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Darren Danis rides Run Buddy Run to victory at Kranji Racecourse. Photo: Singapore Turf Club Waikato hoop Darren Danis has returned to New Zealand content in the knowledge that he has fulfilled a lifelong dream of riding a winner at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore. The Singapore native had been inspired to follow his father into a career in the saddle and began riding track work at Kranji before the opportunity arose to move to New Zealand a decade ago. The 32-year-old rider has enjoyed plenty of success in New Zealand, recording 101 wins, including two at stakes level, but he still had an itch to compete on the track where it all began. With Kranji’s imminent closure in October, it was now or never for Danis to head back to his homeland to ride, and he secured a contract with the Singapore Turf Club which commenced in April. “It was very nostalgic riding in Singapore,” Danis said. “It was where it all began and it was great catching up with Brian Dean (trainer, former employer) who was happy for me. “But it was quite sad to see how racing has gone, knowing that it is all going to finish on the 5th of October. It was a bittersweet moment.” With the closure of the Macau Jockey Club in April, there was an influx of jockeys to Singapore upon Danis’ arrival, and he said that made it hard for him to gain any traction. “I went at the wrong time because there was an abundance of jockeys rather than horses,” he said. “I was lucky to get three or four rides a weekend. It wasn’t easy, you still had to put the hard yards in. The top jockeys were there from Monday to Saturday, and it was quite difficult to get a ride. “But the whole Singapore Turf Club and trainers were very welcoming and hospitable.” Danis rode just the one winner during his time in Singapore, but he was rapt that he was able to fulfil that lifelong dream in front of his family. “I only rode one winner, Run Buddy Run,” he said. “As much as I would have loved to have ridden more, it was good to get that one win and tick that off the bucket list.” Danis was glad he was able to compete in front of his family and he said his win aboard Run Buddy Run may have attracted a new generation of his family to the sport. “Riding in front of the family was great, they were there every weekend,” he said. “I hadn’t seen my Granddad for five years, so it was good to see him. My niece is nearly three and I hadn’t spent much time with her. Unfortunately, she couldn’t come to the races because you can’t go to the races in Singapore until you are 18, but she was watching on TV and she is now even saying ‘Run Buddy Run’.” Danis said riding in Singapore took a bit to get used to, particularly having to ride at such a light weight. “They race very competitively over there and it is such a different style, they go faster. It was quite good to ride against the best (jockeys) there,” he said. “I had to ride 52kg every weekend. They ride light over there, they even claim at 52kg. I hadn’t ridden over 150 winners, so I still had my 1kg claim. “I did a lot of running to get my weight down, trying to balance with the food I ate – all the food that I have craved and missed for a long time.” While in Singapore, Danis said there was no shortage of visitors from New Zealand. “Some friends of mine from New Zealand came over to watch,” he said. “Corey Campbell, my manager Sam Durrant, Masa Hashizume and Kylan Wiles all came over and had a great time. It was good to show them my home.” Danis arrived back in New Zealand last Friday and said he is giving himself a week to settle back in before kicking off his season. “I always planned to come back in August because the new season has started and I didn’t want to lose out,” he said. “The last few meetings (in Singapore) are likely to be the same horses running and they are going to get less horses and it will be even harder to get rides then. I thought it was a good idea to come home and start my season here and try and get on the good ones. “I am going to freelance again and will come back to Matamata more often (to ride track work) and hopefully things play out even better.” Horse racing news View the full article

Velocious will contest the Taupo Pak ’N’ Save 3YO Fillies (1100m) at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images Serious spring business will begin early for trainer Stephen Marsh at Taupo where two of his young stable stars will make their seasonal debuts on Wednesday. Group 1 winner Velocious and unbeaten stakes winner Super Photon will resume in their respective age group events with both three-year-olds in fine fettle to open their campaigns. “They are in small but very interesting fields and it’s exciting to get these good horses back on track,” Marsh said. “We certainly haven’t screwed them down yet, but it’s an ideal kick off point and they are forward enough after a jump-out and a very soft trial each so they are going into their races extremely well.” Last season’s Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) winner Velocious opens her preparation in the Taupo Pak ’N’ Save 3YO Fillies (1100m) while Super Photon returns in the Poverty Bay Turf Club 3YO Colts & Geldings (1100m). Plans beyond Taupo for the pair are yet to be confirmed, with Australia firmly in the mix. “We’re not 100 percent sure, but there is a big chance the filly (Velocious) will head to Melbourne,” Marsh said. “There is the Thousand Guineas (Group 1, 1600m) and a lot of 1100 and 1200m races for fillies and they are mostly set weights and penalties, so she will have to carry decent weights.” While Marsh is happy with his charge’s condition, who will be ridden by Craig Grylls, he is wary about the threat posed by the Ken and Bev Kelso-trained Alabama Lass. “She looks very quick and she may well be too fast for us around Taupo,” Marsh said. “I just want to see our filly nice and relaxed and attacking the line strongly.” Ironically, Alabama Lass will be partnered by Velocious’ regular rider of last term Sam Spratt who made her decision based on the likelihood of the latter going to Australia. Meanwhile, Joe Doyle’s mount Super Photon was a debut winner last term before the Super Seth colt kept his perfect record intact with victory in the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m). “He could go to Melbourne and go toward the Caulfield Guineas (Group 1, 1600m) but again, it’s still up in the air,” Marsh said. “Australia is in our sights, but he could also go to Riccarton for the 2000 Guineas (Group 1, 1600m). “It’s hard to know which way to go and I’m thinking both horses will let us know if we should go to Melbourne, but there is still great racing at home for them. “The tracks and the spring weather here may be a concern and I’m 50/50 at the moment and happy to go either way.” Marsh is also keen on the resuming Taupo chances of Merchant Queen in the Waikato Stud Handicap (1200m). The daughter of Merchant Navy, who will benefit from apprentice Triston Moodley’s 2kg claim, won twice last season and finished runner-up in the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m). “Her form last preparation was extremely good and she trialled up well, she could end up in a pretty handy sprint race over Christmas,” Marsh said. Horse racing news View the full article

Terra Mitica pleased when winning her 1300m heat at the Cambridge Synthetic trials on Tuesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Imported mare Terra Mitica impressed during her first New Zealand campaign and she firmly indicated there was more improvement to come this time around with an eye-catching trial on Tuesday. The Irish-bred six-year-old is raced by Cambridge Stud’s Brendan and Jo Lindsay and won an open 1300m heat on the synthetic track at Cambridge in her first steps toward adding black type to her record. Terra Mitica lobbed along at the back of the small field and rider Warren Kennedy sat quietly in the run home as she coasted home under her own steam. “There were only two other horses in it, but she trialled really well and has put on a bit of condition and matured,” private trainer Lance Noble said. “I thought she did a very good job for a two-win horse that came from England and was pretty highly rated and ended up in open company straight away. “I think she is in the right shape to carry on with it this year.” The daughter of Ulysees won open distance handicaps at Pukekohe and Matamata and finished fourth in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m). “Her main goal will be the Counties Cup (Group 3, 2100m) so we will be working backwards from that,” Noble said. Stablemate Habana was given a quiet time to finish fourth under Kennedy in his open 950m heat. The son of Zoustar was successful in the Group 3 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) and the Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) last time in and will be tried in a new role. “He has come back well, he’s a fully mature horse now and he’s up in the ratings now so he will be carrying a fair bit of weight in handicaps,” Noble said. “We’re quite keen to push him out to see if he can get 2000m and if he can, it would open up a few more options for him.” Embellish’s stakes performed daughter Luberon also wasn’t put under any pressure by Kennedy to finish second in her 950m heat. “She had a funny sort of season which started off so promisingly and then we had a few issues with her, so she’ll just work her way through the grades and see where we end up,” Noble said. He will also have an interesting runner at Taupo on Wednesday with Little Stirrer to make her New Zealand debut in the Taupo Pak ‘N’ Save 3YO Fillies (1100m). The well-named daughter of Written Tycoon, who is out of Snitzel mare Teaspoon, won one of her three starts last season when prepared for Cambridge Stud at Lindsay Park. “The Hayes boys (Ben, Will and JD) had her and she won a two-year-old race and we thought she probably wasn’t quite going to measure up to their Group horses,” Noble said. “It will be a good test for her at Taupo with a couple of smart ones in it, but we’re happy with her. “We’ll get a good line on her and whether she goes on to the other early three-year-old fillies’ races like the Gold Trail Stakes (Group 3, 1200m).” Horse racing news View the full article

Gohugo (inside) will contest the Reliable Man @ Westbury Stud (1300m) at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Consistent gelding Gohugo will kick-off his spring preparation at Taupo on Wednesday in the Reliable Man @ Westbury Stud (1300m). The six-year-old son of Per Incanto has won just one of his 16 starts, but has placed on 11 occasions, and trainers Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos are confident he can be competitive first-up. “He has won $60,000 in placings, so he has gone alright,” Lowry said. “He is a year older and he is nice and fresh, so he should go well.” Gohugo has been lumbered with 60kg on Wednesday and will jump from barrier four with jockey Kavish Chowdhoory aboard. All going to plan, Gohugo will head to his home track of Hastings on September 7 to compete on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival. “He is getting ready for the spring carnival here (Hastings),” Lowry said. “There is a 1300m and a 1400m, and if he happened to win at Taupo he would go to the (rating) 75 1400m.” Looking ahead to the weekend, Lowry will head north to Te Rapa with two contenders on Saturday, including Wewillrock in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m). The six-year-old gelding has been in good form this preparation, winning two and runner-up in three of his last five starts, including a second placing to Imwonderfultonight in the Listed City Of Napier Spring (1200m). It will be seven weeks between runs for the gelding, but Lowry said he likes his races spaced and is hopeful his charge will feature in the finish on Saturday, with an eye towards the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings next month. “I am happy with him. He is fit and we are hoping he will be competitive,” Lowry said. “If he went alright he will go to the Tarzino.” Lowry will also line-up the Little Avondale Stud-bred and raced Eyegeegee in the Super Seth 1500. The son of Time Test has won two of his five starts, including last start at Otaki in June, and is also on a path towards the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival. “It is a nice kick-off for him over 1500m leading into here,” Lowry said. Horse racing news View the full article

What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, August 21, 2024 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Melbourne Racing Club will host an eight-race program on the Lakeside track at Sandown this Wednesday afternoon. The track was rated as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, but with a good amount of rain forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, the surface may worsen into the Soft range. The rail will be pushed out to the +9m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown: Preferential Preferential has been racing well this preparation, recording two wins for the Ben, Will & JD Hayes stable and she will step up to 2400m for the second time in four starts on Wednesday. The daughter of Preferment settled behind the speed and tried to catch the leaders napping last start before being run over halfway down the home straight. Now that she drops back in grade to a Benchmark 64 and rises in trip, Preferential will prove very hard to beat. Best Bet Race 4 – #4 Preferential (10) 5yo Mare | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Blake Shinn (60kg) +260 with Neds Next Best at Sandown: Kahhof John Moloney and Mark Zahra will combine with Kahhof, who will return from a 20-week spell with the benefit of one quiet trial in the lead-up. This son of Pierro ended last preparation with an impressive win at this track over 1400m, when he had to overcome traffic in the home straight and should have won by further. With Zahra jumping aboard for his first ride on this guy, it is expected that he will settle in a perfect position and get every chance to win first-up. Next Best Race 5 – #8 Kahhof (6) 4yo Gelding | T: John Moloney | J: Mark Zahra (59kg) +450 with Dabble Best Value at Sandown: Way Up High Way Up High recorded the best last 200m section of the race when she returned from a 10-week freshen over 1600m at this track and trip on August 7. The Dan O’Sullivan-trained mare settled last for most of the journey and started to pick her way through the field to finish in fifth place, beaten 2.4 lengths by Aiming. This daughter of Last Typhoon will appreciate a rise in trip to 2000m second-up, and at +900 with online bookmakers, Way Up High is a great each-way bet. Best Value Race 3 – #5 Way Up High (1) 6yo Mare | T: Dan O’Sullivan | J: Zac Spain (59kg) +900 with Picklebet Sandown quaddie tips for Wednesday Sandown quadrella selections Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2-3-7-8 1-2-6-10-11-12 4-5-8-11 2-3-7-10-13-16 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, August 21, 2024 First Race 1:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program scheduled to get underway at 1:25pm local time. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and although the track is rated a Soft 7 at the time of acceptances, the sunny skies forecast in the lead-up should mean an upgrade to the Good range for race day. Check out our best bets and quaddie numbers for the Warwick Farm races on August 21. Best Bet at Warwick Farm: Celerity Celerity returns after a 178-day spell and appears primed for a first-up assault. The daughter of Exceed And Excel was held back under a stranglehold by Zac Lloyd in a recent trial at Hawkesbury on August 5, with the three-year-old seemingly ready to explode if given the cue in the final furlong. She was earmarked as a top seed for Godolphin heading into last season’s Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), and although she was unable to reach those hefty targets, this maiden appears well within her grasp. Best Bet Race 2 – #3 Celerity (3) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (57.5kg) +280 with Unibet Next Best at Warwick Farm: House Of Cards House Of Cards couldn’t have been more impressive first-up at Hawkesbury on August 1, careering away to score by 2.8 lengths as he was eased down by Tommy Berry in the concluding stages. He gets his first crack at metro company in this wide-open BM72 contest, and with Berry likely to stalk his rivals from the one-one, watch for House Of Cards, who should be powering home down the centre of the course as he looks to secure back-to-back wins. Next Best Race 5 – #12 House Of Cards (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Michael Freedman | J: Tommy Berry (57kg) +320 with Bet365 Best Value at Warwick Farm: Rasp Although Rasp was winless in four starts last preparation, the James Cummings-trained gelding contested some classy races, including the Listed Fernhill Mile (1600m) where he managed to close within three lengths of Broadsiding. He drops back significantly in grade as he returns from a 129-day spell, and despite the 1300m being short of his best trip, punters can expect Rasp to be closing well at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 1 – #6 Rasp (11) 3yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (58.5kg) +1300 with Neds Warwick Farm quadrella selections Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2-3-6-8-9-11 3-8-12 1-3-4-6-9-14 2-5-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

By Michael Guerin Team Dunn are set to be the major players at the first big-time Addington meeting of the spring as they bring out of the big guns on Friday night. The premiership leaders of Robert and Jenna Dunn have a remarkable six starters in the $40,000 Allied Security Maurice Holmes Vase, the pacing centrepiece of the night while they also have Sunnys Sister returning in the Basil Dean Trot. Add in Aardiebythehill and Mighty Logan in that mobile 2600m and they will have nine starters over the two major races, a feat that would rarely has been matched in New Zealand before with the obvious exception of the All Stars at their peak. The Maurice Holmes has drawn a 16-horse field with the Telfer pair of B D Joe and Ohoka Connor the only starters off the 10m handicap, although there are three on the unruly. It is going to provide a nightmare for bookies and plenty of fun for punters with the ratings ranging from R64 for Boudica to B D Joe’s 103 mark with everything from former NZ Cup contenders to Black Mach stepping up from the intermediate grade. The winner of the Vase is guaranteed a start in the NZ Cup and considering how many non-regular Cup type horses there are in the field it could provide a genuine golden ticket. B D Joe will have his race day start since the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup last year, when he finished eighth. One horse facing a different challenge this week is stablemate Ohoka Connor, with senior trainer Steve Telfer wanting to see improved standing start manners from the big boy. “He has been missing away from the stand and did it again in his trial recently so we want to see that improve,” says Telfer. “If he doesn’t start getting it right it will be hard to aim him at the NZ Cup and we may even look at Australia and mobile races, like the Victoria Cup (October 12).” To see Friday’s Addington fields click here View the full article

A sale-topping $2.3 million purchase from the 2022 Ocala Breeders' April 2-Year-Old Sale, Arabian Knight served notice on Breeders' Cup day that year when he drew clear in a seven-furlong maiden race in a time of 1:21.98. View the full article

The always self-assured Mike Repole may not be supremely confident heading into the Travers Stakes (G1), but he hasn't lost an ounce of faith in his homebred champion Fierceness.View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Breeders’ Plate Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1000m The Breeders’ Plate is a Group 3 race for two-year-old colts and geldings run at Randwick over 1000 metres. Established in 1906, the Breeders Plate has always been contested over this distance. Initially a Principal Race, the Breeders Plate was promoted to Group 3, demoted to Listed in 1992, and then reinstated as a Group 3 event in 2018. In 2007, Breeders Plate was postponed due to equine influenza, but resumed in early 2008 as a key Golden Slipper lead-up. The Breeders’ Plate has produced many future stars, including Golden Slipper winners Eskimo Prince, Baguette, Luskin Star, Pierro, and Capitalist. Gai Waterhouse has an exceptional record in the Breeders Plate, including filling the trifecta in 2023 with just three entries. 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Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race … Read More Empire Of Japan impresses in Breeders’ Plate triumph Australia horse racing news 2 years ago It could well be a case of $680,000 well spent after Empire Of Japan finished strongly to win the Group … Read More Randwick full racing tips & quaddie picks | Saturday, October 1 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Royal Randwick plays host to a massive 10-race program on Saturday afternoon headlined by the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) … Read More 2YO trials: Coolangatta & Drisana show Gimcrack Stakes potential Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Our Sydney form analyst has run his eye over Monday’s two-year-old trials at Randwick-Kensington in search of some potential contenders … Read More Mcdonald Lands Juvenile Double At Randwick Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jockey James McDonald has cleaned up in the opening two-year-old races of the Sydney season, highlighted by his Gimcrack Stakes … Read More 2024 Breeders’ Plate Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2024 Breeders’ Plate final field is released. Previous Breeders’ Plate Fields 2023 Breeders’ Plate field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Bodyguard Peter & Paul Snowden Tommy Berry 13 56kg 2 Capitol Hill John Thompson Rachel King 2 56kg 3 Counteroffensive Peter & Paul Snowden Joao Moreira 12 56kg 4 Counterpart Gerlad Ryan & Sterling Alexiou Kerrin McEvoy 14 56kg 5 Espionage Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Blake Shinn 10 56kg 6 Fearless Peter & Paul Snowden Chad Schofield 8 56kg 7 Force Red Peter & Paul Snowden Andrew Adkins 5 56kg 8 Highness Michael Freedman Zac Lloyd 9 56kg 9 Marais Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou Tim Clark 1 56kg 10 Prost Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Adam Hyeronimus 4 56kg 11 Scampi Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jason Collett 7 56kg 12 Straight Charge Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Regan Bayliss 11 56kg 13 Too Soon Matthew Smith Dylan Gibbons 6 56kg 14 Volatile Peter & Paul Snowden James McDonald 3 56kg 2023 Breeders’ Plate result 1st – Espionage (+650) 2nd – Straight Charge (+100) 3rd – Prost (+340) Recent runnings of the Breeders’ Plate: 2023: Espionage leads home stable trifecta After going down by the barest of margins in the Gimcrack Stakes, Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott went one better in the Breeders’ Plate, with Espionage ($8.00) getting the better of the stablemate Straight Charge ($4.80) in a close photo at Randwick. The race favourite with online bookmakers, Scampi ($2.90), led the field up to the home turn, but as soon as the whips began to crack, the Waterhouse & Bott runners claimed the leaders within a few strides. With 200m to go, Blake Shinn and Regan Bayliss settled down to fight out the finish, with Shinn getting the upper hand in the final strides to claim the Group 3 contest in a tight photo. Rounding out the Waterhouse & Bott trifecta was the fast-finishing Prost ($19.00), who burst through a gap late to charge at his stablemates in the final 50m. 2022: Empire Of Japan reigns supreme Peter and Paul Snowden, renowned for their knack with two-year-olds, clinched their third Group 3 Breeders’ Plate (1000m) victory with Empire Of Japan. Starting as the $5.50 third favorite in a competitive field, the colt showcased a remarkable burst of speed to dominate the race. Under jockey James McDonald, he trailed the eight-runner field early from barrier eight. Accelerating past rivals at the 400m mark, Empire Of Japan surged past the $4.60 favorite, Physical Graffiti, and then overhauled Mach Ten to secure victory. 2021: Sejardan storms to juvenile feature success Trainer Gary Portelli’s strategy to prepare Sejardan for race day rather than the trials paid off handsomely. After finishing a close second in the official trials prior to his debut, Sejardan showed significant improvement. Despite a brief scare at the gates when he caught a hind leg on the side rail, Sejardan remained composed and professional under Jason Collett. Caught behind runners with 400m to go, Sejardan took time to find clear ground but unleashed a dazzling turn of foot to storm past his rivals, securing a 1.25-length victory over the well-regarded I Am Invincible colts, Zambezi River and Emperor. 2020: Shaquero hits the spot on debut Shaquero, who prepared for his debut with a trial win at Waller’s Gold Coast base on September 21, made a strong impression when claiming the Group 3 Breeders’ Plate (1000m). Ridden by the in-form James McDonald, Shaquero was driven to the front early and had plenty left in the tank in the straight. He held off the challenge of I Am Invincible colt Construct by 1.25 lengths, with Star Turn colt Astrologer finishing third, the same distance behind. Previous winners of the Breeders’ Plate Breeders’ Plate Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2023 Espionage Blake Shinn Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2022 Empire Of Japan James McDonald Peter & Paul Snowden 2021 Sejardan Jason Collett Gary Portelli 2020 Shaquero James McDonald Chris Waller 2019 Global Quest James McDonald Chris Waller 2018 Dubious Michael Walker Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2017 Performer Hugh Bowman Chris Waller 2016 Khan Blake Shinn Peter & Paul Snowden 2015 Capitalist Blake Shinn Paul Snowden 2014 Vancouver Tye Angland Gai Waterhouse 2013 Law Tim Clark Gai Waterhouse 2012 Whittington Tommy Berry Gai Waterhouse 2011 Pierro Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse 2010 Smart Missile Corey Brown Anthony Cummings 2009 Run For Wilson Blake Shinn Jason Coyle 2008 Real Saga Glyn Schofield John Hawkes 2008 Sebring Blake Shinn Gai Waterhouse 2006 Murtajill Jim Cassidy Tim Martin 2005 Super Savings Lenny Beasley Graeme Rogerson 2004 Snitzel Glen Boss Gerald Ryan 2003 Charge Forward Hugh Bowman John O’Shea 2002 Ribald Darren Beadman John Hawkes 2001 Choisir Lenny Beasley Paul Perry 2000 Mistegic Brian York Lee Curtis Breeders’ Plate winners pre-2000 Breeders’ Plate Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Sparks 1998 High Rolling 1997 Mr Innocent 1996 Encounter 1995 Clang 1994 Ravarda 1993 Marwina 1992 Danger 1991 Ghost Story 1990 Volts 1989 Bounce Again 1988 Show County 1987 Molokai Prince 1986 Maizcay 1985 Pre Catelan 1984 Take Your Partner 1983 My Mate Zero 1982 Palida Bay 1981 Karioi Star 1980 Iandra Lad 1979 Prince Granada 1978 Bing Convoy / Starmunda 1977 Smokey Jack / Karion 1976 Luskin Star / Star System 1975 Blue And Gold / Count Rajan 1974 Ein Prosit 1973 Definate 1972 Jewel Thief 1971 Sovereign Slipper 1970 Regal Gauntlet 1969 Baguette 1968 Shifway 1967 Red Pilot 1966 Pratten Park 1965 Nebo Road 1964 Peace Council 1963 Eskimo Prince 1962 Romanda 1961 High Vista 1960 Young Brolga 1959 Sky High 1958 Front Cover 1957 Mighty Kingdom 1956 Flying Kurana 1955 Rumleigh 1954 Kingster 1953 Lindbergh 1952 First Chapte 1951 Joy Lad 1950 Lloric 1949 Nirandoli 1948 High Jip 1947 Riptide 1946 Temeraire 1945 Havoc 1944 Magnificent 1943 Victory Lad 1942 Moorland 1941 Bangster 1940 Yaralla 1939 Flying Knight 1938 Royal Sceptre / Beaucaire 1937 Pandava 1936 Rodborough 1935 Gold Rod 1934 Wise Boy 1933 Fashion Star 1932 Limarch 1931 Caramba 1930 Movie Star 1929 Delwood 1928 Gold Tinge 1927 Ramulus 1926 Beckwith 1925 Rampion 1924 Nincompoop 1923 Heroic 1922 King Carnival 1921 Salrak 1920 Vaccine 1919 Cool Light 1918 Bundella 1917 Almoner 1916 Baltic Sea 1915 Wolaroi 1914 Del Monte 1913 Eugeny 1912 Beragoon 1911 Ventura 1910 Cisco 1909 Desert Rose 1908 Zilka 1907 Baw Bee 1906 Boniform Recommended! 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Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot. Photo: RacingNSW Zac Lloyd piloted Lady Of Camelot to a trial victory at Randwick on Monday, with connections potentially eyeing him for the ride in next month’s Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) runner-up led her star-studded trial by 1.3 lengths over Giga Kick, leaving Lloyd impressed. “That was my first time sitting on her back, and she’s obviously a very good filly,” the jockey told Racing.com. “She gave me a great, great feel and trialled really well. I was instructed to give her a nice hit-out, so I jumped, let her flow to the front, and built up the straight. And I thought she did her work very well.” Co-trainer Adrian Bott was at the track to observe the Slipper-winning filly and was equally pleased. “She looked sharp,” Bott said. “She took the improvement that we wanted to see. They ran good time. There seemed a bit of depth to the trial as well, which helps give you a bit of validation to the performance. “Zac was on there to get a feel for the Moir, and at this stage, that’s where we’re on track to go. “She’s won a Group 1 race, so the chance to do something at weight-for-age is always another valuable addition for her. “The 1000 metres should suit, and everything we’re doing is also with a potential Everest in mind.” Lady Of Camelot is currently a $6 winning chance with horse racing bookmakers for the Moir Stakes on September 7. Horse racing news View the full article

The Map (middle) ridden by Damian Lane wins the Andrew Ramsden at Flemington. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) The mare The Map, bound for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), headlines a competitive set of nominations for Saturday’s Listed Leon Macdonald Stakes (1400m) at Morphettville. Trained by Dan Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray, the six-year-old will make her first start since claiming victory in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) at Flemington in May, a race offering a ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup. Joining her in the nominations for this weekend’s race is See You In Heaven, poised for a shot at Melbourne Spring Carnival honours. Also in contention are Group 1 winner Attrition, Nicolini Vito trained by Lindsay Park, Unusual Culture, He’s Our Bonneval, and Air Assault. Horse racing news View the full article

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John Hendrickson, a philanthropist who was the husband of the late Marylou Whitney, died suddenly at a Saratoga hospital Aug. 19, according to the Albany Times-Union Monday. The Albany Times-Union reported that Hendrickson became ill at around midday and later died at the hospital. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Maureen Lewi, longtime friend to Whitney and Hendrickson, was with him in the hospital and confirmed his death to the Times-Union. “I was at the hospital holding his hand,” Lewi told the Times-Union. “I was talking to him, but he wouldn't talk back–he was gone.” Following Whitney's death at 93 in 2019, Hendrickson continued the couple's charitable pursuits, including a $1.2 million contribution to the assist Saratoga's backstretch workers and to build a pavilion on the property. Hendrickson also supported the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, having served as its chairman since 2017. The post Report: John Hendrickson, Husband of Marylou Whitney, Dies at 59 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

GISW Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo-Borealis Night, by Astrology), has been retired from racing and will stand at Hill 'n' Dale, according to a farm release Monday. Sold for $250,000 at the 2021 Keeneland September Sale, the Corser Thoroughbreds bred colt brought a sale-topping $2.3 million from Zedan Racing at the OBS Spring Sale the following season. “He showed his brilliance from day one of the 2YO sale where he was a man amongst boys. We knew he was special from the moment we saw him. He has what I love in a horse –beautiful conformation and brilliance,” said Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Earning TDN Rising Star distinction following a 7 1/4-length score going seven furlongs at Keeneland in November, the bay added a victory in the GIII Southwest Stakes the following January. Third in the GI Haskell, he eked out a score over Grade I winner Geaux Rocket Ride in the GI Pacific Classic. He finished fourth in his two latest starts in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic and the GII San Diego Handicap at Del Mar in July. Following his debut win, trainer Bob Baffert said, “you ride him like you rode Uncle Mo, because I think he is Uncle Mo.” “He was a beast at the sales, that's why he cost so much. He has got to be one of the most talented 2-year-old I've ever had.” Following the announcement of his retirement, Baffert added, “He's just not back to where I had him last year. We need more time which we don't have. I just don't want another Arrogate situation on my hands. This is an exceptionally talented horse.” Hill 'n' Dale's John Sikura added, “I was at Keeneland the day that Arabian Knight broke his maiden. He was brilliantly fast, yet effortless in his first start, winning off without being asked. He was the star at the Two Year Old sale making $2.3 million and has the 'it' factor we all look for. He retires with three wins from six starts and earnings of $1,562,275. “As a Grade I-winning son of Uncle Mo, Arabian Knight has the brilliance, physicality and effortless motion that are so important for a sire to possess,” said Sikura. “The first time I saw him in person, Bob Baffert said, 'let me show you the perfect racehorse, his presence and conformation are flawless.'” The post GISW Arabian Knight Retired to Hill ‘n’ Dale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

WinStar's homebred Colonel John won the Travers Stakes (G1) in 2008, as well as the Santa Anita Derby (G1). He retired with earnings of $1,779,012. View the full article

Sheikh Obaid is the second major supporter of Varian's to remove his team of horses from Carlburg Stables this season, following Amo Racing supremo Kia Joorabchian's decision to send his horses elsewhere in May.View the full article

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Canadian Hall of Fame jockey and racetrack superintendent Irwin Driedger was awarded the Racetrack Superintendent's Innovator Award during the 2024 Track Superintendent's Field Day. Irwin passed away on May 20, 2023. The award represents accomplishments from the period of 2006 to 2018 when Irwin was the Director of Thoroughbred Racing Surfaces at Woodbine Racetrack. The Racetrack Superintendent's Innovator Award is given to recognize the critical professionals who maintain the racing surfaces for safety and fairness. Previous recipients of the Racetrack Superintendent's Innovator Award includes Joe King, Leif Dickinson and Dennis Moore. The most recent recipient was Roy Smith who also launched the Track Superintendent Field Day in 2001. Irwin began his career as a professional jockey in Manitoba. He was named 1979 Manitoba Athlete of the Year, a record which still stands for the greatest number of wins (214) in one year at Assiniboia Downs. He was also recognized in 1981 as the Sovereign Award winner as Canada's outstanding jockey. Irwin also represented jockeys across Canada as President of the Jockeys' Benefit Association of Canada, from 1990-2006 and 2019-2021. In 2023, Irwin was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in the Jockey Category. A wall of fame will be designated where recipients will be recognized. The innovator award is one part of the formal recognition of the critical role played by racetrack superintendents in industry efforts to protect the safety of the horse and rider. The post Irwin Driedger Earns 2024 Racetrack Superintendent’s Innovator Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Brigette Solomon Tuesday racing returns to Cambridge today and local trainer Arna Donnelly lines up four horses, who all look to be promising chances. “They’re all racing well and look well suited in tonight’s fields” says Donnelly. Donnelly’s first starters for the night are Rough And Ready (5) and Bad Medicine (6) in Race 4, the Garrards Horse And Hound Handicap Pace over 2200 metres. “Rough And Ready’s first up run was good, he ran some nice sectionals and there were some nice horses in the field,” says Donnelly. Rough And Ready spent the early part of the year racing in Australia without success, and since returning to Donnelly’s care has had just the one start at Alexandra Park 10 days ago. On that occasion, he finished fifth and although beaten a few lengths, it was a quality field with the winner being Always A Porsche, and Artisan and Mantra Blue filling the placings. “It’s a nice race for him tonight starting only off 15 metres and he’s won a few at this course and distance before,” says Donnelly, “Wilson House drives him tonight and he’s been driving really well lately.” Meanwhile Bad Medicine brings solid form to the race having won his last start at Cambridge on August 6, and placed third on his prior two outings. The Bettor’s Delight gelding starts the race off a 25 metre handicap. “He’s been racing great but off 25 metres it will be a tough ask for him, especially with a couple in it that can run a bit off the front,” says Donnelly. “Kate Coppins is driving him tonight – it’s her first drive for the stable and he’s a tidy wee drive for her, she’s driven a lot of track work on him so she knows him well.” Next up for the Donnelly stable is Red Rackham in Race 6,the TFS Horse Transport Mobile Pace over 1700 metres. The Vincent gelding has won his last two starts at Cambridge, making easy work of it on both occasions. “It’s a small field again this week and if he can find the lead and dictate terms, I’m hoping he might make it a hat-trick,” says Donnelly. “He’s racing super and has really gained some confidence from his last couple of runs, I think he’s probably my best chance of the night.” Red Rackham starts tonight’s race from barrier three with Zachary Butcher engaged to drive. Donnelly’s final starter for the night is Cracker Rock in Race 7, the Friday Night Steak Night At The Clubhouse Mobile Pace over 2200 metres. The three-year-old gelding went a bold race when fresh up at Cambridge a fortnight ago, when after a good run with cover, he made a strong run home to finish within a nose of the race winner Bad Medicine. He starts tonight’s race from barrier four with Todd Mitchell doing the driving once again. “It was a really good first up run and he’s trained on well since,” says Donnelly, “it’s a small field tonight and given the right run he can hopefully make his presence felt.” Racing action gets underway tonight with Race 1 at 4.43pm. View the full article

Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby send out the two solid favorites in a field of six for the Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Racecourse.View the full article

The homebred daughter of Midnight Storm broke her maiden at Saratoga Race Course on July 28.View the full article

Today 20th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago Clinton McDonald charged for prohibited substance in horse Racing Victoria Stewards have charged trainer Clinton McDonald after a prohibited substance was found in his horse, Flying On A … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3 Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Hettinger caps terrific NT campaign with Katherine Cup win It seems as though Victorian trainer Neil Dyer has unearthed another future star in the NT following the comprehensive win … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 20, 2023 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Mr. Brightside goes back-to-back in P.B. Lawrence Ben, Will & JD Hayes and Craig Williams have combined with Mr. Brightside to claim the feature Group 2 P.B … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 1 year ago Haggas Unveils Surprise Melbourne Cup Entry: Desert Hero William Haggas, the Newmarket-based master trainer, captured attention when he confirmed Desert Hero would be nominated for the 2023 Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Bairnsdale racing tips, quaddie picks & odds | August 21, 2023 Racing heads to Bairnsdale on Monday afternoon for an eight-race program. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview & quaddie tips here … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Bella Nipotina launches late to win Carlyon Stakes Bonny mare Bella Nipotina fought hard in the shadows of the post to add more blacktype to her wrap sheet, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Anamoe wins 2022 Winx Stakes Anamoe has become just the second horse this century to win a Group 1 at age two, three and four, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Arapaho & Zapateo give Rachel King Group 3 double at Randwick Rachel King was able to take out both the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m) and Group 3 Toy Show Quality … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Showmanship makes it eight from 10 Western Australian galloper Showmanship has taken his record to eight wins from 10 starts after a terrific display in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham racing tips & quaddie numbers | Monday, August 22 What Pakenham Synthetic Races Where Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Monday, August … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Dan Morgan to make return at Pioneer Park on Saturday There was a time when Dan Morgan couldn’t wait to have a break from racing as jockey, but now he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Belluci Babe ready to put on a show at Randwick Trainer Bjorn Baker is looking forward to stepping out Belluci Babe in the Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago First winner for What’s The Story Novara Park stallion What’s The Story recorded his first victory as a sire when Big Story won his Australian debut … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 20, 2022 12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Alice Springs race-by-race tips & value bets | Saturday 20/8/2022 Alice Springs will host a five-race card on Saturday, August 20. Northern Territory specialist David White brings you his race-by-race … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Buckle up, buckaroos – Group 1 racing is back! Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major news stories in the racing world this week as we … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 3 years ago Snowfall brings up another Group 1 win in Yorkshire Oaks Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore combined for another Group 1 victory at York overnight as Snowfall took out the Yorkshire … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Randwick race-by-race preview & best bets | Winx Stakes Day 2021 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Winx Stakes meeting at Royal Randwick … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm tips, odds & quaddie numbers | August 21, 2021 HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Eagle Farm race meeting on Saturday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 20, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees three meetings being held around the country on this Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Melbourne Cup hopeful Sherwood Forest set to resume at Cambridge Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s confidence is growing that Saturday’s meeting on his home track will go ahead. Under the Government’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Berdibek salutes for O’Shea in Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury John O’Shea left Hawkesbury a happy trainer on Thursday after claiming victory in the featured Rowley Mile with his grey … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sharrock trio ready for return to racing Like many trainers in New Zealand, New Plymouth horseman Allan Sharrock has his fingers crossed that the country drops back … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Proisir gelding too good at Sandown Former Kiwi Nikau Spur picked up his fourth career victory when successful at Sandown on Wednesday over 1500m in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Sheraco likely for Bonham Former New Zealand mare Bonham could kick-off the Australian leg of her racing career in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller lands another Mile with Savacool Jockey Tommy Berry has continued his sensational vein of form, producing Savacool with a barnstorming run to claim the Rowley … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Everest contender poised to trial at Farm Fresh from booking his place in The Everest, Adelaide sprinter Gytrash will be the star attraction at the Warwick Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Thompson’s spring dream team taking shape Trainer John Thompson is assembling a strong team for the Sydney carnival headed by Dreamforce, who will resume in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hickmott’s stars thriving at Mount Macedon Trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the Mount Macedon property from which he prepared two Melbourne Cup winners for leviathan … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Parr back on course after illness scare Struck down by a rare disorder earlier this year, jockey Josh Parr is thankful to be back to full strength … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Forster weighs up jockey options for filly A rib injury to Taylor Marshall has forced trainer Desleigh Forster to seek a replacement rider for talented filly Eelloh … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Free tips & best bets for Doomben – Saturday, 22 August 2020 We are back racing at Doomben on Saturday with nine of the best to be run and won. Check out … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Local assignment for Gore warhorse Evergreen galloper Irish Excuse may be 10 years old but he is showing no signs of slowing down. The No … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Randwick racing tips & value bets – Saturday, 22 August 2020 Royal Randwick plays host to nine quality races this Saturday, headlined by the Group 1 Winx Stakes and the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jungle’s wet track edge back at Valley Although ten-year-old sprinter Jungle Edge is yet to win at Moonee Valley, his trainer Mick Bell says a wet track … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Free racing tips & value bets for Silver Shadow Stakes 2020 Saturday’s Group 2 Darley Silver Shadow at Randwick sees a number of quality three-year-old fillies resuming as they look to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Winter find set to Show up in stakes test Trainer Brad Widdup has a handy band of progressive mares on his books and hopes that two of them can … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Winx Stakes 2020 betting tips, odds & form The first Group 1 of the season arrives with the 1400m Winx Stakes kicking off the Spring Carnival at Randwick … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Breakthrough win for Harvey at Taupo Cambridge trainer Glen Harvey sent out his first raceday winner on Wednesday when Bounty proved too strong in the Te … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Tiley works around Covid-19 restrictions When the going gets tough, you can count on the generosity of those involved in the racing industry. That’s what … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Redzel sizzles in Rosehill trial win Redzel has led from start to finish in a 1000m-barrier trial at Rosehill as he steps up his preparation aimed … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Deep Force out to bounce back at Valley Deep Force is set for a step up in class at The Valley in the Listed McKenzie Stakes but connections … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Verry Elleegant ready for Winx Stakes Verry Elleegant has pleased her jockey and trainer ahead of the Winx Stakes after a slight scare when she pulled … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Spirit Of Valor could make Valley return Last year’s Group One Manikato Stakes runner-up Spirit Of Valor could have his first start for his new stable in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sheedy to be face of MRC Everest Series The Melbourne Racing Club has announced Kevin Sheedy as the face of the MRC Everest Series this spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Thousand Guineas target for unbeaten Meuse Unbeaten filly Meuse is on track to make her season return at The Valley and will be given the chance … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Duncan chasing immediate success in Australia Hunterville trainer Ken Duncan has stepped into new territory with his fine steeplechaser Shamal set to race at Ballarat on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Group 1 assignment for Vigor Winner Vigor Winner may not have got the results his connections were looking for in Australia last season, but the trip … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nakeeta Jane’s racing future in limbo Group One winner Nakeeta Jane has suffered a career-threatening injury during a track gallop … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Eric ready to slide into spring carnival Promising stayer Eric The Eel is ready for a barrier trial as he prepares for a tilt at the Victoria … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tofane out to boost rating at Sandown Lightly raced mare Tofane is set to run at Sandown, her first start since running second in the Group Two … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redzel wins barrier trial at Rosehill Group One-winning sprinter Redzel has won a barrier trial at Rosehill as he prepares for his campaign aimed at a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brutal among McKenzie Stakes nominations The Listed McKenzie Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings has attracted 20 nominations including impressive debut winner Brutal … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dio D’Oro to step up to stakes company Winter star Dio D’Oro will be one of three stakes runners for trainer Gary Portelli at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Damien Oliver wins ninth Scobie Breasley Damien Oliver has won his ninth Scobie Breasley Medal for riding excellence at the annual Victorian Trainer and Jockey awards … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hey Doc on target for Moonee Valley return Trainer Tony McEvoy believes dual Group One winner Hey Doc has done enough work to make his mark over 1000m … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Divine Unicorn to resume at Caloundra Tattersall’s Cup winner Divine Unicorn will begin his spring campaign in an open handicap at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Viddora building up for G1 Moir first-up Viddora has pleased her trainer Lloyd Kennewell in a gallop at Moonee Valley as the mare starts to ramp up … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Classy Kiwi mare sends strong signal on Spring prospects Former top three-year-old filly La Bella Diosa ended an eighteen-month absence from the winner’s enclosure when she produced a devastating … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx shows no signs of a hard run A day after her dramatic last-to-first Warwick Stakes victory, Winx has shown no signs of having had a hard run … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wells lands a third Grand National Steeple Wells has joined Bashboy as the only three-time winner of the Grand National Steeplechase with a thrilling victory at Ballarat … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Two Hats lands last-stride Houlahan win Warrnambool-trained Two Hats has landed a premier hurdle race victory with a last-stride win in the J J Houlahan Hurdle … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moir Stakes an option for Sold For Song Trainer Kevin Kemp is considering the Group One Moir Stakes as a starting point for Sold For Song’s Melbourne campaign … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago She Will Reign ready for barrier trial Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign will take her first step towards The Everest when she runs in a barrier … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tatura hosts Lindsay Park spring hopefuls Some big names from the Lindsay Park stable are set to make the trip to Tatura for trials ahead of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Saint Patrick’s Day returns to work Talented Saint Patrick’s Day is back in trainer Chris Munce’s stables but he won’t be rushed for a spring campaign … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Arrogate beaten again at Del Mar Arrogate, the world’s highest ranked racehorse, has finished second in the Grade One Pacific Classic at Del Mar … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Apprentice Ruby on winning ride In-form apprentice Ruby Ride will seek an extension on her indentures after scoring two wins at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Heatherly returns with speedy Valley win Heatherly has won the first of a planned three-race campaign at Moonee Valley by taking out the Carylon Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Christian Reith cops careless riding ban Two careless riding suspensions will keep Christian Reith 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Clinton McDonald after Hayasugi won the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on February 24, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria Stewards have issued charges against trainer Clinton McDonald for using a banned substance in connection with his horse Flying On A Limb after looking into the matter. The allegation is based on Rule of Racing 240(2), which deals with prohibited substances found in horses participating in races. A blood sample taken from Flying On A Limb before Flemington Race 8 on April 25, 2024, showed the presence of Triamcinolone Acetonide, a corticosteroid commonly used to reduce inflammation in horses. Triamcinolone Acetonide is listed under Prohibited List B by the Australian Rules of Racing is strictly forbidden if found in a horse during a race or trial. McDonald’s case will be brought before the Victorian Racing Tribunal for review, though the date for the hearing has not been set yet. The tribunal’s decision could have consequences for McDonald, depending on their findings and any subsequent measures taken. Horse racing news View the full article