Tongues wagged following Friday’s Mudgee Cup, and for a good reason, following Tavi Time’s one-act affair in the Big Dance qualifier.
Travelling Wilbury helps Brett Robb land metro quinella
Brett Robb’s rise through the training ranks continued Saturday, with the Dubbo trainer preparing a metropolitan quinella.
Julie Lynch has ‘little pony’ rearing to go for Armidale Cup ‘speed battle’
Julie Lynch is expecting another fast and furious affair when Sunday’s $60,000 Armidale Cup is run and won, and she knows that her galloper Claptone will be among those setting the pace.
‘Honest horse’ primed for Armidale Cup
Brett Dodson will travel into the state’s North West tomorrow confident that Full Press is primed for a big run in the Armidale Cup.
Newly-wed Aaron Bullock picks up where he left off
Newly-wed Aaron Bullock, who won the 2022/23 Australian's Jockey's Premiership, is riding as well as ever following his return to racing late last month.
‘Mr. Highway’ ready to roar at Rosehill
After a couple of weeks of provincial race meetings, the always-popular Highway Handicap is back at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Holidaying apprentice eyes first winner at Cooma
Gold Coast-based appentice Jack Baker, who is currently Holidaying in Canberra, will trek to Cooma on Saturday in search of his first win.
David and Goliath story wins fans over in historic Bong Bong Cup
There are some terrific yarns in Australia’s rich horse racing history, but don’t be surprised if the 2023 Bong Bong Cup goes down as...
Little mare delivers pot of gold for boutique breeder
Tumut-based boutique breeder Paul Sturt is having fun with in-form mare Patrika Gold, which has now won back-to-back races.
Kacie Adams finds winning form at Grafton and Taree
Kacie Adams was the first to admit she was in a bit of a form slump before breaking through with back-to-back winners at Grafton on Sunday and Taree on Monday.
Murtagh masterclass at Hay
Only a week after riding an incredible four winners at Adaminaby, Englishman Connor Murtagh was making more headlines at Hay on Saturday.
Country Championships dates and venues announced
Racing NSW today announced the 2024 dates and venues for the Newhaven Park Country Championships Series.
Double delight for Mulholland and Ingelse at Orange
Despite persistent showers on Friday and heavy rain over the preceding days, a remarkably big crowd attended the Orange meeting.
Cahill delights fans as Cowra makes triumphant return
Those who sponsored the race and attended a trackside reunion at Cowra on Saturday were in high spirits when their former classmate Mathew Cahill won the St Raphael’s Class Of 83 Handicap on Hez Golden.
Pracey-Holmes discovers secret to success at Wellington
Jake Pracey-Holmes seems to have discovered the key to Boongarra Girl, the five-year-old mare winning successive races at Mudgee and Wellington after establishing big early leads.
Gallagher continues winning run at Bathurst
Clayton Gallagher, who, before his 26th birthday, in incredibly quick time, reached a career tally of 500 winners at a recent Dubbo meeting, is set to pass other milestones rapidly.
Racing and fashions set to take over Hay
All roads lead to Hay Jockey Club on Saturday, with a huge crowd set to be entertained by a bumper six-race non-TAB program, which will be headlined by the $20,000 Tapper Agri Services Hay Cup.
Mother-daughter duo lands ‘special’ Taree Gold Cup victory
He was the despised 60/1 outsider, but the Karen Owen-trained Sound and Vision defied all odds to win a thrilling edition of the Taree Gold Cup on Sunday.
Rocket Tiger eyes Canberra feature following super Snake Gully Cup effort
While he didn’t win or finish in the top three, Wagga trainer Scott Spackman believes Rocket Tiger is ‘back to his best’.
From England to Adaminaby, Connor Murtagh enjoys career day
Englishman Connor Murtagh found himself far from home on Saturday when venturing into the Snowy Mountains to ride at the Adaminaby meeting.
Satay Chicken on the menu in Newcastle Highway
Newcastle has its biggest meeting of the year with the running of the $1 million The Hunter (1300m), and there are some terrific fields, including the Class Three 1600m High Handicap.
Brisbourne lands Supa result in Snake Gully Cup
Ben Brisbourne became the first Victorian in more than a decade to win the Snake Gully Cup, with Nick Heywood guiding Suparazi to victory in Friday's $100,000 feature.
Mr Moppett honours former trainer with victory in The Tuckerbox
It was somewhat bittersweet as Mr Moppett took out the inaugural The Tuckerbox (1000m) at Gundagai Adelong Racing Club on Friday.
Strobing ‘in it to win’ as Tony Ball targets elusive Taree Gold Cup
Tony Ball will be out to win his hometown Cup for the first time when Strobing contests Sunday's $100,000 Taree Gold Cup.
Chambers sets sights on Snake Gully Cup features
Apprentice jockey Olivia Chambers will be out to win the biggest race of her young career when contesting today’s $100,000 Snake Gully Cup.
The Ladies Man charms his rivals in Silver City Cup
There are too many superlatives to describe The Ladies Man’s win in Saturday’s $17,000 Silver City Cup (1600m) at Broken Hill.
A couple of veterans break through in Kempsey Cup
According to veteran trainer Trevor Hardy, it was ‘about time’ that fellow veteran Aheadofhistime broke through for his eighth career victory.
Bong Bong picnics locked in for welcome return to racing
It’s been a long four years for Bong Bong Picnic Racing Club, which hasn't hosted a meeting since 2019, but the race day will make a triumphant return on Friday, November 24.
Colt Prosser continues his winning ways
Colt Prosser has enjoyed a sensational run of results, with the Wauchope trainer bringing up seven victories from just his last 21 starters.
Handle The Truth set for Canberra swan song
All good things come to an end, and for champion galloper Handle The Truth, the curtain will come down on his glittering career when he steps out in next Saturday’s $200,000 Canberra Community Chest (1400m).
Indifference lives up to his ability in Guyra Cup
The Brett Cavanough-trained Indifference was a class above his rivals when winning Sunday's Guyra Cup at Armidale.
Bong Bong given the green light, Ribeiro locks in Waterhouse ride
According to Racing NSW stewards, ‘unless something really dramatic happened’, they can’t see any reason why Bong Bong Picnic Racing Club won’t be hosting their famous once-a-year meeting on Friday, November 24.
Cam Hart lands ‘unbelievable’ NZ Cup triumph
At just 24 years of age, Junee boy and country kid Cam Hart has the world at his feet, with the talented reinsman the toast of Harness Racing today after his win in the $750,000 New Zealand Cup (3200m).
Todd Smart eyes full circle moment in Snake Gully Cup
As a kid from Gundagai, many good qualities were engrained in Todd Smart, but two have shone through: his love of the Gundagai Tigers and his passion for horses.
Cotton Cup makes it five straight for Simply Xtravagant
Simply Xtravagant remained unbeaten at the last five starts after winning the $37,000 QUBE Logistics Cotton Cup over 1600m on Sunday at Warren.
Draw to define Bold Offa’s quest for The Tuckerbox
Allan McRae is keeping his options open ahead of Friday’s inaugural The Tuckerbox, with Wednesday’s all-important draw set to define if the five-year-old contests the $50,000 feature sprint.
Johnny ‘Farnham’ Kissick still playing to win
He’s had more comebacks than Johnny Farnham, but it was good to see respected jockey Johnny Kissick back in the winner’s circle at Berrigan earlier this month.
Keatings kicks off new season in fine fettle
A year after her move from Albury to Queanbeyan, Coriah Keatings has found her feet and has been frequenting the winner’s circle.
Dimitropoulos enjoys winning return to South Australia
It was a bittersweet moment at Morphettville late last month as George Dimitropoulos claimed his first winner since moving to South Australia.
Digger McLellan Sydney-bound for hit-and-run mission
Darryl ‘Digger’ McLellan will make a hit-and-run mission to Sydney on Saturday to ride Call Me Louis in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill Gardens.
Call Me Louis ready and raring for Rosehill Highway
Punters are off to Rosehill Gardens this week for the 1400m Class Three Highway Handicap, and Thunderbet’s Johnny ‘Highway’ Patton is out to find us another winner.
Jorden McMahon chasing first winner in Silver City Cup
Young trainer Jorden McMahon is only two starts into his burgeoning career. On Saturday, he'll set his sights on his first winner when veteran galloper Velaro contests the $17,000 Silver City Cup at Broken Hill.
Xtravagant ‘little beauty’ chasing five-on-the-trot in Cotton Cup
Brett Robb has come across another 'little beauty' in the form of Simply Xtravagant, which will be out to make it five wins on the trot in Sunday's $37,000 Cotton Cup at Warren.
Inseparable duo winning on and off the track
The adage 'a strong couple can conquer anything as long as they work together' rings truer than ever for Roy McCabe and Ashleigh Stanley.
Race club ready to make Hay while the sun shines
With $94,000 in racing prizemoney up for gabs, along with $12,500 worth of pizes in their Fashions on the Field, Hay Jockey Club is gearing up for for a massive race day on November 25.
Lees and Berry add Little Dance to mantlepiece
On Tuesday, Kris Lees and Tommy Berry added the Little Dance (1600m) to the mantlepiece, with Spangler winning the $750,000 event.
From Cooma to Barn Dance riches for rising star Matthew Kelley
Matthew Kelley won the biggest race of his career at Royal Randwick on Tuesday with the ever-consistent I’ve Bean Tryin’ triumphing in the $250,000 Barn Dance (1300m).
Sara Ryan and Regan Bayliss pirouette their way to Big Dance triumph
Up-and-coming talent Sara Ryan won the biggest race of her training career on Tuesday, with tough-as-guts galloper Attractable pirouetting to victory in the $3 million Big Dance (1600m) at Royal Randwick.
Clayton Gallagher brings up his 500th winner
At only 26, Clayton Gallagher hasn't wasted his time getting to 500 wins, bringing up the milestone at Dubbo on Saturday.
‘Bush-bred’ Right You Are to carry hopes of a nation in Melbourne Cup
Yass locals and Australian racing fans will cheer on the 'bush-bred' Right You Are in Tuesday's $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Lisztomania on track for strong showing in Rosehill Highway
We're back to Rosehill Gardens this week for a very handy 1200m Class Three Highway Handicap, and Thunderbet's John Patton has run his keen eye over the field.
Squizzy prepares for comeback to race-riding
Former topflight jockey Michael “Squizzy” Squires made a quiet return to the saddle at Moree races on Friday when he steered Wayne Brown’s The Real Prince into third placing behind Golden Point and Nikolai in a 950m barrier trial after the last race.
Brad Vale snares Balranald treble ahead of hometown cap quest
He's one of the good guys in NSW country racing, and likable Berrigan-based hoop Brad Vale landed a popular winning treble at Balranald on Saturday.
Sinclair closing in on another Moree milestone
There's a fair chance that when Moree Race Club host a meeting, Peter Sinclair will train a winner on his home track.
WRA Picnic Jockey Premiership proves a huge success
Following a false start in 2022, the Western Racing Association's (WRA) Picnic Jockey's Premiership has proven successful on many fronts in 2023.
Pracey-Holmes celebrates Mudgee treble
Popular jockey Jake Pracey-Holmes threw his goggles to cheering fans when returning to the yard on Miss Twenty Two, the third leg of his winning treble on Saturday at Mudgee.
Snake Gully Cup to provide direct entry into rich Canberra Community Chest
Gundagai Adelong Racing Club's $100,000 Snake Gully Cup will provide the winner direct entry into the inaugural $250,000 Canberra Community Chest later this month.
Winning doubles highlight Wellington program
Winning doubles were the theme of the day at the race meeting held at Weellington on Monday.
False start doesn’t stop Wright’s return to the winner’s circle
At just her second meeting back after having a baby, champion picnic jockey Maddy Wright was at her brilliant best at Harden on Saturday.
Lachlan Scorse in an induced coma following Taree fall
In a horrific incident at Taree’s Manning Valley Race Club on Sunday afternoon, four jockeys, Jeff Kehoe, Courtney Van Der Werf, Lachlan Scorse, and Jeff Penza, fell from their mounts.
Crocket galloper primed for ‘super’ effort in Randwick Highway
We're off to Royal Randwick again this week for the Highway Handicap, and the race is one of the strongest 1200m county-restricted fields we'll see this year, apart from The Kosciusko, with eighteen runners set to go around.
Roper continues hot Country Cup run at Coonabaraban
Racing aficionados have been scouring the record books since Sunday when Anna Roper rode Scorched Land to victory for Newcastle trainer Todd Howlett in the $75,000 Coonabarabran Bowling Club Coonabarabran Cup.
Nicator claims thrilling Dandy Cup
In a thrilling finish, consistent galloper Nicator won the Dandy Cup before a big crowd on Saturday at the very well-promoted Narromine meeting.
Vale Betty Lane OAM
The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is today mourning the loss of pioneering former trainer Mrs Betty Lane OAM.
Amarantz to carry favourite backers in Randwick Highway
Thunderbet’s Johnny ‘Highway’ Patton believes he is on a winner in Saturday's Highway at Royal Randwick.
Schiller shines in The Kosciuszko spotlight
On Saturday, Tyler Schiller stamped himself as one of Sydney’s premier jockeys, riding champion sprinter Front Page to back-to-back The Kosciuszko victories at Royal Randwick.
Front Page creates Kosciuszko history
Front Page cemented his place in the NSW country racing history books at Royal Randwick on Saturday, defending his title in the $2 million The Kosciuszko.
Smart out to make Big Impact in Mollymook Cup
In-form Canberra trainer Todd Smart will look to add a Mollymook Cup to the mantlepiece on Sunday, with Big Impact set to go around in the 1200m feature race at Nowra.
Kerry Weir out to continue hot streak at Wagga
Tumut trainer Kerry Weir is happy to admit that his success ebbs and flows more than most but that he enjoys the good times when they roll around.
Cancer battle won’t stop Scott Collings’ magical Kosciuszko climb
Scott Collings, who is fighting a cancer diagnosis, will be out to win Saturday's $2 million The Kosciuszko with up-and-coming superstar, Mogo Magic.
Front Page can climb Kosciuszko for second straight year
Front Page will be out to win back-to-back The Kosciuszko's when contesting the $2 million race at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Murwillumbah’s ‘old grey’ gets his chance in Sydney Stakes
He might not be contesting The Kosciuszko at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon but the Neveille Boyle-trained Greyworm will race in the $2 million Sydney Stakes.
Country connection dreams of Everest riches
Cootamundra-based thoroughbred owners Craig McTavish and Gerard Piffero and a large cohort of owners will dream of winning Australia's richest race on Saturday when they start Overpass in the $20 million Everest at Royal Randwick.
The Kosciuszko runner-by-runner preview
The scene is set for the most anticipated edition of The Kosciuszko in history, with the $2 million country-restricted slot holder event to be run and won at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Locals enjoy success at Gilgandra
Gilgandra, at short notice, organised and hosted a race meeting on Saturday when Collarenebri was abandoned, and it was appropriate that a local trainer and jockey landed a winner.
Prest breaks through to claim hometown Burrangong Cup
A born and bred product of Young, Debbie Prest had always wanted to win a Burrangong Cup, and she lived out that dream on Saturday.
Greig and Ribeiro stamp their dominance in NSW picnic racing arena
There’s no denying Connie Greig and Leandro Ribeiro’s dominance on the NSW picnic racing circuit since the pair teamed up in 2020.
Red-hot apprentice ropes in Coonamble Cup and treble
Anna Roper continue her comeback from serious injury when riding the final three winners, including the $75,000 Coonamble Cup on Sunday.
Bucko claims third Port Macquarie Cup
On Friday, Grant Buckley won his third Port Macquarie Cup when guiding the Michael, Wayne, and John Hawkes-trained Superium to a famous victory.
Miss Ostend makes statement in Tony Campbell Memorial Cup
On Friday, the Norm Gardner-trained Miss Ostend continued her hot run of form at Canberra, winning the $34,000 Tony Campbell Memorial Cup.
Tas Morton’s Highway hopeful can go one better at Rosehill
After a week off, the Highway Handicap returns at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, and it's set to be a cracking race, with 24 acceptors, including four emergencies, taking on the 1500m Class Three Handicap.
Maddy Wright to make low-key return at Burrangong Picnics
Champion picnic jockey Maddy Wright will make a low-key return to the saddle at Young's Burrangong Picnic Race Club meeting on Saturday.
Mollie Fitzgerald following her own path to success
Apprentice jockey Mollie Fitzgerald is making a name for herself in the Mid-North Coast and Northern Rivers riding ranks.
Collarenebri abandoned, Gilgandra to host pop-up meeting
The Collarenebri race meeting scheduled for this Saturday has been abandoned, and Gilgandra will now host a pop-up meeting.
Potter’s galloper on point ahead of Picnic Champion Series final
Rob Potter believes he has the horse to beat in Sunday's $50,000 NSW Picnic Champion Series final at Coonamble after Madison Point drew perfectly with gate two.
Thistledo goes out a winner in Cootamundra Cup
Eleven-year-old veteran Thistledo has retired a winner after his gritty victory in Sunday's $32,000 Cootamundra Cup (1400m).
Wagga and Tuncurry-Forster claim Club of the Year honours
On Friday, Murrumbidgee Turf Club and Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club claimed the 2023 Country TAB Club of the Year honours at the NSW Country Racing Awards.
Galea announces his arrival at Mungery picnics
Announcing his arrival as a prominent jockey on the NSW picnic circuit, 17-year-old Sebastian Galea rode four winners, including Jin Chi Phantom, in the Cup on Sunday at the highly successful Mungery picnic meeting.
Canberra galloper primed to go ‘all in’ on Cootamundra Cup
With no Highway Handicap this week, Thunderbet’s John Patton has focused on the $32,000 Cootamundra Cup, which will be run and won on Sunday.
Victorians conquer Lockhart picnics
Victorian trainers and amateur jockeys proved too classy for their New South Wales counterparts at Lockhart Picnic Races on Friday.
Dylan Parrott excited to make Mungery debut
Amateur jockey Dylan Parrott will be the newest face in the NSW picnic ranks when he debuts at Mungery on Sunday.
Classy Joe’s road to Jericho kicks off in Cootamundra Cup
Wangaratta trainer Dan McCarthy will trek into NSW on Sunday with a plan to win the $32,000 Cootamundra Cup with his old stager, Classy Joe.
David Matts has former Tasmanian ready to fire at Ballina
Former Tasmanian and accomplished sprinter Donna’s Day will make her NSW debut at Ballina on Sunday when contesting the Benchmark 66 Sprint.
Shayleigh Ingelse relishing Dubbo move
Shayleigh Ingelse is relishing a move to Dubbo, with the apprentice bringing up wins at Griffith, Dubbo, and Bathurst in recent weeks.
Emily Harrison scores memorable maiden victory
It was a day to remember at Cobar on Saturday for amateur jockey Emily Harrison, who brought up her first winner.
Sims returns home in search of Tabulam Cup
Toowoomba trainer Jayden Sims will return home on Saturday as he attempts to win the 2023 Tabulam Cup with Ascot Road.
Galea eyeing cup double at Lockhart and Mungery
A Picnic Cup has eluded Sebastian Galea, who gets his best chance to win won at Lockhart on Friday and Mungery on Sunday.
Underpants dacks them in Leeton
Scott Spackman appears to have another star in the making, with the well-named Underpants dacking his opposition in Leeton on Monday.
Vella sets in-form youngster for inaugural The Legend Of The South
Moruya Jockey Club will host the inaugural $50,000 The Legend Of The South Benchmark 74 Handicap for three-and-four-year-olds on Friday.
King of the Highways reclaims his throne
Matthew Dunn has well and truly reclaimed his title as 'King of the Highways' following his stable's prolific success in recent editions of the country-restricted metropolitan event.
Would Be King reigns supreme in Grenfell Cup
Contested on a very well-prepared turf track on Saturday, the 2000-metre Cultiv8 Financials Grenfell Cup featured a typically patient and polished winning ride by top jockey Mathew Cahill.
No thoroughbreds, no worries, as Come By Chance hosts Stock Horse dash
Come By Chance Picnic Race Club didn't let the absence of thoroughbreds stop them from hosting a successful phantom race day on Saturday.
Cootamundra locked in for bumper long weekend meeting
It will be a social explosion at Cootamundra Racecourse on Sunday, with Cootamundra Turf Club hosting a bumper eight-race program headlined by the $32,000 Cootamundra Cup (1600m).
Connie Greig continues Cobar love affair
Over recent years, Dubbo trainer Connie Greig has collected a swag of Cobar Cups, and on Saturday, she took home the feature race trophy won by Inzaghi.
Purcell and his old stager chasing elusive Jerilderie Cup
Ross Purcell would love nothing more than to win a Jerilderie Cup, and it appears he will have his best chance yet on Saturday.
Can Dunn add to impressive Highway record?
We're back to Rosehill Gardens this week for a 1500m Class Two Highway Handicap, and Thunderbet's Johnny 'Highway' Patton believes he is on a good thing.
Brett Dodson Big Dance bound as Full Press delivers in Lismore Cup
Brett Dodson will be tapping and dancing to Royal Randwick in November with Full Press qualified for the $3 million Big Dance or $750,000 Little Dance following his gutsy win in Thursday's $75,000 Lismore Cup (2110m).
Picnic Championships runner-by-runner guide
The countdown is underway for the $50,000 Showcase Picnic Championship, which will be run at Coonamble on October 8.
Cobar steps up to host transferred Come By Chance meeting
Cobar Miners Race Club will jump into action again on Saturday when hosting the transferred Come By Chance picnic meeting.
Come By Chance to host phantom race day
The horses might not be racing on Saturday, but that won't stop Come By Chance Picnic Race Club from hosting a big phantom race day, including ram racing, stockhorse dash and a dog jumping event.
Racing mourns the tragic loss of Greg Hook
The racing industry is mourning the death of Kandos-based trainer Greg Hook.
The 63-year-old tragically passed away on Tuesday following a trackwork accident on his...
Narrandera celebrates season to remember
A month after their season ended, Narrandera Race Club is still flying high on the success of their winter racing program.
Murray Bridge visitor sets sights on Pooncarie Cup
Murray Bridge trainers Ron Daniel and Trish Stanbury will venture into NSW on Saturday with Shiny Rock contesting the Pooncarie Cup. .
Salire could offer value in short and sharp Randwick Highway
Saturday's Highway Handicap at Royal Randwick is as intriguing as ever, and Thunderbet's John Patton has run his eye over the 1000m Class Three sprint.
Gundagai get behind Scobie and his Equimillion endeavour
Respected Gundagai racehorse trainer and accomplished Show Jumper Jim Scobie will represent Gundagai Adelong Racing Club at the inaugural Equimillion competition.
Boycott forces Geurie abandonment
Lower-than-usual nominations and a lack of available jockeys have led to the unfortunate abandonment of the picnic meeting scheduled at Geurie on Saturday.
Daniel’s wheeling and dealing winners in Coffs Harbour
Daniel Wheeler's return to the NSW training ranks has been a successful endeavour, with the Coffs Harbour trainer preparing recent winners on his home track.
Iverson claims Enngonia Cup, Bensley rides treble
The lure of doubled prizemoney attracted a capacity field on Saturday for the $30,000 Dunk Insurance Enngonia Cup, with the winner Sacred Stream, coming from the Charleville stables of Shane Iverson.
Smart would be love struck if Kosciuszko opportunity came knocking
Canberra trainer Todd Smart is remaining hopeful that Love Shuck will get picked to compete in the $2 million The Kosciuszko.
Retired Harden trainer hopes to climb Kosciuszko with Derry Grove
The well-known and much-loved Harden family, the Whybrows, have won a slot in the $2 million The Kosciuszko, and will race the Matthew Dunn-tained Derry Grove.
Atmospheric Rock craving extra ground in Rosehill Highway
We are back to Rosehill Gardens this week for the weekly Highway Handicap, a 1400m Class Three, and Atmospheric Rock looks had to beat.
Shane Iverson out for Enngonia Cup redemption
For Shane Iverson, the Enngonia Cup has always been the race that got away, but he'll look to change that on Saturday.
Matthew Dunn duo Kosciuszko bound
Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn will have two major players in nexy month's $2 million The Kosciuszko at Royal Randwick.
A ‘dream come true’ for dual Kosciuszko slot holder
Matt Cowling will be the envy of all NSW racing fans today after the Goulburn punter and racehorse owner incredibly picked up two slots in the $2 million The Kosciuszko.
Griffith restaurant owner out to win his third hometown cup
Popular Griffith identity, restaurant owner, and racehorse trainer Gino D’Altorio wants to win a third Griffith Cup.
Italian Stallion Fabio Martino targets Gundagai meeting
Fabio Martino will make his first trip to Gundagai on Sunday, with the Hawkesbury trainer set to start two chances on the seven-race program.
Sue Grills ‘Just In Reach’ of Kosciuszko slot
Sue Grills and connections will be waiting nervously for a phone call after The Kosciuszko slot holders are announced on Friday.
Black Nugget Cup winner a star in the making
Appealing as a prime candidate for success in upcoming spring feature races, including the Dubbo Gold Cup, Iknowastar was a dominant winner of the 1400m Mudgee Florist Black Nugget Cup on Sunday at Mudgee.
Old grey looking to worm his way into The Kosciuszko
Neville Boyle believes Group winner and recent Murillumbah Newmarket victor, Greyworm, deserves a chance to contest the $2 million The Kosciuszko.
Travers enjoying hot start after turning his attention to training
Michael Travers, who's been winning races all over the Southern Districts, has hung up the boots and will focus on training for the foreseeable future.
Rocket Tiger flying under The Kosciuszko radar
Scott Spackman has had The Kosciuszko in the back of his mind for some time as he continues Rocket Tiger's preparations for the $2 million race.
Is Wizard Of Oz on a yellow brick road to The Kosciuszko?
The Danny Williams-trained Wizard Of Oz might have granted connections their Kosciuszko wish on Saturday following his gritty victory in Royal Randwick's Highway Handicap.
Daredevil delivers Lunn elusive Mendooran Cup
Dubbo trainer Dar Lunn and apprentice jockey Jake Barrett combined on Saturday to win the Mendooran Cup with Daredevil. Image - Racing Photography.
McColm ‘over the moon’ with Kosciuszko contender Far Too Easy
Muwillumbah trainer David McColm will be hoping that Far Too Easy can go one better in this year’s edition of The Kosciuszko.
Former racing writer launches new book
Former NSW country racing writer and award-winning journalist, Bill Poulos, recently published a book, titled Bush Tragedies.
Moree to host inaugural Country Super Maiden
Moree Race Club will create history on Sunday when hosting the inaugural Country Super Maiden.
Matthew McGuren back on track and riding winners
Following a four-month break from racing, Matthew McGuren is back riding winners, landing trebles at Casino and Murwillumbah in recent weeks.
Lou Mary charging towards Moree Cup
Lou Mary will trek from Scone to Moree on Sunday when starting $4.60 favourite Royal Charge in the $55,000 Moree Cup (1400m).
Goulburn galloper ‘over the odds’ in Randwick Highway
Highway Handicap action heads to Royal Randwick on Saturday, and Thunderbet's John Patton has been tasked with finding the winner in the 1200m Class Three Handicap.
Dar Lunn eyes elusive Mendooran Cup
Dar Lunn knows how to win a Mendooran Cu, having won a few as a jockey, but he's looking to win his first as a trainer on Saturday.
Lundholm prepares for three-pronged Country Cup assault
Clint Lundholm is set for a busy weekend, with the Dubbo trainer set to start up to 13 gallopers across meetings at Mendooran on Saturday and Mudgee and Moree on Sunday.
Bingara pilgrimage pays off for in-form Sally Taylor
Coffs Harbour trainer Sally Taylor was rewarded for making the long trip to Bingara on Saturday, with Camerlengo winning the 2023 Bingara Cup.
Zoe’s on the hunt for more winners
When Zoe Hunt brought up her first winner at Bathurst on Monday, the apprentice jockey knew at that moment that this job was for her.
New hip, no worries for reinvigorated Daniel Northey
Not every day a 33-year-old requires hip replacement surgery, but for jockey Daniel Northey, the decision to go under the knife has given him a new lease on life.
Charitable Moree ready for bumper cup weekend
The time-honoured Moree Cup will take centre stage in the state’s North West on Sunday, with the $55,000 feature event attracting a good array of country gallopers.
Sprinters to chase The Tuckerbox glory at Gundagai
The Gundagai Adelong Racing Club will run the $50,000 The Tuckerbox as their feature sprint race on the Snake Gully Cup program.
Ecker Road breaks through to claim Gulargambone Cup
The Bryan Dixon Jnr, Gilgandra-trained Ecker Road, winner of the Gulargambone Cup on Saturday, has been an underrated galloper for much of his career.
Robb and Bensley combine to claim Betoota Cup
NSW duo Rodney Robb and Richard Bensley ventured into outback Queensland on Saturday and claimed the time-honoured Betoota Cup.
Drew Smith eyeing bigger things following memorable season
Jockey Manager Drew Smith, who looks after Australia's leading hoop Aaron Bullock, brought up 575 winners in season 2022/23.
Miss Thatcher on target for Rosehill Highway
We're back to Rosehill Garden this week for a 1400m Class Two Highway Handicap, and the Tim Martin-trained Miss Thatcher will take some beating.
Scott Sweedman chasing amazing result in Bingara Cup
Scott Sweedman believes he is jumping aboard the right horse when teaming up with the Jane Clement-trained Amazingly in Saturday's Bingara Cup.
