Horse Racing

Max Dynamite to get look at Flemington

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP International visitor Max Dynamite will take a look at Flemington racecourse in preparation for the Melbourne Cup. Trained by Willie Mullins in Ireland, Max Dynamite has completed quarantine at Werribee and will head to Flemington on Tuesday morning. ... Read More »

Lizard Island on song for Derby: Hyland

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP More than half a century after riding the first of two Victoria Derby winners, Pat Hyland has a realistic chance to take the Classic as a trainer. Hyland, who saddles up Lizard Island in Saturday’s $1.5 million Derby ... Read More »

The United States (IRE) still outside the Cup field

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

The United States (IRE) will now carry 52.5kg if he races in the $6.2m, Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on 3 November Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Punters think only one horse can win Victoria Derby 2015

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne The Victoria Derby is looming as a one-act affair at Flemington on Saturday. Tarzino, following his eye-catching run at Moonee Valley last Saturday, has firmed from $3.50 into $2.25 favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. While Tarzino dominates ... Read More »

Victorian Spring Carnival weather watch

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

The Melbourne weather forecast for the rest of the week leading into Victoria Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday – the long range forecast for Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 3rd, is for a dry, partly cloudy day with ... Read More »

Bendigo Cup Field – 2015

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

By Jozef Dobrovic The Final Field has been released for the 2015 Bendigo Cup which is to be run at Bendigo on Wednesday 28th, October 2015 at 4:00PM. View the Bendigo Cup Field. BONUS BET: Sign-up to Sportsbet.com.au via this ... Read More »

42 remain in Emirates Melbourne Cup field contention

October 26, 2015 Comments Off

A total of 42 horses remain in contention for a start in tomorrow week’s $6.2m, Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) following Monday’s close of second acceptances Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Lane booked for 2015 Melbourne Cup ride

October 25, 2015 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Jockey Damian Lane has been booked to ride Quest For More in Tuesday weeks Melbourne Cup. Delighted to have confirmation that @LaneDamian has secured the ride in Melbourne Cup on Quest For More — Dean Hawkes (@hawkeyemanagem1) ... Read More »

Winx and her place in history

October 25, 2015 Comments Off

It will be for history to decide just where stunning WS Cox Plate winner Winx sits among the pantheon of stars that have won Australia’s acknowledged weight-for-age championship. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Protectionist (GER) to return to Germany

October 25, 2015 Comments Off

Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist (GER) will continue his racing career in Germany with his original trainer Andreas Wohler Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »