Just Horse Racing News
Griffiths weighing up options for Selenia
By AAP The Golden Slipper is still on the table for stakes-winning filly Selenia. And while trainer Robbie Griffiths admits it is an ambitious target, he and his fellow owners have not ruled it out. The winner of a Listed ... Read More »
Joseph O’Brien to retire from riding
By AAP Dual Irish champion jockey Joseph O’Brien has decided not to ride at all this year to concentrate on his new role as a trainer. The move had been widely expected as the record-breaking jockey had been turning his ... Read More »
Wangaratta Cup rescheduled
By AAP The Wangaratta Cup has been rescheduled for Easter Sunday after officials were forced to call it off because of the heat. Sunday’s meeting was cancelled after five races because of an external power failure. A generator was brought ... Read More »
Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride
By AAP Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton sat on a horse for the first time barely a year ago. Next week, she’ll be competing on British horse racing’s biggest stage. Amid concerns she is taking on too big a challenge, ... Read More »
Gold Coast option for Tiger Tees
By AAP Veteran sprinter Tiger Tees’ moment of truth is likely to come at the Gold Coast with continuing rain in south east Queensland ensuring a rain-affected track. Retirement is looming for Tiger Tees unless he can show trainer Joe ... Read More »
The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test
By AAP Robbie Griffiths doubts whether The Quarterback is getting enough weight from established Group One stars in the Newmarket Handicap but the trainer hopes a return to his favourite track will help his cause. The Quarterback has 52kg in ... Read More »
Last Golden Slipper chance for some
By AAP The Golden Slipper might come too soon for a couple of the two-year-olds in Gerald Ryan’s stable but they will be given the chance to prove otherwise. The final two guaranteed spots in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper ... Read More »
My Kitchen Rules Stakes nominations – 2016
By Joseph View the nominations for the 2016 My Kitchen Rules Stakes. The My Kitchen Rules Stakes will be run on Saturday 12th March at Flemington racecourse. Horse Sex Age Trainer 1 CHARMED HARMONY G 6 John Sadler 2 CORONATION ... Read More »
Australian Cup on radar for 3yo Palentino
By AAP All going well, Australian Guineas Palentino will back up against the older horses in the Australian Cup. The Darren Weir-trained three-year-old survived a protest to win Saturday’s Group One Guineas (1600m) at Flemington. Weir said the colt had ... Read More »
Capitalist showing muscle soreness
By AAP Former Golden Slipper favourite Capitalist is receiving treatment for muscle soreness in his back but co-trainer Peter Snowden says he has no lameness. Capitalist was beaten as the odds-on favourite in Saturday’s Todman Stakes after which Racing NSW ... Read More »
