punters to be careful when backing Rocker in tomorrow’s Coastal Tipper Hire Handicap on the Gold Coast, maintaining he is far from a sure thing.

Rocker missed his last run after Schweida scratched the horse due to a heavy-rated track.

The scratching has attributed to an interrupted preparation for Rocker, that has seen him win…

Warwick Farm Race Day Program 07/01/2012

Warwick Farm Race Day Program 07/01/2012

Racing is due back at Warwick Farm this Saturday January 7 with a full eight race card to keep punters happy in New South Wales.

Listed below is the entire program for the day with the weights and barriers for all the acceptors.

Make sure to check out for the latest odds on the race as they’ll be covering Sydney…

Get Set For Super Saturday At Sandown

Get Set For Super Saturday At Sandown

Super Saturday at Sandown is drawing near with only a few days to go until the race club hosts their biggest race card of the year.

The program has an amazing six black type races, not including the 3200m Sandown Cup which is also worth a healthy $125,000.

There’s no single feature event that makes the day so special but…

Ironstein in 2011 Queen Elizabeth consolation

Ironstein in 2011 Queen Elizabeth consolation

The Gerald Ryan trained Ironstein gained a Melbourne Cup consolation when winning the Group 3 $250,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington today.

Ironstein, who has been in training all year, was 26th in the Melbourne Cup order of entry when final field was declared last Saturday.

While its owners John Singleton and co weren’t happy with that result, it…

Albert The Fat the 2011 Emirates winner

Albert The Fat the 2011 Emirates winner

Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller finally joined in on the Flemington Spring Carnival celebrations after the rejuvenated Albert The Fat won the $1m Group  1 Emirate Stakes (1600m) today.

The former Queensland galloper, with his third trainer, produced the biggest win of his life when thundering down the Flemington straight for a last stride victory.

The win gave Waller and…

Mosheen Steps Up In Distance Against 2011 Crown Oaks Field

Mosheen Steps Up In Distance Against 2011 Crown Oaks Field

Trainer Robert Smerdon is hopeful Mosheen can turn her form around in time for today’s 2011 Crown Oaks at Flemington racecourse.

The three-year-old filly finished a disappointing and unexpected sixth in the Group 1 Myer Classic last start after being weighted at a tiny 49.5 kilograms.

“Hers was an upside down performance on Saturday,” Smerdon said.

“If you watch Saturday’s…

2011 Matriarch Stakes – Final Field & Barrier Draw

2011 Matriarch Stakes – Final Field & Barrier Draw

The Matriarch Stakes is due to run at Flemington Racecourse this Saturday November 5, 2011, and here you will find the final field and barrier draw for the race.

The 2011 Matriarch Stakes will run as Race 7 on Emirates Stakes Day, which is the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and is due to jump at 3.45pm (AEDT).…

Flemington Races Moved to October 3

Flemington Races Moved to October 3

Quick note to all of your horse racing enthusiasts out there: Flemington’s races slated for October 2 have moved to Sunday, October 3.

Races to be affected include the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes and the three Group 2 meetings: the Gilgai Stakes, the Edward Manifold Stakes, and the Blazer Stakes.

AFL Fans are certainly reeling from the weekend Grand…