The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous horse race. Its fame resonates throughout the world, perhaps only matched in terms of global audience by the Epsom Derby and Kentucky Derby. The magnitude of the Melbourne Cup cannot be underestimated and the fame and fortune afforded the winner is unparalleled in world sport. Little wonder that […]
The Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes is an important lead up to The Australian Oaks, the premier classic race for 3YO fillies over the Sydney Autumn Carnival. The $500,000 Vinery Stud Stakes is run over a distance of 2,000 metres at Rosehill Gardens, on the final day of the Rosehill carnival. The distance of 2000m […]
It was a farewell like no other. Tears shed and emotions overflowed as racegoers bid their final farewell to the great mare Winx. All present at the track, throughout Australia and across the globe, knew they had not seen any horse like her, and likely not ever again. It was a privilege and a pleasure […]
Group 1 hero The Autumn Sun will be conspicuous by his absence when the some of the finest three-year-olds in Australia compete for the ATC Australian Derby on Saturday. Chris Waller’s superstar has already won the Randwick Guineas and the Rosehill Guineas this year. He had the opportunity to become the first horse since It’s […]
The Autumn Sun’s explosive victory in the 2018 Caulfield Guineas was more than enough to guarantee this regally-bred colt an auspicious future stud career. If his stallion passport needed one more stamp, it was provided in the Group One Randwick Guineas. The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice x Azmiyna) produced one of the most stunning performances […]
Owning your very own racehorse sounds like a cool idea to many, and maybe a dream for some. But isn’t racehorse ownership only reserved for the wealthy and elite of society? Maybe owning a racehorse that’s currently already a champion might be out of reach for most people, but there are ways to own a […]
In an unusual and not often seen move, horse racing in Britain was suspended last week amid fears of an outbreak of equine flu. On the 7th of February, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) made the decision to suspend races until further notice. In all 23 meetings did not go ahead and this was in […]
Australia is a rich and fertile ground for world-class sprinters. Victories in some of the premier sprint races in the world, including 4 memorable wins in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (Choisir, Starspangledbanner, Black Caviar and Merchant Navy) shows Australia’s sprinting prowess at the top level. Australia’s reputation as a producer of elite […]
Did you know that Australia’s thoroughbred horse racing industry is #3 on the entire planet? Isn’t that amazing? The most important race in Australia is the Melbourne Cup. It has captivated Australians and has them under its thrall. As a matter of fact, it’s considered to be the “race that stops a nation.” Another popular pastime […]
She was a maiden a week ago, now Aristia is a two-time winner including today’s Group 1 Kennedy Oaks at Flemington. Five days after winning the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes, Aristia (Lonhro x Nakaaya) added the blue riband Oaks to her resume for her large and loud group of owners. The Greg Perry-bred Aristia led […]
Who will win the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
There isn’t anything more prestigious in the world of national hunt racing than the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and though we may still be over six months from the legendary race getting underway, that hasn’t stopped online sportsbooks from setting up their stall early. The Gold Cup is the last Grade One action of the best jumps […]
Second Consecutive Win for Blue Point
Royal Ascot has started, and day one has brought some great results. Blue Point has secured a win in the King’s Stand Stake for the second year running Bets.com.au reports today. Blue Point, who has been trained by Charlie Appleby, has managed to get a tremendous historic win for the second year running in the […]
Santa Anita Controversy Continues
Last week the Southern California race track of Santa Anita reopened after being closed for a full investigation following the abnormally high loss of life which saw 22 horses put to sleep following accidents on the primary or training tracks. Bonusbets.com reports that just two days after the investigations were completed and the track was reopened […]
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