Racing News

Scone trainer John Ramsey was excited about the prospects of his filly Smoodge in a race at Tamworth on Friday however there was a problem. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the three-year-old the day before the Tamworth race because Ramsey had not renewed his trainers’…

Race 1- Hungerford Hill Wines- Maiden Plate 1600m High Flight gets her chance to break through here after a solid second on this track last start. She was strong late and just failed to pick up the winner. Hotel Amour finished just behind High Flight…

Members Preview – Clubs in the Community PINK Race Day 6 July 2019   Race 1 Club NSW Maiden Plate 1400m Super Pins has been placed in his only two starts and he should atone here. He missed the start when runner up to a smart…

Former South African jockey Keagan Latham was the punters pal at Saturday’s Newcastle Jockey Clubs race meeting. The popular 21-year-old only had two mounts and to the joy of favourite backers the pair were successful. The “Blue Army” Godolphin struck in the 900m Nelson Bay…

Race 1- John Thomas Electrical Class 1 & Maiden Plate 2300m Mushroom Rock is racing himself back into form and the 2300 won’t be a problem. He was a close third over 2100 at Wyong last start and his only win was over 2200m at…

Ref: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/6245399/five-local-legends-inducted-into-maitland-city-hall-of-fame/?src=rss   From an inspirational sportswoman to a prolific playwright, five new local legends have been welcomed into Maitland City Hall of Fame. On Thursday, the five new inductees were announced during a special ceremony at Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Mayor Loretta Baker said the…

Poor visibility forced the abandonment of the last three races at Newcastle on Saturday but not before former Riverina apprentice Stacey Metcalfe rode two of the four winners. The experienced apprentice who recently transferred from Wagga to Wyong trainer Allan Denham steered home winners for…

Race 1- Tripac PVC Maiden Handicap 900m Reveal The Magic was unwanted in the betting when a close second on debut at this track on June 8. He was held up at the top of the straight and was beaten by a smart one. Athens…

Irish apprentice Louise Day outrode her country claim and her boss Kris Lees prepared three winners at Saturday’s Newcastle race meeting. Newcastle’s premier trainer is overseas, however the stable continued to chalk up the winners with Sixties Groove successful in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup…

Race 1- Congrats Gerard Lazare – Maiden Handicap 1400m Grand Eagle is a former Kiwi having his second start for Allan Denham. His first run at Newcastle on May 18 was very good as he came from well back to finish third. He draws well…

Kris Lees saddled up five favourites at Cessnock on Monday for three winners and two seconds. The Hall of Fame trainer was successful with So You Merge ($2) Bubbles Ball ($1.55) and Exdream ($3.10) while his two runners up were Jazette ($1.35) and Brazenbrook ($1.95)…