Quinceañera: The story behind $10m Winx filly’s name
Debbie Kepitis reveals to Racenet’s Ray Thomas the ‘hours of research’ that went into deciding on a name for her $10 million Winx filly … and why she ultimately chose ‘Quinceañera’.
Horse Racing
Cook finds recipe to harness success
Just a year ago Lochie Cook was handing out saddlecloth numbers to his idols, now he is driving against them in Group 1 races.
Our Christmas wish list: Gifts to ensure racing keeps on giving
As the jolly fat man delivers his Christmas goodies, senior racing writer Ben Dorries is popping his very own festive season gift down the chimney.
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.
Trainers eager to unleash well-bred filly
Connections of Written Tycoon filly Eagerly Awaits are hoping for a late Christmas present when the two-year-old makes her debut at Morphettville on Boxing Day.
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.
Roar deal for huge Boxing Day crowd at Randwick
Lion’s Roar is attempting to join a select group of horses to successfully defend their Summer Cup titles before what will be one of Royal Randwick’s biggest crowds of the year on Boxing Day.
Early start, early finish at Caulfield Heath to avoid Boxing Day heat
The eight-race Boxing Day meeting at Caulfield Heath will proceed with revised race times to avoid the extreme heat that’s forecast for Melbourne on Thursday.
Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare retired
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has been retired following a lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Wagga Riverside Tuesday tips, inside mail
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses the Christmas Eve card at Wagga Riverside on Tuesday, presenting his best bets, value selection, exotic and quaddie tips plus jockey to follow.
Wagga Riverside previews: Penza to the rescue
Champion jockey Jeff Penza has answered the call from Wagga trainer Gary Colvin to spend his Christmas Eve at today’s Wagga meeting.
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.
Maskiell charged with failing to ride mount on merits
Jockey Jason Maskiell will front the Victorian Racing Tribunal charged with failing to ride a horse on its merits at Seymour in November.
Dabernig’s triple threat attack on Christmas Stakes
Trainer Tom Dabernig has a three-pronged attack on the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield Heath on Boxing Day with a seasoned campaigner and two rising mares.
Lees finds Time for two-pronged Summer Cup tilt
Stablemates Rustic Steel and Tavi Time have never been tested over 2000m but trainer Kris Lees thinks Thursday could be the day to try.
Swayzee eyes historic harness payday
As lucrative as his two New Zealand Cup wins have been, Swayzee can bank a lot more than he did combined for those wins if he can clean sweep the NSW Carnival of Cups series.
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.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: New Golden Slipper contender emerges
Racenet’s Mitch Cohen has analysed all the chances from Saturday’s 10-race card at Royal Randwick.
Black Caviar’s daughter set to debut at Wangaratta
Persian Caviar, a daughter of legendary mare Black Caviar, will debut on Monday at Wangaratta for trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.
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