Australian racing prizemoney bursts through $1bn barrier
Statistics released by national industry bodies have showcased the extraordinary stakes explosion over the past decade that has resulted in record returns to owners and participants.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Inglis filly can upset apple cart for Magics hopefuls
Break Free won’t be seen anywhere near the Magic Millions after going through an Inglis sales ring, but it won’t stop Matt Hoysted looking to upset a few horses aiming for the rich race day on Saturday.
One down, 24 to go: Black Caviar’s daughter wins on debut
Stepping out of mum’s shadow will be no easy feat for Persian Caviar, but the early signs are promising after she cruised to a soft win on debut at Wangaratta on Monday.
Cheap Rocky filly takes on millionaires in Magics
Sales companies like to sell the million-dollar colts that make the Magic Millions field each year, but Rockhampton trainer is looking to show them all up with his $40,000 bargain filly from the bush on Saturday.
Gollan shores up Magic team with Lockyer
Tony Gollan will make a decision on Monday as to what the future holds for one-time Magic Millions fancy Hi Barbie, while he is looking to secure Lockyer’s spot in the race by winning at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Dunn still talking the Torque for Millions
It was a hard luck story for Matt Dunn and Torque To Be Sure in The Debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night and the trainer wants to go straight into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on January 11 if he can.
Maher masterstroke has third Magic Millions within reach
Ciaron Maher has his sights on a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Icarian Dream burst into calculations with a powerful win in the BJ McLachlan Stakes.
‘What a game’: Gollan stunned by Falvelon blowout
Tony Gollan stacked the Falvelon field with six runners but the trainer was lost for words when his two roughies fought out the finish.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, market movers, inside mail for today’s racing
Tips, market movers and the latest track conditions … Ray Thomas gives you the inside mail you need to back a winner at Randwick, Pakenham, Eagle Farm and beyond today.
Gold Coast stalwart set to retire as new era begins
Michael Cahill will hang up his saddle and riding boots at some stage next year, but has enjoyed a front-row seat to the Gold Coast coming of age as a racing club in Queensland.
EXCLUSIVE: Reilly appointed as Melbourne Racing Club CEO
Melbourne Racing Club has appointed influential breeding and racing figure Tom Reilly as chief executive officer.
Brown chases Southside feature double-double
After winning the Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite, jockey Ethan Brown has a big shot of completing another Southside feature double at Pakenham.
Gollan favourites ‘should be closer’ in Falvelon betting
Tony Gollan has almost half the field in the Falvelon, including the two favourites, which shapes as a crucial launching pad for his summer carnival team.
Bott’s hot hand is worth Millions
After confirming Magic Millions starts for Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot and unbeaten filly Gerringong, trainer Adrian Bott is hoping to add to his star-studded Gold Coast squad at Royal Randwick and Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Can’t line it up’: Lees left guessing on Debut form
If punters are struggling to line up the form for Friday night’s The Debut, Kris Lees is no different as his filly aims to lock in a Magic Millions spot.
Horse of Year, Hall of Fame merging ‘commonsense’
The Australian Horse of the Year awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremony will next year be a combined event before the spring carnival gets into full swing.
It’s no Grand final … but Pakenham Cup beckons
Trainer Jason Warren expects Grand Pierro to run “a bold race” in Saturday’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) – a race he sees as the perfect tune up for the Bagot Handicap (2800m) on New Year’s Day at Flemington.
‘His wheels were spinning’: Aspery’s star to bounce back
Newcastle trainer Scott Aspery plans to run Uzziah twice in eight days in a bid to earn a start at next month’s Magic Millions raceday.
Unbeaten filly gets crack at new $3 million slot race
Blue Point daughter Gerringong has two wins from two starts and will chase a lucrative prize early in her career on the Gold Coast.
Shailer keen to ride Magic Millions wave with promising filly
Trainer Paul Shailer relocated to the Gold Coast 12 months ago and is now set to prepare a promising filly for her debut run in a preparation he hopes can lead towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
‘Fast learner’: Bruce eyes Magic Millions Earn with $7000 yearling
Trainer Jack Bruce is chasing a start in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when his $7000 colt makes his debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Zoustar in ‘rare territory’ as world’s best sire
Super stallion Zoustar will be the most successful sire in the world this year after passing the Australian record for most individual winners.
Magic Millions blow for J-Mac after causing Hong Kong fall
The world’s best jockey will miss Magic Millions on the Gold Coast after stewards found he was responsible for causing a nasty fall at Sha Tin on Sunday night.
Golden Slipper winner set for crucial hitout on Monday
Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are mulling over a potential summer campaign for their brilliant Golden Slipper winner.
Lipp leads Toowoomba charge at Eagle Farm
Cifrado’s win in the Lough Neagh Stakes gave Rex Lipp a stakes double at Eagle Farm, capping a successful day for Toowoomba trainers.
Maher filly surges home to stay unbeaten
Ciaron Maher filly Yes Lulu will now be set for a race on Magic Millions day after maintaining her perfect record at Caulfield Heath on Saturday.
Beau enhances Derby prospects with dazzling Grand Prix win
Beau Dazzler relished the step up in distance to underline his Queensland Derby potential with a dominant win in the Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Unexpected Group 1 winner’s rapid rise surprises Schiller
Tyler Schiller never expected Port Lockroy to win a Group 1 this prep but is confident the emerging star can notch another big-race victory in The Ingham.
Munce has faith apprentice can secure big first
Chris Munce has long spruiked the ability of his apprentice Tahlia Fenlon and says she has a golden opportunity to win her first stakes race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Unbelievable’: Jockey-biting horse ready to taste victory again
Rob Heathcote had never seen anything like it but he has Prince Of Boom ready to run a big race in the Lough Neagh Stakes after biting the finger off his jockey earlier in the week.
Hype on Harry real as Sunlight tilt shines bright
TAB has released its all-in market for The Sunlight and also revealed its runner for the $3m slot race on the Gold Coast.
Cult horse Hell out to continue heavenly run in town
Nick Walsh has grown a cult following with his horse Hell, who is aiming for a fifth straight win when he heads to Eagle Farm on Saturday.
WATCH: Sneak look into new Damien Oliver doco
Damien Oliver has relived how he turned around his final day in the saddle with an extraordinary treble, and one of those winners is his pick for the Gold Rush on Saturday.
‘Chronic shortage’: Jockey’s plea over betting disqualification
The legal team for a jockey disqualified for betting has told an appeals hearing that the ban would have sweeping ramifications for the Far North Queensland racing industry.
Warhorse provides perfect therapy for trainer in cancer battle
A trainer who is fighting prostate cancer and his pacing warhorse who overcame a career-threatening injury will be the sentimental favourites in the Inter Dominion pacing final.
Gollan eager to show off Antino to the world
Tony Gollan wil realise a long-time dream when Antino performs on the world stage at the Hong Kong international meeting, and the experience has been eye opening.
Kennedy brings up milestone with Ballarat Cup triumph
Berkeley Square notched a special win for Jaylah Kennedy in the Ballarat Cup but the jockey was unaware of the significance until later.
Truck driver Inflicts mighty upset to land Stradbroke ticket
A truck driver with only two horses in work qualified one of them for the Stradbroke Handicap after an astonishing upset in The Gateway at Eagle Farm.
Gollan filly zooms into Magic Millions contention
Tony Gollan is a chance to claim his second Magic Millions 2YO Classic following the win of Formula Rossa at Eagle Farm.
Gollan not deterred by outside barrier for Bribie top pick
Tony Gollan is tackling the Bribie Handicap with an arsenal of runners but says punters shouldn’t be too put off by the wide barrier for his leading chance.
Stradbroke ticket entices Shailer to have crack at Gateway
Paul Shailer couldn’t resist a shot at a Stradbroke Handicap golden ticket and is surprised he has the only three-year-old in The Gateway.
Nolen to miss Ballarat Cup after nasty fall
Luke Nolen has been ruled out of the Ballarat Cup meeting after the extent of his injuries from a fall at Geelong were confirmed.
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