WATCH: Jockey whacks rival hoop with whip during race
A leading South African jockey says he was provoked when he belted a rival with the whip during a race but “deeply regrets” his actions.
QLD Racing
‘I enjoy winning’: Purton reveals Group 1 he wants most
Zac Purton has ridden more winners than anyone else in Hong Kong racing history but there’s one elusive Group 1 race he is determined to secure this autumn.
Later start for Giga Kick to chase autumn riches
Giga Kick’s trainer Clayton Douglas says the powerful sprinter is still weeks away from appearing at the trials as The Everest winner prepares to start his autumn campaign in Sydney.
Stars set to step out at delayed Geelong trials
Some top performers were set to step out at the Geelong trials on Tuesday but the Melbourne heat has caused them to be delayed.
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J-Mac’s answer to racing’s burning question: Via Sistina or Romantic Warrior?
Champion jockey James McDonald speaks candidly about the privilege of riding thoroughbred racing’s two pin-up horses in Via Sistina and Romantic Warrior.
Ray Thomas blackbook: Summer sprint finds set for Rosehill showdown
In-form sprinters Accredited and Disneck are set for an engrossing showdown in Saturday’s Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
Berry eyes Golden Slipper return after Randwick fall
Tommy Berry is eyeing a return for the Golden Slipper after a fall at Randwick on Saturday left him with a neck injury.
Elettrica caps off memorable day with Sunshine Coast Cup romp
A stunning finishing burst by Elettrica in the Sunshine Coast Cup has capped off a memorable day for trainers Richard and Will Freedman.
Manfred win tinged with sadness for Begg
Royal Insignia provided trainer Grahame Begg with a timely win in the Manfred Stakes at Sandown a day after a tragedy for the stable.
Pride gets Randwick consolation after ‘disappointing’ move
Disappointed one of his horses missed out on an opportunity in a stakes race, the win of Cosmonova at Randwick was a just result for Joe Pride and Proven Thoroughbreds.
$800k yearling sold for $18k lands first stakes success
Philosopher, an $800,000 yearling who was later sold for $18,000, continued to repay his connections with his first stakes victory at Sandown.
Highway victory leaves unbeaten mare with $1m conundrum
Clear Thinking remained unbeaten at Randwick but her comeback victory in the Highway has created a predicament.
My Gladiola gives Mott easy ride as colt shows off way too much
Well-bred filly My Gladiola gave Jamie Mott a much easier time in her dominant win in the Blue Diamond Preview after his ride in the colts and geldings race had his mind elsewhere.
Filly’s talent out in the Open after debut win
John Thompson always thought Open Secret was a quality two-year-old filly but even he was surprised by the manner of her debut win at Randwick.
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