Jockey merry-go-round on Maharba

With the potential of a jockey shortage at Mornington, trainer Grahame Begg and owner Gary Towzell got on the front foot in the search of a jockey for Maharba at Mornington. The three-year-old runs in the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, but longer-term...

Quiet ride key to Fearless producing Champagne finish

Connections of Champagne Stakes contender Fearless will revert to riding the colt cold as they bid to harness the youngster’s best asset. Co-trainer Paul Snowden felt Fearless became too competitive when settling midfield and between runners in the ATC Sires’ Produce...

New Zealand raid on Mornington Cup

New Zealanders Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have their heart set on winning a start in the Caulfield Cup at Mornington. The Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday offers the winner a start in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October, a race Ritchie would like...

Will Lightning get chance to strike in All Aged Stakes?

Chain Of Lightning’s TJ Smith Stakes win immediately stamped her one of the headline acts of this year’s Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, but whether she gets the chance to bolster her page this weekend could be weather dependant. The daughter of Fighting Sun...

Hawkesbury races market movers – 18/4/2024

We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Hawkesbury on Thursday (18/4/2024) with Neds.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some...

Tuncurry races market movers – 18/4/2024

We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Tuncurry on Thursday (18/4/2024) with Neds.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some...

Kayla Nisbet announces riding retirement

Kayla Nisbet, the accomplished jockey who recently clinched a win in the Country Championships Final, has announced her retirement from riding. The decision comes less than a month after her shining moment at Royal Randwick aboard Asgarda. Nisbet, 29, will transition...

Giga Kick gearing up for a return to the racetrack

Clayton Douglas reveals that his star sprinter Giga Kick is gearing up for a return to the racetrack, potentially as early as July. After recovering from muscle tears, Giga Kick has matured physically and is in excellent condition. Douglas has earmarked The Everest in...

Pony Racing Finals at Royal Randwick

It’s the Schweppes All Aged Stakes Day at Royal Randwick, the final day of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, and it’s also the finale of the National Pony Racing Series. “The finalists are very excited about the opportunity to ride at Sydney’s premier racecourse”...