Stephanie Thornton to ride Gotta Kiss in JJ Atkins Stakes
Trainer Steve O’Dea has taken a cautious route to the JJ Atkins with Gotta Kiss but he is confident she won’t be disgraced in the Group One race. Gotta Kiss is the forgotten horse of […]
Everything you need to know about the JJ Atkins Stakes
THE JJ ATKINS Group One, 2YOs set weights, Eagle Farm HISTORY * First run in 1976 when won by Romantic Dream * Group One since 1985 * Set weights since 2007, handicap 1976-2006 * Known […]
Coronavirus restrictions gives Queensland locals G1 boost
The coronavirus restrictions have provided a bonus for Queensland trainers and jockeys with many getting a chance to win their first Group One races. Racing Queensland has severely lopped the winter carnival with only two […]
Jungle Edge is nominated for the Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes
Trainer Mick Bell is weighing up options for stable star Jungle Edge who is nominated for sprint races in both Melbourne and Sydney. Jungle Edge is nominated for a 1000m handicap at Flemington on Saturday […]
Blake Spriggs to ride Hightail in the Stradbroke Handicap
Jockey Blake Spriggs expects to get valuable insight into Stradbroke Handicap contender Hightail when he rides the in-form gelding for the first time in an important gallop ahead of the Group One race. Sydney-based Spriggs […]
OTI Racing forging ahead with spring carnival plans
A leading Australian syndicator is forging ahead with plans to strengthen an already impressive domestic spring team despite conjecture surrounding potential international carnival runners. OTI Racing is hoping to bring up to six overseas-trained horses […]
Shalwa lands betting plunge in the Helen Coughlan Stakes at Doomben
Five-year-old mare Shalwa has led in a stable quinella for Brisbane’s premier trainer Tony Gollan with her first stakes victory in the Listed Helen Coughlan Stakes at Doomben. The 1350m race for fillies and mares […]
Bottega looking to take the next step in Lord Mayors Cup
A horse of Bottega’s quality would ordinarily be in the spelling paddock preparing for the spring but his immaturity has prompted a different approach. The three-year-old, who defeated subsequent Hobartville Stakes winner Brandenburg on debut, […]
Shalwa on track for Helen Coughlan Stakes at Doomben
A raceday gear change has helped stud-bound mare Shalwa earn another chance at a black type race win. Shalwa will be having her fourth run in a stakes race in the Listed Helen Coughlan Stakes […]
MRC wants Caulfield Cup moved to the end of November
Racing Victoria says its has two options it is exploring for the programming of Melbourne’s spring carnival races. The Melbourne Racing Club has told RV it wants to transfer the Caulfield Cup from its traditional […]