VIC Racing
Victoria urged to stay out of cash fight
VICTORIA’S racing boss has warned the state must not engage in an “arms race” with New South Wales over increased prizemoney.
Top of betting hardly Perfect for Peters
PERTH’s biggest owner and breeder Bob Peters can’t understand why his mare Perfect Reflection is favourite for Saturday’s Kingston Town Classic.
Racing Victoria coaxes Catterall back to fold
LESS than two years after his shock resignation from Racing Victoria, former AFL executive Andrew Catterall will return as chief executive of RV’s media arm, Racing.com.
The Early Oil: Pakenham
EXPECT significant improvement from Oak Door when the three-year-old colt lines up at Pakenham this weekend, according to Herald Sun’s Matt Stewart.
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Wise Hero unlikely for Pakenham assault
UNBEATEN three-year-old Wise Hero is not certain to chase his second win in eight days with trainer John Price still considering his options.
TBT: Six nude dudes at Echuca
IT’S Throwback Thursday and that’s all the excuse we need to revisit a moment of legendary Aussie larrikinism at the Echuca races. WARNING NUDITY
Unease as Moodie to act for RV
DAVID Moodie will represent Racing Victoria at a Racing Australia meeting next week despite standing down as its chairman.
Hayes laments shortage of juvenile races
TRAINER David Hayes is disappointed with the lack of two-year-old racing in Victoria as he tries to qualify horses for January’s Magic Millions at the Gold Coast.
Kiwi star Kawi seeks Perth riches
WHEN a New Zealand horse has won five Group 1 races, including two at the start of spring, its next target is usually the Melbourne carnival, but Allan Sharrock had other ideas with Kawi.
Trainer banned over steroids
DEVASTATED Wodonga trainer Brian Cox plans to fight a three-and-half-year disqualification imposed on Tuesday by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.
He Or She can go one better at Ascot
DAVID Hayes says He Or She can end the stable’s frustrating run of placings in Group 1 races by winning Saturday’s 1800m Kingston Town Classic at Ascot.
Bailey feels Michelle’s pain, backs champ
RACING Victoria’s chief steward Terry Bailey has supported Michelle Payne’s bid to ride her brother Patrick’s top sprinter Husson Eagle at interstate meetings.
Moore emotion: Giant killer gets Gary jumping
A GENTLE giant proved giant killer at Ascot on Saturday. And then there was the giant celebrator, Takedown’s near-certifiable trainer Gary Moore.
Wise Hero makes his mark
SUNDAY FIX: AN emotional John Price notched up his first city winner since relocating to Cranbourne three years ago when the promising Wise Hero won at Moonee Valley.
Cao Cao shows Magic touch
ANOTHER Mick Price colt is destined for big things after Cao Cao booked a trip to the Gold Coast for the $2m Magic Millions Classic in January.
BTC offers relief for infected stables
IN a bid to aid trainers Matt Cumani and James Wardeiner, whose stables are quarantined, Ballarat Turf Club wants to let them use an alternative track to work their horses.
Price has Millions in mind for Cao Cao
WORKMANLIKE is the way Mick Price likes to describe his emerging colt Cao Cao, who will try to boost his Magic Millions claims at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
All set for a super showdown in the west
IT might be the “light’’ version of the great Winterbottom Stakes stoush of 2008, but Saturday’s race at Ascot shapes as one of the clashes of the racing season.
Melham’s magic shining through
JOCKEY Ben Melham is starting to spread his wings after doing the hard yards, writes Matt Stewart.
Young guns step up while stars are away
BEN Allen and his fellow apprentices aren’t expecting a life of leisure over summer as they take up the slack left by many senior jockeys seeking a short break from constant racing.
The Early Oil: Moonee Valley
TAB BIG BETS: HERALD Sun form analyst Michael Manley is banking on Stellar Collision to maintain his perfect first-up record at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Cumani’s stables struck by strangles
UPDATE: ONE of Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani’s barns has been placed under quarantine after strangles was confirmed in one of his horses.
Martin’s winner worth the wait
APPRENTICE Jack Martin brought up his first city winner for his master Pat Carey in spectacular fashion at Sandown on Wednesday.
Clark not a B-grader in trainer’s eyes
ACCORDING to the premiership tally, Raquel Clark is Tasmania’s second-best jockey, but under Victorian rules the apprentice is not allowed to ride in Melbourne.
Trainers to pay to work on Bool beach
IT WILL cost $250 per horse to train on a Warrnambool beach during the summer months.
Victorian trainers fear owner exodus to NSW
VICTORIAN trainers are bracing for a whack at the upcoming yearling sales, fearing their owners will migrate to the more lucrative stake money of NSW.
Black Caviar filly making all the right moves
THE first of Black Caviar’s foals is almost ready for the hustle and bustle of a major training centre as she progresses towards her first race start.
Cook not in race for RV’s top job
GEELONG Football Club chief executive Brian Cook declared on Tuesday he was not interested in becoming the next CEO of Racing Victoria.
