Willie Pike breaks wrist in e-scooter mishap
Western Australia’s leading jockey William Pike is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after breaking his wrist in an e-scooter fall.
Western Australia’s leading jockey William Pike is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after breaking his wrist in an e-scooter fall.
The David Hayes-trained sprinter scored his eighth straight victory and the biggest of his young career at Sha Tin.
Prolific Sydney jockey Tyler Schiller plans to send 2024 out on a high after landing a plum ride in next Saturday’s $2 million The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick.
Jockey Ethan Brown executed a perfect steer as Light Infantry Man landed the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
Jamie Kah’s drama-charged day, which involved a suspected broken nose and a suspension, took another spectacular twist when she won the Victoria Derby.
Chris Waller copped a terrible hand, Irish trainer Willie Mullins issued an ominous warning to rivals, and Ciaron Maher had a mixed bag at the Melbourne Cup barrier draw.
English trainer William Haggas has made a habit of claiming feature races in Sydney and he has done it again, this time with Lake Forest in the $10m Golden Eagle at Rosehill.
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina only has Winx in front of her as she soared past $20m in earnings with a stunning win in the Russell Balding Stakes at Rosehill.
Atishu went one better in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes and will now likely aim for back-to-back Champions Stakes wins, but standing in her way will be Via Sistina.
Switzerland gave his owners a Flemington carnival consolation with his an easy win in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes after the shock scratching of its Melbourne Cup runner.
Growing Empire was destined to be a star colt and he can enhance his potential stallion prospects in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Saturday.
Jamie Kah will take a busy week of riding and ambassador duties during Cup Week in her stride, and there’s one race – aside from the Melbourne Cup – she really wants to win.
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