Sky Racing News

No Mornington Cup for Bolton despite win

Feb 4 2012

Trainer Stephen Brown has scrapped Mornington Cup plans for Bolton after jockey Nick Hall told him the horse would struggle over 2400 metres.

Moody plays down Dubai for Caviar

Feb 4 2012

Peter Moody says the big negative against Black Caviar racing in Dubai on her way to England is the length of time she will be away from home.

Cassidy lands first win back from injury

Feb 4 2012

Trainer Barry Baldwin was relieved to see Havatryst return to his form and give jockey Larry Cassidy his first win back from injury at Doomben.

Emmalene set for Sydney despite failing

Feb 4 2012

Trainer Liam Birchley will press ahead with plans to tackle the Light Finger Stakes in Sydney with Emmalene despite her Doomben failure.

Bel Sprinter after Oakleigh Plate

Feb 4 2012

Jason Warren is staying with Plan A and running the impressive Bel Sprinter in the Oakleigh Plate rather than the Lightning Stakes.

Mosheen thrills her new Japanese owner

Feb 4 2012

VRC Oaks winner Mosheen has given her new part owner Katsumi Yoshida an instant return on his investment with victory at Caulfield.

Mama's Choice a Blue Diamond contender

Feb 4 2012

David Hayes, who holds the training record of five Blue Diamond wins, said he was happy and relieved Mama's Choice had stepped up as a contender.

Bees invade Caulfield horse walkway

Feb 4 2012

A hive of bees stirred up in a hedge near a walkway has caused horses to be diverted when being walked to and from the Caulfield mounting yard.

Bell rides winner on 19th birthday

Feb 4 2012

Star apprentice Tim Bell celebrated his 19th birthday riding a winner aboard Rare Subject in front of his parents at Doomben on Saturday

Johannapine earns crack at top sprinters

Feb 4 2012

Lightly raced mare Johannapine has earned a crack against the better class sprinters after posting her third win in four starts at Caulfield.

Sires Produce on Doubtfilly's agenda

Feb 4 2012

Mackay trainer Stu Kendrick will weigh up all options before deciding whether Doomben winner Doubtfilly will return for the Brisbane winter carnival.

Binocular team mull alternative

Feb 4 2012

Plans for leading Cheltenham Festival contender Binocular will have to be revised following the loss of the Sandown meeting due to frost.

Big race options open to Gamilati

Feb 4 2012

Godolphin will explore big race options at Royal Ascit and Newmarket for Gamilati following the filly's win in the 1000 Guineas in Dubai.

Kempton planning Kauto tribute

Feb 4 2012

Champion jumper Kauto Star will be honoured with a bar in his name at Kempton racetrack to be opened later this month.

Warwick Farm meeting officially abandoned

Feb 4 2012

The Warwick Farm meeting has officially been lost with trainers now having to rearrange plans for their Sydney autumn carnival horses.

Lightning or Oakleigh Plate for Kulgrinda

Feb 3 2012

Trainers Peter Moody and Jason Warren are keeping their options open regarding Oakleigh Plate or Lightning Stakes starts for Kulgrinda and Bel Sprinter.

Secret misson for Australian Guineas

Feb 3 2012

Secret Hills could be the second runner for trainer Mick Price in next month's Australian Guineas if can prove himself starting with the Manfred Stakes.

Didntcostalot to maintain his winning ways

Feb 3 2012

Didntcostalot can further enhance his bank balance at Warwick Farm where he will be out to keep his unbeaten record intact.

Karuta Queen no good thing says Pride

Feb 3 2012

Trainer Joe Pride believes he has the ammunition to down odds-on favourite Karuta Queen at Warwick Farm, saying she is vulnerable first-up in the wet.

Jimando to tighten Blue Diamond grip

Feb 3 2012

Tony McEvoy believes Jimando holds his own in his trackwork compared to past Blue Diamond winners he helped prepare from Lindsay Park.

Doubtfully on trial for Brisbane winter

Feb 3 2012

North Queensland filly Doubtfilly is ready to win in Brisbane again with trainer Stu Kenrick hoping her breeding helps her get through the wet at Doomben.

Griffith choses Warwick Farm for Sugera

Feb 3 2012

Scone trainer Luke Griffith has opted to give in-form country mare Sugera the biggest test of her career and chase the money at Warwick Farm.

Baldwin has barrier concerns for Havatryst

Feb 3 2012

Trainer Barry Baldwin is more worried by a bad barrier draw than two recent failures by Havatryst who he still believes can make the grade at stakes level.

The Big Steel's autumn campaign in doubt

Feb 3 2012

Mornington and Launceston Cup plans are in doubt for The Big Steel because of muscle soreness which has stopped him running at Caulfield.

HK title up for grabs – Chairman’s Sprint Prize preview

Feb 3 2012

Lucky Nine will be out to claim the title of Hong Kong’s best sprinter when he takes on a class field in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin this Sunday.

Foxwedge in Melbourne for Lightning

Feb 2 2012

Top colt Foxwedge has arrived in Melbourne to prepare for the Lightning Stakes but two-year-old stablemate Don't Blink has been ruled out of the autumn.

Rifleman shooting for stakes win

Feb 2 2012

David Hayes has taken the opportunity to test promising colt Rifleman against the likes of top filly Mosheen in Listed grade on Saturday.

Alma's Fury could wait for Apollo Stakes

Feb 2 2012

Alma's Fury is likely to miss Saturday's Warwick Farm meeting due to the wet conditions with trainer Paul Murray looking at the Apollo Stakes.

Neville Wilson nearing return

Feb 2 2012

Neville WIlson says he is a couple of months away from making a comeback to race riding after a fall 10 months ago threatened to end his career.

Bel on trial for Group One sprints

Feb 2 2012

Jockey Ben Melham says the challenge will be to get Bel Sprinter to settle in running when he resumes at Caulfield on Saturday.

First juvenile runner for Pride

Feb 2 2012

Joe Pride will unveil the first of his new brigade of youngsters when Whirling Lass makes her debut at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

Bogged ambulance puts end to races

Feb 2 2012

It was good weather for ducks, bearable for horses but the rain was too much for an ambulance which became bogged on the Hawkesbury track.

Marked can help pay for stablemates

Feb 2 2012

Rob Heathcote hopes Marked can help recoup some of his expenses from the recent yearling sales when the gelding runs at Doomben on Saturday.

Sea Galleon on Cups trail

Feb 2 2012

Cindy Alderson is mindful that Sea Galleon and Montgomery are at their best with the cut out of the ground and will be careful where she places them.

Igugu stamps her greatness

Feb 2 2012

If we didn’t know it beforehand, we learned something on Saturday night. Igugu is not just the best horse in South Africa, she’s a genuine world-class galloper.

The Sixties chasing another win

Feb 2 2012

Trainer Tracy Green is hoping The Sixties can continue on his winning way after ending a lengthy losing streak with his last start Eagle Farm victory.

Velrosso on autumn trail

Feb 2 2012

Untapped colt Velrosso and improving stayer Permit will spearhead trainer Chris Waller's team at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

Treble to Zac Purton

Feb 2 2012

Zac Purton was to the fore at Happy Valley with a winning treble, taking him to outright third in the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership.

Youthful Jack wins in Tassie

Feb 2 2012

Rejuvenated gelding Youthful Jack posted an impressive win at his Tasmanian debut, taking out the feature event at Launceston on Wednesday night.

Ballabriggs tops National entry

Feb 2 2012

Ballabriggs is the early favourite to defend his Granf National title in April with 82 horses entered for the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree.

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