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Minimum Weights Raised To 51kg For Iconic Races Racing Victoria (RV) has announced significant changes to the weight scale for the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup following an extensive review of the two premier handicap races. The adjustments, revealed on Wednesday in conjunction with theMelbourne Racing Club (MRC) and Victoria Racing Club (VRC), will see the minimum allotted weight for both ...
Multiple Gr.1 Winner With US$9.3m Prizemoney Retires Alligator Blood, one of Australia's most celebrated racehorses of recent years, has been retired after heat was detected in his leg, drawing the curtain on a glittering career that saw him amass over US$9.3m in prizemoney. Distinguished Career Comes To Abrupt Halt Premier trainer Chris Waller, who had been preparing for the 8YO for a return to ...
Freedman's Filly Defies The Odds In Thrilling Finish Marhoona, a last-minute entry into Saturday's US$5 million Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill, has stunned rivals with a brilliant victory before being immediately earmarked for a tilt at the US$20 million The Everest in the spring. Just a week before the prestigious 2YO contest, trainer Michael Freedman thought the Emirates Park-owned Snitzel ...
Everest Champion Set For May Auction After Stellar Career Bella Nipotina, one of Australia's greatest sprinting mares, has been retired from racing and will be offered for sale at public auction in May. Record-Breaking Prizemoney Haul Standing tall in the Australian racing landscape, only the legendary Winx has earned more prizemoney than the US$22,757,625 amassed by Bella Nipotina during her ...
6YO Earns Well-Deserved Retirement After Minor Setback I Wish I Win, a two-time Group One winner, has officially retired after pulling up slightly lame following a race on Tuesday. Waikato Stud confirmed that the Peter Moody-trained horse would race no more, bringing an end to a career that saw him win or place in 21 of his 25 starts, earning over US$12.8 million in prizemoney. Impressive Haul ...
Star Juveniles Face Crucial Slipper Test At Rosehill Leading Golden Slipper contenders are preparing for a defining clash in Saturday's Gr.2 Silver Slipper at Rosehill, where Chris Waller's exciting prospect Wodeton faces a tough task from the outside barrier. Waller Unfazed By Draw The champion trainer is maintaining his composure despite his colt drawing gate 11, directly outside fellow ...
The Thrilling Warwick Farm Contest Puts Youngsters In Spotlight The road to the Gr.1 Golden Slipper took an intriguing turn at Warwick Farm on Wednesday as Gerald Ryan's promising juvenile demonstrated his credentials in a compelling maiden contest. High-Class Bloodlines On Display King Of Pop, a US$800,000 purchase and son of 2020 Golden Slipper victor Farnan, delivered a performance of genuine ...
Randwick Handler Opts For Timing Switch With Unbeaten Juvenile Allan Kehoe is orchestrating a fresh assault on next month's Gr.1 Golden Slipper with his emerging talent Shaggy, following the youngster's emphatic triumph at Royal Randwick. Perfect Record Prompts Bold Move The unbeaten juvenile has forced connections to reconsider their programme after completing a hat-trick in Saturday's Pierro ...
Top-Class Raiders Target US$31.5m Carnival Spoils Seven international gallopers are preparing to jet into Sydney as overseas stables target several marquee events during the six-week autumn carnival, with combined purses worth US$31.5m. Haggas Team Spearheads Challenge Leading the charge is Dubai Honour, trained by William Haggas, who is no stranger to success Down Under having claimed both the ...
Rising Star Secures Prize Mount After Impressive Trial Bel Merci put herself firmly back in the Gr.2 Silver Slipper Stakes picture with an eye-catching trial success at Kembla Grange, leading trainer John Thompson to secure the services of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd for next Saturday's contest. Trial Turnaround Delights Connections The brilliant Gimcrack Stakes winner had drifted in Gr.1 Golden ...
Speed Merchant Shows His Class In Pre-Race Workout North England produced a devastating display of speed when storming to victory in Monday morning's crucial 900-metre trial at Rosehill, firmly throwing down the gauntlet for the Gr.1 Golden Slipper. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt, purchased for US$280,000, demonstrated his exceptional class by leaving his rivals trailing in his ...
Superstar Jockey Faces Logistical Challenge For Prestigious Mounts James McDonald is mapping out an ambitious schedule after his masterclass aboard Voyage Bubble in the Gr.1 Stewards' Cup at Sha Tin. The New Zealand ace faces a demanding turnaround between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong commitments next month. Racing Against The Clock The timing couldn't be tighter for McDonald, who is slated to ...
