Features
Racing must determine its own fate in these coronavirus times
The racing industry needs to make its position absolutely clear in order to ensure its immediate fate is not taken entirely out of its hands during the Covid-19 crisis. Australian racing has already developed protocols far beyond those in other racing jurisdictions with the highest standard of separation and mitigation measures; temperature checks in place... Read More
More from Guest Column
From South Africa to Sydney to a Slipper, hopefully it’s See You Soon’s day
This afternoon, the eyes of the racing world will be on Rosehill for the world’s richest two-year-old race, the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m). It’s a race I’ve watched every year since I moved to Australia in 2015. Last year, I was watching from the sidelines. I was injured and was just starting my... Read More
Eustace brothers set to go head-to-head on Golden Slipper day
When Yogi (Raise The Flag) and British raider Young Rascal (Intello) clash in tomorrow’s N E Manion Cup (Gr 3, 2400m) at Rosehill, two brothers who work on opposite sides of the globe will be going head–to–head in an all-family affair on one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar. Many of us... Read More
A cracking mid-race pace turned the All-Star Mile into a stern test of stamina
A cracking mid-race pace set by the free-running filly Flit (Medaglia D’Oro) turned Saturday’s $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield into a stern test, perhaps bringing about the defeat of the favourite Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) who missed a place for the first time in his career. “Flit wants it over and done... Read More
Cultural Amnesia (AUS)
2 c Snitzel – Zenon by Super Saver O: Mr C E Holt, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Stallion Racing Australia, Go Bloodstock Australia, Mr P I Sweeney, Mr G J Carlin, Mr A Fairfull, Mr M J Wallace B: China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, NSW T: Gerald Ryan S: Inglis Australian Easter... Read More
A great story of an Australian company whose product conquered the world
Australia’s major role in the 2020 Kentucky Derby will be delayed with the news confirmed overnight that America’s greatest race will be postponed, from May 2 until the first Saturday in September, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However the process of assembly, installation and testing of the new Derby starting gates is likely to be... Read More