Category: Thoroughbreds
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Amelia’s Jewel shining ahead of Golden Eagle
Simon Miller is confident Amelia’s Jewel can bounce back in the $10 million Golden Eagle. His stable star may have been beaten for just the second time in her career last start, but Simon Miller couldn’t be happier with Amelia’s Jewel ahead of Saturday’s 1500m Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Beaten 5.5 lengths as a $2.40 favorite in the Group 1…
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Hong Kong star claims Cox Plate
Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior has scored a last stride thrilling win in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Champion James McDonald’s faith in Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior has been vindicated with the jockey landing a second Cox Plate victory. After guiding Anamoe to success in last year’s Group 1 weight-for-age championship, McDonald had to call on all his strength…
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32 left in Cup, penalty for Cleveland
Monee Valley Cup winner jumps to 14th in order of entry. A penalty for his Moonee Valley Cup win, combined with natural attrition, has Cleveland safely in the field for next week’s $8.4 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup. Racing Victoria’s head of handicapping David Hegan issued the Kris Lees-trained entire a 0.5kg penalty for Friday night’s win under 55.5kg, taking his…
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Morphettville Parks Races Review on 28th October 2023
The three-year-old gelding Give Some Lip raced away to bring up his first win at his fourth start in the 1250 metre opening event on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday. Prepared by Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea and guided to victory by apprentice Ben Price Give Some Lip came from a worse than midfield…
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Amelia’s Jewel to race in Golden Eagle
Glamour mare Amelia’s Jewel is back on track after a shock defeat and will now progress to the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on November 4. Amelia’s Jewel ran well below her best in the G1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield when ninth to Attrition, but a vet test cleared her of injury. Her worst performance…
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Weekend wrap: Hot start for Toeroek continues, Jolly treble, Crowther double
Leading jockey Jake Toeroek continued his sizzling start to the 2022-23 racing season with a riding treble at Morphettville on Saturday. Jake Toeroek and the Richard and Chantelle Jolly stable claimed an early race to race double with Deepfloat Diva and Pudding before the lethal combination added a third victory to another big day at the office when Aviatress proved superior later in the…
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Quality entries for The Pinnacles
Star mare local mare Amelia’s Jewel headlines a quality list of nominations from around Australia for the upcoming Carnival in Western Australia – The Pinnacles. The leading stables on the eastern seaboard of Australia have all nominated horses for the rich five-meeting carnival in Western Australia. The Pinnacles kicks off on November 18 with Champion…
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First of the Spring Cups will be a big Caulfield Cup Day
Always a great race for every Spring is the Caulfield Cup and 2023 looks no different. Will the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) go to the locals with the likes of Soulcombe ($5), Gold Trip ($6) and Montefilia ($13) big hopes or will it be those coming from overseas? West Wind Blows ($6), Breakup ($9) and Okita Soushi ($21) could be massive hopes with their international connections.…
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World Pool will be in operation for the first time on The Everest Day (Randwick, Australia) this Saturday.
The HKJC will host 9 out of 10 races from the card. The World Pool bet-types offered are Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place (Swinger), Tierce (Trifecta). Note that not every partner is taking all these bet-types as you can see on the World Pool micro-site – worldpool.hkjc.com. You may also find the below race details there, as…
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TAB Everest rises to new heights at Royal Randwick
Sydney’s world-famous Royal Randwick hosts the seventh running of the $20 million TAB Everest and a celebration of a thoroughbred racing and entertainment phenomenon this Saturday. General Admission tickets at just $40 via theraces.com.au provides entry to Royal Randwick for a ten-race card, a post-racing concert from Australian act Empire Of The Sun in the spectacular Theatre Of The…
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Country trainer takes on city slickers in Friday’s Port Macquarie Cup (Taree)
It’s not going to be easy for the country trainers to knock over the city slickers in Friday’s $200,000 Port Macquarie Cup at Taree, but Tony Ball is enthusiastic about the chances of his horse Ljungberg running a big race at good odds ($21 on TAB). The cup is one of the last remaining chances…
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Turnbull Stakes Day, Sun Chariot Stakes Day and Gran Premio Latinoamericano to be beamed live for betting
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting five races from the Turnbull Day meeting to be held at Flemington racecourse on Saturday, 7 October. The Turnbull Stakes is a 2000m Group One for four-year-olds and older and contested under set weights and penalties conditions. The race attained Group 1 status in 2006 and…
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Amelia’s Jewel off to the Toorak Handicap
Amelia’s Jewel, trained by Simon Miller and holding an impressive record of 11: 9-2-0, is poised to compete in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. Owner Peter Walsh confirmed, “We’re definitely going to the Toorak, I spoke to Simon a few minutes ago, so that’s locked in.” This comes after her successful debut in…
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Hong Kong racing season is upon us!
Hong Kong: A Global Hub for Thoroughbred Racing Hong Kong has solidified its status as a top international hub for thoroughbred racing, attracting world-class talent to events like the Hong Kong Cup and the Hong Kong Derby, hosted at its iconic racecourses, Happy Valley and Sha Tin. Horse racing in Hong Kong traces its roots…
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Massive interest this weekend on a G1 day at Caulfield
We should get a nice guide to the G1 Caulfield Cup on Saturday with two very important lead up races on a strong day of racing. The main race is the G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) with a full field likely to make this a cracking betting race. Without A Fight ($3.50) will be a huge focus…
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Charmed draw for Golden Rose raider
Charm Stone, the lone filly and only Melbourne based horse has drawn barrier one in Saturday’s Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m). Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr are looking for back-to-back wins in the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) and will saddle up the lone filly in the race with Charm Stone drawing the inside…
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Cox Plate leaning for Amelia’s Jewel
Get ready for the exhilarating finale of Australian racing season at Tattersall’s Tiara. Witness top fillies and mares compete at Eagle Farm on June 24, 2023.
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The TAB Everest: Australia’s Richest and Most Exciting Sprint Race
Experience the exhilaration of the TAB Everest, Australia’s richest turf race that brings together the finest sprinters in a heart-pounding battle for glory. With its innovative slot holder concept, star-studded field, and electrifying atmosphere, the Everest is a must-watch event that showcases the dynamic essence of Australian racing
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Caulfield Cup: The Thrilling Jewel of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival
Australia’s racing calendar is brimming with iconic events, and at the heart of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival lies a true gem: the Caulfield Cup. With its rich history, captivating atmosphere, and fiercely competitive field, the Caulfield Cup has cemented its status as one of Australia’s most prestigious and highly anticipated horse races. In this…
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Melbourne Cup: The Unforgettable Spectacle of Australian Racing
Experience the extraordinary allure of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s premier racing event. With a rich history, international participation, and a cultural significance that stops the nation, the Cup captivates with legendary moments and an unrivalled sense of unity. Step into a world where sport and spectacle intertwine.
