Fertility issues forces Militarize back to racing

Three-time Group 1 winner Militarize is preparing for a return to racing after his stud career was prematurely ended due to fertility issues. Despite standing at a stud fee of $38,500, only a small number of mares were confirmed in foal, prompting his retirement from...

Maher secures second slot in The Supernova

Ciaron Maher has secured a second slot for The Supernova, set to run on December 21, 2024, at Pakenham Racecourse. The $1 million, 1400-meter race marks the second leg of Southside Racing’s lucrative slot series. Maher’s contenders include Nadal, winner of The...

New rider for Buffalo River at the Heath

The Michael Moroney and Glen Thompson-trained Buffalo River will have a change of jockey when he runs on the Caulfield Heath track on Saturday. With apprentice Celine Gaudray taking a break before Christmas, Declan Bates has been called upon to ride the gelding in a...

11/12/2024 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Pinjarra

Pinjarra is where WA racing heads to on Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out four metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 1 Star Prophet Race Two: 11 Summer’s Legacy Race Three: 3 Daytona Pete Race Four: 1 Weapons Hot Race…...

11/12/2024 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Strathalbyn

SA racing on Wednesday heads to Strathalbyn. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 5 Stecara Race Two: 1 Commissions Race Three: 14 Territorian Race Four: 2 Navigli Race Five: 1 Hobo Bob...

11/12/2024 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Ipswich

Ipswich is where QLD racing heads to this Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out eight metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 7 She’s Got Lyrics Race Two: 3 Adelad Race Three: 4 Dark Thinker Race Four: 8 Love N Rockets… Read...

Preusker ready to Party in The Ingham

Paul Preusker believes Steparty is back in career best form and at peak fitness ahead of Saturday’s Group 2 The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick. A Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) placegetter, Steparty struggled for form earlier this year and was gelded after finishing...

Leading jockey has tip of his finger bitten off by a horse

Leading Queensland jockey James Orman is recovering after a horse bit off the tip of his finger during a routine task on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred as Orman was applying a tongue tie to a horse. “It just took the tip off when I was putting the tongue...