Horse Racing

Changes to whip rules from December 1st

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

Racing Australia will amend the rules governing the use of the whip as from 1 December, 2015 – new limits, stronger penalties and uniform penalties across states Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Pivot could turn into carnival contender

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP Two years after setting up a Randwick stable, John Sargent has the quantity and depth to make a significant impact on the spring carnival races. The New Zealander has already made his presence felt in some of Australia’s ... Read More »

Campaign for Victorian country racing

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

The Victorian Minister for Racing Martin Pakula announced on Wednesday a major funding investment for Country Racing Victoria to support a new campaign aimed at boosting attendance at regional race meetings Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Vic racing available to regional viewers

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP Victorian racing will be available to 90 per cent of TV viewers after PRIME7 announced it will commence free-to-air coverage in regional areas. The PRIME7 coverage on channel 68 in regional areas of Victoria, New South Wales, Western ... Read More »

Elkington/Edwards to part ways

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

The pioneering training partnership of Bruce Elkington and Jamie Edwards will cease at the end of this week. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Live broadcasting on Prime announced

July 27, 2015 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Racing Victoria has announced that PRIME7 will commence broadcasting of Victorian thoroughbred races from 11.45am today into Vic, NSW, WA, ACT and QLD. You will be able to access the racing from PRIME7 on Channel 68. More: ... Read More »

Weir nearing 300 wins for the season

July 27, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer Darren Weir has edged closer to 300 winners for the season and has a four days left to reach the milestone. Weir-trained runners have been successful in 297 races this season Australia-wide and the trainer has four ... Read More »

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday form

July 27, 2015 Comments Off

Tuesday’s meetings include Pakenham-Synthetic, Wyong, South Africa’s Durbanville, France’s Le Teste de Buch and Chantilly, UK’s Wolverhampton-All Weather, Goodwood, Beverley, Worcester, Perth and Ireland’s Galway Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Winter Challenge nominations – 2015

July 27, 2015 Comments Off

By Jozef Dobrovic View the nominations for the 2015 Winter Challenge. The Winter Challenge will be run on Saturday 1st August at Rosehill Gardens racecourse. BONUS BET: Sign-up to Sportsbet.com.au via this link for a $501 Winter Challenge BONUS BET! ... Read More »

Rawiller rides five winners at Swan Hill

July 27, 2015 Comments Off

By AAP Brad Rawiller has continued his strong late-season form with five winners at Swan Hill taking him to second place on the Victorian jockeys’ premiership. Rawiller’s five victories on Monday’s 10-race program made it 11 winners for the jockey ... Read More »