Jack de Bromhead, a 13-year-old jockey and the son of a prominent horse trainer, died over the weekend after falling from his pony during an event. Jack, son of leading National Hunt trainer Henry and wife Heather, died after he was thrown from his horse, Cork Beo, during a race on Rossbeigh beach during the Glenbeigh Racing Festival at around 5pm on Saturday. The rest of the weekend’s racing was cancelled after the incident on Saturday. Henry de Bromhead is one of jump racing’s leading trainers, winning the last two Champion Hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival with Honeysuckle, as well as the ..read more

The first spot in the 2022 Melbourne Cup is up for grabs this weekend in the Andrew Ramsden at Flemington racecourse.  Leading the betting line is Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott Mare Splendiferous (2). After heading down south the four year old has impressed with a 5 length win in the Port Adelaide cup and has had a seven day turnaround in preparation for the Andrew Ramsden. Right next to splendiferous odds-wise is Rob Hickmott colt Point Nepean (10). After two impressive wins the Irish born four year old is looking for the hatrick and the spot in the Melbourne Cup, although he’s lightly ..read more

This Tuesday the Schweppervescence Plate is the final race before the titular Melbourne Cup however that doesn’t mean it isn’t a race full of terrific sprinters. Leading the betting line in the Plate is 2021 Inglis Millenium winner and last-start runner-up Profiteer (4). With James McDonald at the helm and a good barrier draw Profiteer is sure to storm home at Flemington this Tuesday. The only knock on Profiteer is that the Colt hasn’t won a race since that Inglis Millenium race on February 6th 2021. Closely following Profiteer at odds is two-time first up winner Maher & Eustace Filly Enth ..read more

This Wednesday we are in the thick of the Spring Carnival which can only mean the annual Bendigo Cup is taking place. The Group 3 (formerly listed) 2400 metre race has a rich history being run for the past hundred years at the Bendigo Racecourse with last year’s winner being six year old mare Princess Jenni. Leading the betting line in the 2021 Bendigo Cup is Ciaron Maher and David Eustace co-trained duo Smokin’ Romans (2) and Tooradin (7). Smokin’ Romans has been running like a champion at this distance however is yet to win a Group race, this could be the race for him to win. Tooradin has al ..read more

We are nearing the end of the 2021 Spring Carnival and that can only mean one thing, it’s around that time of year when the historic Cox Plate is run. The Cox Plate is synonymous with champions of racing like Winx and Kingston Town nowadays, however, a diverse pool of Thoroughbreds are looking to stamp their names in Victorian racing history this saturday. Annabel Neasham’ gelding Zaaki (6) is looking for revenge after a huge upset to fellow Cox Plate contender Probabeel (7) last start. With two solid trials at The Valley in recent weeks Zaaki is undoubtedly the horse to beat.     St ..read more

A duo of Group I races are the headlining this Saturday’s fixtures at Royal Randwick racecourse with the Group I Champagne Stakes and Group I All Aged Stakes. Favourite by far in the Group I All Aged Stakes is Hawkes trained multiple time Group race winner Masked Crusader (12). Following Masked Crusader is Godolphin duo 2021 Expressway Stakes and Canterbury Stakes winner Savatiano (6) and 2021 Doncaster Mile winner Cascadian (1). Next in the betting line is consistent Group race runner-up colt Tagaloa (7), Chris Waller champion five year old Kolding (3), 2021 George Ryder Stakes runner silver ..read more

A duo of Group I races are the headlining this Saturday’s fixtures at Royal Randwick racecourse with the Group I Champagne Stakes and Group I All Aged Stakes.   Leading the betting line in the Group I Champagne Stakes is Hawkes trio trained consistent Group race runner-up Hilal (4). Following Hilal is Snowden colt Captivant (1) who has placed right behind Hilal in both of his Group race placements. Further away in the betting line is last weeks Fernhill handicap winner Converge (3), Annabel Neasham’s in tune two year old filly Queen Of Wizardry (9) ridden by Jamie Kah, Group III T L Baill ..read more

After a complete washout over eastern New South Wales last week Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is back on this Saturday highlighted by the 2021 edition of the Group I Golden Slipper featuring some of Australia’s best two year old colts, fillies and geldings.   Leading the betting line in the Golden Slipper is Mick Price champion Colt Profiteer (5) with jockey Hugh Bowman on board. Closely stalking Profiteer at odds are Richard and Michael Freedman co-trained two year old Stay Inside (3), undefeated Group II winner Four Moves Ahead (10) and Group I Blue Diamond Stakes winner Artorius (13). D ..read more

The 2021 Listed Carrington Stakes is on this saturday at Royal Randwick racecourse with a variety of contenders looking to snatch the prize. Leading the betting line in the Carrington Stakes is Hawkes Trio-trained gelding Bandersnatch (2) who is coming off a consistent 2020-2021 season record with multiple place finishes. Sneaking up to Bandersnatch at odds is John Thompson consistent sprinter Chat (5), the four year old is looking to follow up on a disappointing Listed Christmas Classic at Canterbury.  Further in the betting line is 2019 Group III Lord Mayors Cup winner Chris Waller trai ..read more

83 Champion sprinters have been nominated for the 2021 WFA All-Star Mile being held at Moonee Valley Racecourse on the 13th of March. Heading the nominees are 2020 Caulfield Cup winner Verry Elleegant and 2020 Cox Plate victor Sir Dragonet. Out of the 83 contenders 23 previous Group I winners are nominated including former All-Star Mile conquerors Mystic Journey and Regal Power. Melody Belle is looking to improve on her 3rd place run in the 2020 All-Star Mile after some great Group I wins over in New Zealand. Caulfield Guineas winner Ole Kirk has been nominated as well as consistent winners T ..read more