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The Nivision Field – 2019

The Nivision Field – 2019
October 22, 2019 Comments Off

By Joseph View the final field and barriers for the 2019 The Nivision. The Nivision will be run on Saturday 26th October at Randwick racecourse. Time: 3:20pm Distance: 1200m Class: Group 3 Have Your Say: Who do you think will ... Read More »

Horse welfare on ministers’ meeting agenda

Horse welfare on ministers’ meeting agenda
October 22, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Australia’s agriculture ministers will urgently discuss the welfare of retired racehorses after a scandal surrounding the animals being mistreated before being slaughtered. Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said the issue would be a top priority at Friday’s meeting ... Read More »

Damian Lane confident Lys Gracieux will win the Cox Plate

Damian Lane confident Lys Gracieux will win the Cox Plate
October 22, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP After claiming his first Caulfield Cup, star jockey Damian Lane is confident Lys Gracieux is the right horse to give him victory in another of Australia’s feature races, the Cox Plate. But the fact so many others are ... Read More »

Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve

Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve
October 22, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Ciaron Maher is naturally disappointed dual Cox Plate placegetter Humidor has been snubbed by the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee for a spot in this year’s field. But all hope is not lost, with Humidor the first reserve ... Read More »

Leading owner-breeder Ross Cutts dies

October 22, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP One of Queensland’s most successful thoroughbred owner-breeders Ross Cutts has died in Brisbane aged 78 after complications from heart surgery. Cutts is best known for his Group One winners Show A Heart, whose elite wins include a Stradbroke ... Read More »

O’Brien dominates final British Group One

October 21, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien seems certain to end the racing year on a high with the stable responsible for 11 of the 12 declared runners in the final Group One event of the British season. The Andrew Balding-trained ... Read More »

Hartnell to have Melbourne Cup week farewell

Hartnell to have Melbourne Cup week farewell
October 21, 2019 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Veteran stayer and crowd favourite Harntell is set to have his last run during the Flemington carnival. The four time G1 winner had his first start in Australia in the G1 Chipping Norton Stakes in early 2015 ... Read More »

Another International out of the Melbourne Cup

Another International out of the Melbourne Cup
October 21, 2019 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne The bad luck for International Melbourne Cup contenders has continued with another raider being ruled out of the race. Red Verdon has suffered a emerging bone issue in his off foreleg after he underwent a precautionary CT ... Read More »

Gold Mount, Qafila out of Melbourne Cup

October 21, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP English stayer Gold Mount has been retired after suffering a suspensory injury during the Caulfield Cup. Trained by Ian Williams, Gold Mount finished 12th, beaten just over four lengths, in Saturday’s $5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m). He had ... Read More »

Litt comfortable ahead of Plate decision

Litt comfortable ahead of Plate decision
October 21, 2019 Comments Off

By AAP Young Sydney trainer Richard Litt will take his stable star Castelvecchio for an easy gallop at The Valley ahead of an anticipated Cox Plate start and is confident the colt can give the race a shake if selected. ... Read More »