2019 – Page 44 – BOAY Racing News

Ride like a Kiwi girl

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Editor BOAY

Michelle Payne after winning the 2015 Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) aboard Prince of Penzance. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Affectionately known throughout Australasia as simply the “Great Race”, the legacy of the Melbourne Cup and its place in thoroughbred racing is one of triumph and of tragedy, of winners, losers and a myriad of colourful characters, sights, scenes and scenarios over its sparkling 158-year history. The 2015 running of the race saw another special chapter written into Cup folklore when Michelle Payne became the first and only female to date to ride…

Melham confident ahead of Caulfield Cup

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Having finished a luckless third in 2017 and an agonisingly close second 12 months later, star jockey Ben Melham is warming to his chances of winning the Caulfield Cup for the first time.

Spanish Reef returns to form at Caulfield

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Trainer Ken Keys has adopted a different spring campaign with Spanish Reef who returned to winning form in the Ladies’ Day Vase at Caulfield.

Favourites in wide draws for Caulfield Cup

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Caulfield Cup favourites Finche and Mer De Glace have drawn out for the $5 million race. The Chris Waller-trained Finche came up with barrier 19 while Japanese runner Mer De Glace drew gate 21. Big Duke will start from the rails in the 2400m handicap at Caulfield on Saturday. Wolfe, the last horse to secure a place in the field of 18 with four emergencies, has drawn barrier five. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Wolfe forced his way into the race with his Coongy Cup win over 2000m…

Anaheed wins Group 3 Blue Sapphire Stakes

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

A decision to wait for the Blue Sapphire Stakes with Anaheed has been rewarded for her connections after the filly raced to victory in the Group Three sprint at Caulfield.

Cummings, Godolphin in 100th stakes win

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Haunted has provided trainer James Cummings with his 100th stakes race victory for Godolphin, taking out the Listed Ladbrokes Village Stakes at Caulfield.

Wolfe earns Cup start with Coongy Cup win

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Promising stayer Wolfe has earned himself a start in the Caulfield Cup with a tough win in the Coongy Cup.

Hartnell top weight for G1 Caulfield Cup

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Godolphin’s stable stalwart Hartnell will take his place as top weight in the $5 million Caulfield Cup with jockey Brad Rawiller to ride.

PlayUp review and promotions

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

HorseBetting is happy to announce another bookmaker has earned the right to be promoted on this site. Our Playup review is talking about the Australian branch of the online betting company, that was founded following the amalgamation of ClassicBet, Topbetta and MadBookie under the one brand. Included in our PlayUp.com review is an overview of the horse betting available, sports betting, PlayUp Apps, including both Android and Iphone, PlayUp promotions, company information & how to login to PlayUp on both desktop and mobile phone. PlayUp login & mobile site The…

Vase next for Derby hope Serious Liaison

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 AAP

Trainer Danny O’Brien plans to use the Group Two Vase at The Valley to test the Victoria Derby credentials of Serious Liaison after the colt’s victory at Caulfield.