This crisis may bring much-needed change, but racing’s treasures a tale as old as time
What to write about given the current circumstances? A prediction, perhaps? Surprise Baby wins the 2020 Melbourne Cup by six lengths – in the absence of Vow And Declare who’d already emulated Northerly’s Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate double and was bound for the Hong Kong international meeting. The Horsham-trained gelding won the Cup, defeating... Read More
Yoshida’s Inglis Easter odyssey cements Australian love affair
Marie Yoshida is used to the idea that racing is a journey, having travelled from her parents’ farm in northern France, via Australia and Hong Kong to Winchester Farm in Kentucky. But the unique circumstances of this year’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale have obliged her to really put her travelling boots on in order... Read More
Vinery Stud’s first season sire Press Statement landed his third winner yesterday
New winners Press Statement – Vinery Stud’s first season sire Press Statement (Hinchinbrook) landed his third winner yesterday courtesy of Major Murphy’s (2 c ex Night War by General Nediym) debut win at Wyong in the 2YO Maiden Plate (1200m). Trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, the two-year-old colt defeated Princess Betty (Smart Missile)... Read More
Racing Victoria latest jurisdiction to cut prize-money
Racing Victoria will cut prize-money and stand down staff in a bid to reduce expenditure during the coronavirus pandemic. From tomorrow, RV said 40 per cent of its permanent staff would be temporarily stood down or required to work reduced hours. The RV board and executive team have voluntarily agreed to a reduction in pay... Read More
Grounded planes leave horses and shuttle stallions in limbo
International Racehorse Transport halts operations due to Covid-19 International Racehorse Transport (IRT) is working with domestic and overseas authorities in a bid to develop protocols that would allow equine flights to restart during the coronavirus pandemic that has seen air travel cease. Chris Burke, IRT’s managing director, yesterday revealed that the company’s last flight... Read More
Fabulous five for Moreira makes it a ‘Magic’ 900
Joao Moreira became only the fourth jockey in Hong Kong history to reach 900 wins and he did so in style with a five-timer at Sha Tin yesterday. “I wasn’t counting!” the Brazilian ace said after his fourth on the board, Picken (Duporth), had sealed the milestone win at the end of a tough duel... Read More