The Australian racing industry could be halted immediately and upcoming thoroughbred sales are in extreme doubt after federal and state governments introduced stringent new measures yesterday to try and slow the rapid spread of coronavirus, a disaster that makes the global financial crisis (GFC) look like “a stroll in the park”. The Premiers of NSW... Read More

Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) triumphed in an epic HK$20 million Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) at Sha Tin yesterday to complete a brilliant whitewash of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The victory was a first in the race for jockey Vincent Ho, who ended a run of outs for local riders in the blue riband going... Read More

When trainer Michael Clements made his choice from the only available three jockeys on standby for the replacement ride on Siam Blue Vanda (Echoes Of Heaven) in the Stewards’ Cup (Listed, 1600m) at Kranji on Friday, little did he know he was about to give someone the opportunity of a rare double feat. Even if... Read More

Aquis’ high-stakes gamble pays off with Not A Single Doubt colt’s ultimate Group 1 victory Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) became arguably the most valuable stallion prospect in Australia yesterday, after the star colt continued his almost faultless career by taking out the $3.5 million Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Rosehill and vindicating... Read More

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

Golden Slipper has been dominated by fillies in recent years, but a future star of the covering barn could be unveiled today For the seven colts lining up in today’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), the 70 seconds from start to finish is not just a chance to enter the record books, but also... Read More