Ryan Moore talks all things IJC, admiration for Romantic Warrior

Ryan Moore is looking forward to returning to Hong Kong. Photo: HKJC If you go back to 2006 when Ryan Moore made his International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) debut, it was Olivier Peslier who took home the trophy ahead of Glen Boss and Andreas Suborics at the end of what was undoubtedly a good night for the visitors. Moore finished sixth on that occasion and, in a remarkable sequence, has contested every edition since with the exception of 2008. And off the back of another stellar year in which his 19…

Belclare set for Group 1 Railway Stakes tilt

Belclare winning the 2024 Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Nash Rawiller will step in for the suspended Tyler Schiller aboard Bjorn Baker’s promising mare Belclare in Saturday’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot. The Kiwi import, aiming for her first Australian Group 1 triumph, has impressed the stable since arriving in Perth. “Tyler has done a great job on her. Unfortunately, he was suspended; otherwise, he probably would have been over there, but Nash is a pretty handy replacement,” said Baker’s racing manager, Luke Hilton. “He is…

Gluyas chasing further Victorian success in Cranbourne Cup

Air Assault. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Having secured the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) with Goldrush Guru just over two weeks ago, trainer Andrew Gluyas and owner-breeder Harry Perks will target another major prize this Saturday with Air Assault in the Cranbourne Cup. The four-year-old gelding, a son of Justify, notched his sixth stakes victory last start with a convincing win in the Listed John Letts Cup (1800m) at Morphettville. That performance has earned him a spot in the $500,000 Cranbourne contest, with Gluyas confident the gelding is ready…

Jason Collett to reunite with Territory Express

Territory Express. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Jason Collett is set to reunite with the Paul Niceforo-trained Territory Express in The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange on Saturday. The jockey knows it will take both good fortune and a sharp steer to guide the five-year-old gelding back to the winner’s circle. “Early days, I rode him a few times, and his racing pattern hasn’t changed,” Collett admitted. “He is still slow out of the gates, and he gets into tricky positions due to that. But when he gets the luck, he can get…

Kendal eyes further NT success on Alice Springs debut

Ipswich-based apprentice Olivia Kendal aboard Ankle Rolex for Darwin trainer Patrick Johnston before they combined to seal victory at Fannie Bay last December. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Fotofinish Racepix) After getting a win during her first and only appearance in Darwin last December, Ipswich apprentice Olivia Kendal hopes to repeat the dose on debut at Alice Springs on Saturday. Kendal will feature in five of the six races, with the form guide suggesting the 26-year-old could achieve success. Terry Gillett’s Great Buy and Floral Code as well as Kevin Lamprecht’s…

Alice Springs racing preview & best bets | November 23, 2024

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, November 23, 2024 First Race 2:17pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s the off-season, but the Alice Springs Turf Club continues to attract good numbers, with 57 horses accepting for a highly competitive six-race meeting on Saturday. It’s been hot and sunny all week; however, showers and a possible storm with a top temperature of 38C is the forecast for Saturday. Pioneer Park will be a dry dirt surface and the rail will be in the…

Today’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | November 22

There are seven horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, November 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Moonee Valley. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – November 22, 2024 Moonee Valley Racing Tips As always, there are 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 November 22, 2024 check…

International Jockeys’ Championship next stop for Rachel King

Rachel King will return to Hong Kong next month. Photo: HKJC Much-travelled Australian-based jockey Rachel King will add Hong Kong as another of her racing destinations for 2024 when she returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday, December 4 for the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC). After already riding in England, Japan, the United States of America and Australia this year, King is hoping to improve on last year’s Hong Kong performance when she finished third in the LONGINES IJC after riding Oversubscribed to victory in the first of the four-race competition.…

Hong Kong’s 12 Group 1s added to World Pool schedule

All Hong Kong’s 12 Group 1s, including December’s Group 1 quartet of Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), will be run under World Pool banner. Photo: HKJC The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), which operates World Pool, has confirmed all 12 Group 1 contests in Hong Kong’s 2024/25 season, including this December’s Group 1 quartet of Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), will be run for the first time under the World Pool banner. Since the inaugural World Pool race at Royal Ascot in 2019, only races from outside Hong Kong have…

Cranbourne Cup Day 2024 preview & best bets | November 23

What Cranbourne Cup Day 2024 Where Southside Racing Cranbourne – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Saturday, November 23, 2024 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Cranbourne Cup Day headlines the metro racing action in Melbourne this Saturday afternoon, with 10 quality races lined up. A scorcher is forecast, meaning we should get a hard and fast deck that moves to a Good 3 rating at some stage. The rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit, with the action at Cranbourne commencing at 12:20pm AEDT. Cranbourne Cup…