by Rob Courtney Katie Cox is forever grateful to Paul Corkran when the longtime owner-breeder-trainer decided to get out of the horses and sell his Leeston property. That was about six years ago. Those decisions led to Cox acquiring, among others, Stay A Moment (Armbro Invasion – Nakura), Love A Moment (Love You – Stay A Moment) and recent Addington winner Spy Da Moment. Stay A Moment was in foal to Majestic Son, Love A Moment was broken in as a 4yo but was untried and Spy Da Moment, who’s…
Month: July 2023
Muswellbrook racecourse
Muswellbrook Race Club is one of the leading country racetracks in New South Wales – and one of the longest running operations across the state. Established in 1862, Muswellbrook Race Club is renowned for its regular use throughout the racing season, and has been duly rewarded for its efforts, receiving accolades for NSW Country Race Club of the year for 2013 and 2018 respectively. Muswellbrook race track’s usage is constant throughout the season, utilized for 18 meetings every year for racegoers and is often considered a hub for up-and-coming trainers…
Matriarch Stakes
OddsBookmakersNewsFieldPast Winners Matriarch Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 2000m The Matriarch Stakes is a Group 2 race held at Flemington Racecourse specifically for mares aged four years and older. The Matriarch Stakes covers a distance of 2000m and is considered the premier staying race for mares during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Originally established as a Listed race in 1995, the Matriarch Stakes was later upgraded to Group 3 status from 2001 to 2004. In 2005,…
Peter Moody’s Brereton returns positive swab
Brereton, ridden by Luke Nolen, returns to the mounting yard after winning the Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria stewards confirmed on Monday morning that the Peter Moody-trained Brereton had returned a positive swab for a prohibited substance. The result stems from a blood sample taken at Flemington on May 13, prior to the galloper finishing sixth in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) when beaten two lengths by the Danny O’Brien-trained It’sourtime. The blood sample was shown to contain phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and its…
SA raiders star on Day 4 of Darwin Cup Carnival
Mark Pegus after partnering Lake’s Folly to victory in the $50,000 Buntine Handicap (2050m) for Alice Springs trainer Sheila Arnold at Fannie Bay on Saturday. (Photo: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) South Australian raiders Lake’s Folly and Masterati triumphed in two of the features on Day 4 of the Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Kerry Petrick’s Anphina won the $135,000 NT Derby (2050m), but Lake’s Folly prevailed as a $2.70 favourite in the $50,000 Buntine Handicap (2050m) and Masterati saluted at $6.50 in the $35,000 Weight-For-Age…
Aussie News – July 24
By Adam Hamilton Brilliant three-year-old The Lost Storm’s TAB Eureka chances have soared on all levels. Not only did he win the Group 1 Queensland Derby by half the straight, but the two biggest guns (outside of him) in the TAB Eureka – Leap To Fame and Catch A Wave – suffered shock defeats. Defeat was never likely for The Lost Storm who worked to the front and won without being extended by 16.5m in a slick 1min55.2sec mile rate for 2680m. He ripped home in 54.2 and 27.1sec. And…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 24, 2023
Horse Racing on Monday, July 24 will feature two meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Ballarat. Monday Racing Tips – July 24, 2023 Ballarat Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on July 24, 2023 check out our…
Cork continues unbeaten record at Tauranga
Cork winning at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Cork continued her love affair with Tauranga on Saturday when extending her unbeaten streak to three on the Bay of Plenty track. The daughter of Complacent finished seventh first-up in the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Hastings earlier this month and appreciated the drop back to Rating 75 grade this weekend. With the four-kilogram claim of apprentice jockey Jess Allen, Cork loomed wide on the turn, capturing the lead at the top of the straight and she was able…
Popthebubbles edges Walker toward 200 season winners
Popthebubbles winning at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Popthebubbles edged her trainer Mark Walker closer to the magical 200 wins for the season mark when saluting at Tauranga on Saturday. After jumping away fairly from the ace barrier, Popthebubbes settled toward the rare of the field for veteran hoop Vinnie Colgan, who began his move on the three-year-old filly at the 800m and she was able to storm home late out wide to capture a 1.8 length victory. “It was another really good winning effort from a…
Compliance Assurance Team cracks down on racing misconduct
A diverse new team of investigators with backgrounds in racing, law enforcement and animal welfare will strengthen the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC)’s offensive on misconduct in the racing industry. The experienced investigators will comprise the new Compliance Assurance Team (CAT), a team of stewards tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct including animal welfare and cruelty concerns and non-compliance of the Racing Integrity Act 2016, Racing Integrity Amendment Act 2002 and the Rules of Racing. Seven CAT stewards have been hired in a national recruitment campaign to work across Queensland…