Letsgohorseracing - UK,US & The World

Details: Published: 14 August 2009; Created: 14 August 2009

TRAINER DERMOT WELD SAYS CUP START HINGES ON THE HANDICAPPER

BOOKMAKERS in Australia and England have shortened the Irish mare Profound Beauty to outright favoritism for the Melbourne Cup following her overnight win in the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown.

“The race panned out well for us and she'll run in the Irish St Leger next,” trainer Dermot Weld said. “The Melbourne Cup remains a possibility in November but her participation will depend on how we are treated by the Australian handicapper.”

Details: Published: 28 July 2009; Created: 28 July 2009

DOWN UNDER DINERS ARE WELL OFF COMPARED TO OUR 'FROG' COLLEAGUES

THOSE of us who have complained about the quality and cost of food provided at the public outlets at some of our tracks in Australia, should spare a thought for the race-goers in France.

Gina Rarick, a former racing journalist for the International Herald Tribune, who now trains a team just outside of Paris, vented her frustration on the French authorities after a recent major meeting there.

Details: Published: 28 July 2009; Created: 28 July 2009

LIGHT-HEARTED LARRIKIN OR SORE LOSER? You be the judge!

OUTSPOKEN English trainer, Mark Johnston, has defended his perceived attack on Australian invaders, Takeover Target and Scenic Blast, after their Royal Ascot wins the past two years and claimed that he was actually full of praise for the talents of our trainers.

Johnston defended his comments in another article on his web-site entitled: ‘Aussie Rules,’ in which he wrote: “Oh dear, I’ve done it again, I’ve upset some Australians. Never mind, you have to admit, they are easily upset.