The Brisbane Racing Club wants to speed up the introduction of new technology to help overcome losses with its on-course totalisator. On-course totalisators were once a major source of income for clubs but in recent years they have become a major drain on profits. The majority of major clubs in Queensland are responsible for the operation of their on-course totalisators and almost all run at a loss. The problem will again be highlighted when the BRC’s annual report is handed down on October 23. Totalisator betting at BRC meetings has…
Year: 2019
Pinatubo remains unbeaten after Dewhurst
Pinatubo has cemented his standing as Europe’s leading juvenile with a decisive victory in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
Listed success for Savabeel colt
Three-year-old colt Craftmanship (NZ) (Savabeel) showed plenty of fortitude to take a needle-eye gap over the concluding stages of the Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1800m) at Morphettville to score a narrow maiden stakes win.
Myers guides Secret Allure to stunning stakes victory
A heady ride by in-form jockey Rosie Myers paved the way for Awapuni galloper Secret Allure (NZ) (Zacinto) to add further black type to a burgeoning pedigree page when she stormed home from near last to capture the Gr.3 Rich Hill Stud Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Hawera.
Rox The Castle wins Weekend Hussler Stakes
After spending most of the week in hospital, trainer Kerry Edwards has watched her best horse Rox The Castle race to a satisfying win in the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes at Caulfield.
Field Marshal stays undefeated in three starts
While owner Jayven See is at the Gold Coast, wife Kathy is enjoying the spotlight of leading in another winner, Field Marshal (NZ) (Sweet Orange) in the last race in Singapore, the S$50,000 Class 4 Division 2 race over 1200m on Friday night.
Super Seth wins the $2m Caulfield Guineas
Super Seth has delivered on his potential in the stallion-making Caulfield Guineas, launching home late to deny the previously unbeaten Queensland gelding Alligator Blood in the final stride of the $2 million Group One race.
Thefixer to answer questions at Methven
By Jonny Turner All eyes will be on defending New Zealand Cup winner Thefixer when he steps out for the first time this season in the Methven Cup on Sunday. Hoof problems dogged the 6yr-old’s preparation for the country’s great race last season and made his win extraordinary. And they have returned to add drama to his spring campaign again this year. It has seen trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen preparing Thefixer for his cup defence at Regan Todd’s Woodend Beach. That scenario, combined with two less than glorious…
Thefixer still on way up
By Michael Guerin Don’t expect the best version of Thefixer to be on show for his comeback race in the Methven Cup on Sunday. Because while the conditions of the race look perfect for the defending New Zealand Cup champion, the horse himself is still very much on the way up. Thefixer hasn’t raced since the middle of April and his Cup defence has started later than his key rivals because of annoying hoof issues. They have improved after spending much of the last two weeks with beach trainer Regan…
The Shark – Best at Methven on Sunday
The Shark heads to beneath the hills and the Mt Harding Racecourse in Methven in search of winners from Methven Cup Day. For more punting information head to The Punters Lounge Race 1 12 The Guild: Two runs back from a spell and both have been more than meritorious. Huge chance to get the maiden win on the board here today. 1 Beau Major: Caught the eye in both runs back this time in, particularly last time. Should land a lot closer to the speed today and a top three finish…