BLUNDER-WINDI: ‘I believe it’s a false start, this is all academic’
There were bizarre and embarrassing scenes at Goondiwindi when a race was run and won even though a horse had not been loaded into the barriers.
Racing
Comeback queen can’t escape ring-in scandal … and that’s Fine
It’s been 41 years since the infamous Fine Cotton affair and while the daughter of the jockey who rode the ring-in horse is often reminded of the racing industry’s most notorious scandal, she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Gold Coast track ‘performing its socks off’
Gold Coast Turf Club boss Steve Lines says there has only been positive feedback on the track’s repaired patch of grass heading into the $2 million QTIS Jewel Day on Saturday week.
J-Mac’s back, Via Sistina’s ‘close to her peak’ for Fangirl rematch
Champion jockey James McDonald returns from another successful international foray to ride Via Sistina in a stellar showdown with stablemate Fangirl for the Group 1 $1 million Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
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‘I had a ute full of horse feed:’ Moor’s late dash for Chairman’s win
Daniel Moor had to rush to get to Sandown after a late call-up to ride Inkaruna in her Chairman’s Stakes win, but the filly is unlikely to run in next month’s Blue Diamond.
Comeback galloper on rollercoaster ride to $1m race
Fukubana scored his first win since returning from a serious injury at Doomben and trainer Matt Dunn is now eyeing off a million-dollar race in Sydney.
Ryan has Golden Slipper doubts despite Canonbury blitz
Gerald Ryan made a surprise Golden Slipper admission after Blitzburg’s runaway win in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
Lee Freedman filly denies Gollan debutants at Doomben
Lee Freedman has a couple of Sydney autumn Group 1s in mind for filly Idyllic Affair after her win in the QTIS 2YO Handicap at Doomben against a pair of Tony Gollan favourites.
EXCLUSIVE: Haggas eyes Tancred with one of his stars
English trainer William Haggas has earmarked the Group 1 Tancred Stakes for Dubai Honour and Desert Hero, but only one will be sent across.
Turf club boss’ ‘disappointment’ with critics after track poisoning
The Gold Coast Turf Club’s CEO has hit out at critics after police confirmed its track had been “maliciously” poisoned in the lead up to the Magic Millions carnival.
Punters floored as Dushenka delivers on debut
While debutant Dushenka announced herself as a star on the rise, it was the shock defeat of Space Rider that created the most discussion in the opening race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Bosustow bursts through on big stage in Magic Millions Guineas
Exciting colt Bosustow shed his bridesmaid status in superb fashion on Friday night with a thrilling victory in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.
Stars align for O’ Ole’s emotion-charged Magic Millions triumph
In an emotion-charged result, O’ Ole has raced away for a stunning victory in the 2YO Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Fukubana returns from blinkers disaster to rebuild career
Fukubana will make a return to racing at Eagle Farm on Saturday after a disappointing performance with blinkers in Group 1 race put his career on hold.
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