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Damian Browne at home on Sunshine Coast

January 15, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Damian Browne has an enviable strike rate this season which is even more impressive on his home track, the Sunshine Coast. He heads to Saturday’s meeting with five leading chances – Volkhere (2200m, Open), Le Cap (1200m Open), ... Read More »

Ross pair need to overcome wide draws

January 15, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Les Ross admits the barrier draws for his two runners have not made it easy for the stable to claim successive wins in the Sunshine Coast 2YO Classic. Saturday’s 1200m-Classic carries prize money of $125,000 but many of ... Read More »

Star sprinter back from colic surgery

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Star sprinter Our Boy Malachi who was suspended from racing due to a bleeding attack last year as well as having to undergo colic surgery will trial on Tuesday with the Expressway Stakes the likely first up ... Read More »

Blue Diamond Stakes to be run for $1.5m

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP The Melbourne Racing Club and Racing Victoria are at odds over the funding for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Last October, RV announced a $500,000 prize money increase for Victoria’s only Group One race for two-year-olds, bringing it to ... Read More »

Coonawarra Vignerons Cup results – 2016

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By Jozef Dobrovic View the full race results for the 2016 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup run at Penola racecourse on 14/1/2016. Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight 1 1 EVENMOREACTION Michael O’leary Miss Georgina Cartwright (a4/50kg) 6 61kg (cd ... Read More »

Sunshine Coast market movers – 16/1/2016

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By Jozef Dobrovic We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Sunshine Coast on Saturday (16/1/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the ... Read More »

Punters warm to McEvoy 2YOs at Flemington

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Early betting on Saturday’s two-year-old race at Flemington suggests Tony McEvoy holds a strong hand. McEvoy saddles two runners in the Better Beyond Plate, debut Morphettville winner Hey Doc and Lessyd, a placegetter at his only two runs. ... Read More »

Dream Choice embarks on Qld career

January 14, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Former Sydney sprinter Dream Choice has found a new home with Robert Heathcote in Brisbane where the trainer hopes he can take advantage of the lighter weight scale. The seven-year-old will carry 55kg in his Queensland debut in ... Read More »

Melbourne Cup winning duo split

January 13, 2016 Comments Off

By JustHorseRacing Melbourne Cup winning trainer and jockey Darren Weir and Michelle Payne will go their separate ways with post Melbourne Cup commitments the cause of the issue. “All’s good, there’s no drama, but the people who do the work ... Read More »

Matt Cameron charged over Mime ride

January 13, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP New Zealand jockey Matt Cameron is facing a handling charge which could affect his partnership with glamour horses Xtravagant and Hasselhoof. Cameron has been charged over his ride on the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Mime who finished ... Read More »