Preusker chasing rich payday in Sydney’s The Ingham
Horsham trainer Paul Preusker has a two-pronged attack on the $2m The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday with Steparty and Poison Chalice.
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‘He’s a beauty’: Melbourne Cup runner debuts for new trainer
Imported stayer Sea King has remained in Australia to continue his career following this year’s Melbourne Cup, and will have his first start for his new stable on Saturday.
Horse bites off tip of leading jockey’s finger
Queensland’s leading jockey James Orman lost the tip of his finger after it was bitten off by a horse. Warning: Graphic image
Freedman eyes Wyong Magic Millions 2YO defence
Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is attempting back-to-back wins in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, and believes this year’s race will be a strong form race.
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.
Wyong preview: Ryan and Alexiou launch a Magic Blitz
A place in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic is online and promising colt Blitzburg is ready snap up the spot when he heads to Wyong for an important qualifier.
Mornington tips Wednesday: $3.90 top pick
Three horses resuming from spells can get a result for punters at Mornington on Wednesday.
New Zealand announce shock greyhound ban
The New Zealand Government has announced shock plans to shut down greyhound racing within the country.
Te Akau aiming high with gun filly in autumn
The connections of exciting filly Bellatrix Star have a lot to look forward to in the autumn and have a Group 1 race pencilled in for her return.
‘Got to pinch yourself’: Trainer’s amazing Inter Dominion feat
Bush trainer Marg Lee has never had a runner in the Inter Dominion trotting final before but will make up a quarter of the field in Saturday night’s final.
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.
MRC secures financial future with $195m land sale
Melbourne Racing Club has struck a deal to sell a seven hectare parcel of land that will help clear the club’s debt.
Maher plotting Group 1 campaign for rising star
Promising sprinter Nadal will head for a break after The Supernova before he gets the chance to prove his Group 1 potential in the autumn.
Can Sydney entice HK superstars to The Championships?
It may be long odds, but the Australian Turf Club has to pull out the stops to entice Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising to the Sydney autumn carnival.
Private Eye, Gringotts bid to end 106-year Ingham hoodoo
Private Eye and Gringotts face a sizeable task in The Ingham that hasn’t been accomplished in more than 100 years.
Hamilton tips: $2.30 best bet
A Symon Wilde gelding can return to the winner’s stall after a narrow defeat at The Valley last start, and a mare can finally break through for her maiden win at start seven.
Ka Ying Rising has crowning moment in Group 1 HK Sprint
The David Hayes-trained sprinter scored his eighth straight victory and the biggest of his young career at Sha Tin.
Bacash can stamp Magic Millions ticket with strong Caulfield showing
Lindsay Park has $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic ambitions for smart colt Bacash, set to audition for the Gold Coast feature on Saturday at Caulfield Heath.
Monday Racebook: Aleppo Pine stamps Blue Diamond credentials
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Ballarat Cup Day.
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.
Schiller does opposite to Nash to land Rosehill plunge
Nash Rawiller went one way and Tyler Schiller another but it was the latter who came out on top aboard the heavily backed Be Real at Rosehill.
Light Infantry Man executes Group 1 Perth raid to perfection
Jockey Ethan Brown executed a perfect steer as Light Infantry Man landed the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
Wilson-Taylor claims bragging rights over partner in Bribie
Kyle Wilson-Taylor edged out partner Angela Jones in a Tony Gollan quinella in the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm and gave a cheeky quip after the win.
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.
Lenape steps up but tough day for beaten pair
Promising stayer Lenape Vibe gets the winner’s purse while connections of Bestower and Gentileschi are left wondering what might have been at Rosehill.
Unbeaten sprinter bound for new Gold Coast slot race
Private Harry wasn’t at home on the wet track but showed his class to maintain his perfect record at Rosehill, and he’ll now head to a rich new slot race next month.
Change of heart leads to Parker stable quinella
Trainer Kerry Parker gave Justela her chance on a heavy track at Rosehill and she didn’t let him down with a strong win from stablemate Mah Ali.
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.
Kova keeps going as catch me if you can tactics pay off
There was no catching grey mare Kova at Morphettville Parks but jockey Matthew Chadwick conceded the bold tactics weren’t planned.
Dazzling debut win plants Blue Diamond seed
Well-bred Godolphin Aleppo Pine colt emerged as a Blue Diamond contender with a commanding win at Ballarat on Saturday.
THE LAST SAY: Curtain closes on group 1 racing in the west
The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas previews a big Saturday of racing which features the final Group 1 of the year with the Northerly Stakes to be run and won at Ascot.
Corey Brown gets pain relief after back surgery
Former champion jockey Corey Brown feels almost back to normal after back surgery to remove rods and screws that were inserted after a race fall that ended his career.
‘Little hungry and little angry’: Pike drops to 50kg for Northerly bid
Champion local jockey William Pike will ride the lightest he’s ridden in five years as he chases an elusive Group 1 success in the Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
‘Stayer of the future’: Air Assault gunning for Ballarat Cup
This preparation could be the making of SA stayer Air Assault which can end on a high in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
‘He does it with ease’: Doyle wild about his emerging star
Unbeaten colt Private Harry comes to town after two stunning performances that has Nathan Doyle how good he could be.
Stewards push for 15-year ban on professional punter
A professional punter is facing a 15-year disqualification for betting with or for jockey Michael Poy.
Egan looks at positives in wide Ballarat Cup barrier
Young Werther has a wide barrier in the Ballarat Cup but jockey Billy Egan says where his main rivals have drawn could help his cause.
Duric glad to be back after longest career break
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Vlad Duric is eyeing off summer carnival riches as he makes his return at Eagle Farm from a three-month injury lay-off.
Clash puts cricket commentator’s passions to Test
Cricket commentator Jim Maxwell wishes he could be in two places at once as his racehorse Fiddlers Green strives for a Rosehill win while the Aussies battle India in the second Test in Adelaide.
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.
Irish-born whiz kid poised for Australian debut
Teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane will have two rides for training partnership John O’Shea and Tom Charlton at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘Pretty impressive’: Black Caviar’s nephew set for sharp return
The nephew of champion mare Black Caviar will make his return in a hot Benchmark 72 race at Rosehill on Saturday.
Damien Oliver: Everything points one way in Northerly
Damien Oliver is keen on Attrition in the Northerly Stakes and explains why the Victorian galloper will win the final Group 1 of the year.
Import has trainer stoked ahead of local debut
Phillip Stokes is looking forward to the Australian debut of a future Melbourne Cup hopeful at Ballarat on Saturday.
‘It’s a blessing’: Champion boxer thrilled to have horse named after him
Aussie boxer Liam Paro has a steely focus on defending his IBF super-lightweight title in Puerto Rico this weekend but could soon be watching a racehorse named after him making its debut.
The Valley Friday night tips: $7 tip in the last
A mare who won at The Valley last start can win again at the track and distance when she takes on the boys in the last race on the program.
Exclusive: Ladbrokes move to end $19m GRNSW deal
Ladbrokes are poised to walk away from its $19 million sponsorship deal with Greyhound Racing NSW.
Million-dollar gelding eyes Stradbroke golden ticket
The owners of million-dollar gelding Redford have some big prizemoney goals for him next year, which starts by winning The Gateway at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Berry cleared of facial fractures after fall at home
Star jockey Tommy Berry had to forego his rides at Warwick Farm on Wednesday but scans cleared him of a serious facial injury.
Attrition thriving with time and travel
Group 1 winner Attrition is on track to cap a lucrative campaign on Saturday in the Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot.
Numerian to launch Perth campaign in Northerly Stakes
Proven top liner Numerian will tackle Saturday’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes as he begins the farewell tour to his stellar racing career.
Gifted mare set for stakes grade ‘moment’ in Bribie Handicap
Shalaa’s Moment should be finishing like a shot out of a gun on Saturday as she gets her moment for redemption in Stakes grade in the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm.
‘Game-changer’: Sports psych helps Group 1 jockey curtail suspensions
Kyle Wilson-Taylor has revealed how regular visits from a sports psychologist have been the making of him and helped to keep him out of the stewards’ room.
Maher looks to Future for coveted Ballarat Cup win
Ciaron Maher has won Australia’s biggest and richest races but the champion trainer is chasing a much sought-after victory in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
‘Fair amount of pain’: Gibbons sidelined into New Year
Dylan Gibbons injured his shoulder in October before learning it would require surgery to fix the damage, which will keep him out of the saddle for a significant period of time.
Caulfield Heath tips Wednesday: $4.40 top pick
A pair of debut winners can go back-to-back at the Caulfield Heath meeting on Wednesday.
Bendigo tips Tuesday: $2.80 best bet
A Nick Ryan import finds a suitable race to notch his first Australian win, which jockey Blake Shinn has several good chances at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Queen Elida primed to claim Inter Dominion crown
Queen Elida has her best shot at claiming the Inter Dominion in her third tilt with the absence of a superstar trotter.
Caulfield Cup winner’s incredible training return from bankruptcy
Jim Mason won the 1996 Caulfield Cup and has had his share of troubles since, but has bounced back to train on the Sunshine Coast.
Via Sistina 2.0? Yulong shell out seven figure sum for UK star
Via Sistina was purchased at the same Tattersalls December Sale last year and Yulong are hoping they’ve found another top class galloper in 2024.
Baker sticking to successful autumn plan for star duo
Bjorn Baker is already planning autumn campaigns for Overpass and Arapaho following their interstate feature wins last Saturday.
King to battle world’s best after triumphant weekend
Rachel King heads to Hong Kong to take on the world’s best jockeys fresh off her stunning win in the Zipping Classic last weekend.
‘He wouldn’t have won’: Trainer has no regrets on Rothfire
Rob Heathcote may be forced to change his summer plans with Rothfire but defended his decision to scratch the comeback sprinter last Saturday.
Globe switched on for Ballarat Cup test
Trainer Mick Price has a “minor reservation” when Cranbourne Cup winner Globe steps up in distance in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
Hayes declares HK sprint sensation could be ‘horse of a lifetime’
David Hayes is buzzing with anticipation as Ka Ying Rising prepares for his coronation as the world’s best sprinter in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday.
Abuse survivor slams delays in racing workplace safety reforms
A sexual abuse survivor has criticised the Victorian Racing Industry for “appalling” delays on delivery of workplace safety recommendations.
Zahra: Without A Fight ‘very hard to beat’ in Group 1 return
Big race jockey Mark Zahra has declared comeback Cups champion Without A Fight “back to where he was” ahead of the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) on Sunday at Sha Tin.
‘Black Caviar class’: Dye’s huge praise for HK Sprint hotpot
Shane Dye says David Hayes’ spruik sprinter Ka Ying Rising can reach the enormous heights of Black Caviar if he continues on his rapid trajectory in Sunday’s Hong Kong Sprint.
Democracy Manifest can atone for luckless Railway run in Northerly
After a luckless run in the Railway Stakes, Chris Waller is hoping Democracy Manifest has a better time of it in the final Group 1 of 2024 next weekend.
Maher says jockeys’ went about jumpout boycott ‘the wrong way’
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher says jockeys have gone about the jumpout pay dispute “the wrong way”.
Explicit makes stunning Melbourne Cup statement
Sprinting dynamo Explicit deliver the Thompson family a fifth Melbourne Cup triumph with a slashing victory in the Group 1 finale on Saturday night.
Overpass maintains western perfection in Winterbottom defence
The remarkable unbeaten record Overpass boasts in the west continued on Saturday with the Bjorn Baker trained super sprinter defending his Winterbottom Stakes title at Ascot.
Bourke Floating on Cloud Nine after ATC Cup success
Apprentice Molly Bourke repaid the faith of trainer Matthew Smith and the connections of Floating by delivering a perfect ride to win the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill.
Private Eye rediscovers his zest with Festival Stakes win
A switched on Private Eye reminded race fans that form is temporary and class is permanent with a stylish win in the Group 3 Festival Stakes at Rosehill.
‘Griffo gave us a push over the line’: Arapaho’s Zipping Classic tonic
Days after the funeral of part-owner Paul Griffin, who was killed in a senseless one-punch attack in Sydney, Arapaho has delivered a much-needed boost for connections with a memorable Zipping Classic triumph.
‘I’m sort of in trouble’: Welwal’s surprise win has Super silver lining
Welwal caused a boilover in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) on Saturday and booked a ticket into the $1m The Supernova at Pakenham.
Stack’s on: Snitz’s Sandown Guineas success continues hot streak
Fresh off a treble at The Valley, Daniel Stackhouse produced another gem to win the Group 2 Sandown Guineas aboard the Ciaron Maher-trained Snitzanova.
Belvedere Boys serves up a classy performance in Country Classic
Trainer Matthew Dunn admitted he hadn’t thought beyond the Country Classic with Belvedere Boys but he now has several options after the gelding’s impressive win at Rosehill.
McEvoy gem delivers sweet success on Sargent stayer
John Sargent was concerned early but a perfect ride from Kerrin McEvoy lands Casual Connection back to the winners circle in the Midway Rosehill.
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