Letsgohorseracing - VIC & NSW

Details: Published: 19 November 2009; Created: 19 November 2009

FATHER & SON TEAM HOPING FOR REPEAT OF LAST YEAR IN ECLIPSE STAKES

BETFAIR Park will play host to Saturday metropolitan racing in Melbourne for the second consecutive week for this weekend’s Eclipse Stakes meeting and also for the second consecutive week, there may be a sense of deja vu with the result of the feature race.

Only seven days ago, Zipping created Sandown Classic history with his brilliant, third consecutive, win in that race and ridden by Michael Rodd who has now won the last two Sandown Classics.

Details: Published: 18 November 2009; Created: 18 November 2009

SO YOU THINK AND VIEWED RATED HIGHLY AFTER SPRING EFFORTS

THE Bart Cummings-trained pair So You Think and Viewed has been included in the list of the world’s best 50 racehorses in the latest release of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

The Spring Racing Carnival stars join international sprint sensation Scenic Blast as the highest rated Australian-trained horses on 122. They are ranked equal 17th on the listings.

Details: Published: 15 November 2009; Created: 15 November 2009

JOCKEYS LIKELY TO BE REMINDED OF THEIR MEDIA OBLIGATIONS

RACING Victoria is set to intervene to ensure there is no repetition of the embarrassing situation that occurred after the Sandown Classic on Saturday which saw owner Lloyd Williams forbid the trainer and jockey of Zipping from talking with television broadcaster, TVN.

RVL Chief Executive, Rob Hines, told Racing Radio 927 today (Sunday) that he would meet today with acting chief steward Alan Riordon (with Terry Bailey overseas) to discuss the events that occurred after the running of the Sandown Classic.

Details: Published: 14 November 2009; Created: 14 November 2009

WILLIAMS TEAM THROW TOYS OUT OF COT AFTER TVN CRITICISM

AN historic hat-trick of wins by Zipping in the Group 2 Sandown Classic, 2400m, on Saturday was unfortunately soured by the refusal of connections to talk with TVN after the race.

Owner Lloyd Williams reportedly banned new trainer Robert Hickmott and jockey Michael Rodd from interviews after TVN commentator Steve Moran made an off-the-cuff remark that upset him earlier in the day.

Details: Published: 12 November 2009; Created: 12 November 2009

RUNDOWN OF PROGRAM ON AND OFF TRACK FOR CLASSIC DAY

THE Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival concludes in metropolitan Melbourne on Saturday, highlighted by the running of the 122nd Group 2 TMB Printing Sandown Classic over 2400 metres.

The 2007 BMW Caulfield Cup winner, Master O’Reilly will lead the field out which includes recent Flemington winners Scenic Shot, Raffaello and Purple as well as multiple Group one winner, Zarita.

Details: Published: 09 November 2009; Created: 09 November 2009

NEW TRAINER HOPING ZIPPING COMPLETES HAT-TRICK IN GROUP TWO

ZIPPING will re-write history if he runs and is successful in Saturday’s $351,000 Group 2 TMB Printing Sandown Classic (2400m) at Betfair Park.

Zipping will become the first horse in the 122 year history of the race to win it three years in a row and his new trainer, Robert Hickmott, will capture his first feature win as head trainer for prominent owner, Lloyd Williams.

Details: Published: 08 November 2009; Created: 08 November 2009

WORTHWHILE CAUSE - BUT EVEN HIS DAUGHTER WARNS IT WILL BE 'BAD'

THE Melbourne Racing Club's search for this year's Sandown Classic mystery National Anthem performer from within the racing industry expanded interstate for the first time and the chosen 'artist' hails from the Harbour City.

Well-known TVN racing commentator, Richard Callander, will swap the form guide for the song sheet and sing for charity when he performs the National Anthem before the running of the 122nd TMB Printing Sandown Classic at Betfair Park on Saturday.

Details: Published: 07 November 2009; Created: 07 November 2009

EMOTIONAL RANDWICK FAREWELL TO LEGENDARY SPRINTER

THOUSANDS of race fans turned out for an emotional farewell to legendary sprinterTakeover Target at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Owner-trainer Joe Janiak said he was thrilled to see 11,836 people flock to Randwick to pay their respects to the 10 year-old gelding that won 21 races from 41 starts and captured the hearts of Australian race-goers.

Details: Published: 07 November 2009; Created: 07 November 2009

HAYES HITCHES A RIDE ON THE COREY BROWN CARNIVAL BAND-WAGON

TRAINER David Hayes jumped aboard the Corey Brown band-wagon and reversed his Spring Carnival fortunes when All American scored an upset win in the $1 million Emirates Stake, 1600m, at Flemington on Saturday.

Brown completed the most successful week of his riding career and added another Group 1 to his Melbourne Cup success on Shocking when All American, $41, overhauled Cox Plate winner, So You Think, $3.90 favorite, to win running away.

Details: Published: 06 November 2009; Created: 06 November 2009

SOLID MONEY FOR GOLD SALUTE TO WIN THE EMIRATES STAKES

ONE of the strongest early betting moves on the $1 million Group 1 Emirates Stakes, 1600m, at Flemington tomorrow (Saturday) has come for the Mark Riley-trained Gold Salute.

Solid support with corporate bookmakers across the country has seen Gold Salute firm from $10 to $6 on the strength of his close last start second to Allez Wonder in the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield almost a month ago.