An emotional Peter Gelagotis has hailed the workrate, talent and character of apprentice jockey Tianni Chapman, who on Friday at Geelong rode her first winner in only her third ever race. Chapman, 22, who debuted at Warrnambool on Thursday with mixed success, combined with smart gelding Typhoon Harmony to win a 1112m benchmark 64 handicap. Runner-up Aerovictory and Ceejay were […]

Ozzie Kheir may end up being advantaged this year by a weakened Melbourne Cup field, but the prominent owner is sticking to his guns and insists Cup changes regarding international participation are an over-reaction. At the time restrictive new vetting rules on internationals were announced in April, the Melbourne Cup-winning owner said they might as well change the name of […]

Zeyaadah wore down Technique late on to land the Group 3 William Hill Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle on Friday evening. Roger Varian’s filly was well beaten at Epsom in the Cazoo Oaks when the day’s rainfall went against her, but she enjoyed her Newcastle debut thanks in part to a fine ride from Jim Crowley. Held up in the […]

Star jockey Nash Rawiller has been banned from entering Queensland because he went to a doctor at Bondi to have an annual medical check-up for his NSW riding license. The shattered jockey self-reported that he went to the Local Government Area of Waverley, which is declared a hotspot and from which entry to Queensland is not permitted. Rawiller lives in […]

The Daily Telegraph racing editor Ray Thomas and Sky Thoroughbred Central’s form expert Ron Dufficy discuss the chances on the nine-race program at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! SUGGESTED BETS DUFF’S BEST Race 4, No.1: […]

Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over the Thursday meeting at Bendigo. BEST BET MILES AHEAD (R2 No.5 – $2) Just missed last start at Swan Hill to remain a six-start maiden but the way the gelding finished off suggests a win is not too far away. Blinkers on and drawn perfectly for jockey John Allen. NEXT […]

Richard Hannon’s Mojo Star almost caused a seismic upset at Epsom, and heads to the Curragh this weekend with major claims in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Sent off a 50-1 chance as a two-race maiden on the first Saturday in June, Mojo Star beat all bar Charlie Appleby’s Adayar, himself among the outsiders. Punters will see nothing like […]

Group 1 winner Prince Fawaz will join the stallion roster at Oaklands Stud from the upcoming season. The classy son of Fastnet Rock was unveiled as part of the Queensland operation’s team on Monday and will stand for $11,000 including GST at his first season at stud. A $220,000 yearling purchase, Prince Fawaz was retired midway through the Sydney Autumn […]

Addeybb is set to run in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on Saturday whatever the ground conditions. Trainer William Haggas is keen to get the seven-year-old on track for the first time since he returned from another successful stint in Australia. The Newmarket handler took Addeybb out of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot due to the fast […]

GLEN SHIEL has everything in place to give Hollie Doyle a second career Group 1 in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (4.20) at Royal Ascot this afternoon. Last summer, Archie Watson’s move to bring the son of Pivotal – formerly smart at a mile – back to six furlongs has paid handsome dividends. Glen Shiel added to a handicap success at […]