Australia
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable will have both the resuming Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) and comeback galloper Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) in the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday. Ayrton won the race in 2023 and has had one run back from a near 12-month break, while
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Guy, Emily & Jayne review the last Group 1 racing day of the domestic season. We're joined by Michael McNab as he breaks back into the Group 1 winning circle. We also look across the ditch to review Alabama Lass winning at Flemington and much more. Weigh In,
Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) may not be mentioned in the same breath as some of Chris Waller's champions past and present, but the mare is far from a spent force on the racetrack. The seven-year-old will be chasing a third Group 1 win at Flemington and her fourth in
Australia
Classy New Zealand filly Alabama Lass has conquered racing right and left-handed, now she must take to straight racing at her Australian debut. Alabama Lass has arrived in Melbourne to contest the Listed HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday after showing her ability in New Zealand.
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The decision to back-up Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) in the Neville Sellwood Stakes is part of a bigger campaign picture as Joe Pride looks to give his star galloper the best possible grounding for his ultimate goal. Having identified the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) as the race they want to win,
Crocetti (NZ) (Zacinto) will carry the hopes of the Kiwi sprinting ranks in Perth next month as the Trackside NZ / Perth Racing slot runner in the A$5 million KIA Quokka (1200m). The winner of nine of his 14 career starts, Crocetti’s connections accepted the invitation from Entain New
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In an exclusive interview, Michael's joined in studio by Minister for Racing, Winston Peters. They discuss the Minister's love of the industry, the concerns and future of horse racing, his decision and the resistance to closing the greyhounds, and being given a horse in Mongolia. Guerin
Michael Kent Jnr fears Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) might have picked the wrong year to be heading to the Gr.1 Tancred Stakes (2400m), but the Cranbourne trainer is taking solace from the fact the Group One winner is returning to something like his best. The four-year-old will look to
Guy, Emily & Jayne review a massive day of racing. Robbie Patterson joins the show after his double stakes win including an emotion send off for Leica Lucy, and Dirk & Nicci Oberholster come on to chat about their breeding success at Trentham & Rosehill. Weigh In, March 23
International
An exciting host of 28 individual Group 1 winners headlines entries for FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 27 April at Sha Tin – all chasing a chance to compete for the record HK$74 million prize money on offer across three of world racing’s pre-eminent contests. Representing owners from Hong
This week, Michael heads to Matamata to catch up with hall of famer, Lance O’Sullivan to discuss his career as a jockey including THAT race, his legendary dad and brother, life as a trainer, and love and loss. And we have a look at the newly launched TAB terminals.
A brilliant mind, a love of animals and a massive contribution to many facets of the racing and breeding industry are being recalled following the death of Matamata equine veterinarian Dr Bill Ewen. His sudden death at his home last Tuesday aged 68 followed a period of poor health. After