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Why don't they give up on Efficient and retire him? The annual bid to get him ready for another Melbourne Cup keeps falling down. It's happening again. The latest news is that the veteran Cup winner is in grave doubt of missing a run for a fourth time. Apparently, his off-front joint injury has flared again. Owner Lloyd Williams says a final decision will not be made until the first week of September but he rates the horse only a 20-80 chance of making it through to the Cup on Nov 2. There's ano
Why don't they give up on Efficient and retire him? The annual bid to get him ready for another Melbourne Cup keeps falling down. It's happening again. The latest news is that the veteran Cup winner is in grave doubt of missing a run for a fourth time. Apparently, his off-front joint injury has flared again. Owner Lloyd Williams says a final decision will not be made until the first week of September but he rates the horse only a 20-80 chance of making it through to the Cup on Nov 2. There's another little worry for Efficient, too. Even if he is fit enough to run, he has to first qualify for a Cup start.
Insights into national thoroughbred racing for Monday 18 November 2024 to Sunday 24 November 2024. * There were 51 race meetings held ac...
There were 47 race meetings held across Australia last week with 3,198 horses competing in 340 races for a total prize money purse of $19,01...
There were 71 race meetings held across Australia last week with 4,512 horses competing in 499 races for a total prize money purse of $46,60...
Predictions of a major downturn in yearling sales proved unfounded at the first four sessions of the Magic Millions sale with just a 16 per cent dr...
Talented Queensland sprinter Swiss Ace could be a surprise Melbourne visitor for the Group One Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap at Flemingto...
Lee Freedman is leaving his options open with promising young stayer Mount Everest.Freedman, who returned from the Gold Coast Magic Millions yearli...
Talented sprinter Burdekin Blues could have two stablemates as surprise companions on a trip to Melbourne for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at F...
Jeff Lloyd has answered a last-minute call from New Zealand trainer Murray Baker to ride Fully Fledged in the Group One Telegraph Handicap at Trent...
Golden Slipper and Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Zizou is on the comeback trail after a stint at stud last spring and is likely to return to racing...
Damian Lane’s riding career has taken an unexpected turn with the 21-year-old offered a contract to ride in Hong Kong for the final three months...
DAMIAN Lane has posted career win No 500 in the week he celebrates his 21st birthday. The former West Australian achieved the milestone thanks t...
Jockey Damian Lane will make his return to race riding following a brief stint in the UK when he partners Summer Wind at Ladbrokes Park Sando...
WITH his win on Melting Moment in Sportius Global Events Handicap at Sportingbet Park , Damian Lane took outright first place on the Victorian...
Another star or another also-ran? Perth apprentice Damian Lane (17) is kicking-off a three-month stint in Meolbourne. He'll be riding for the Matt ...
Apprentice Damian Lane celebrated the biggest win of his career when he steered Ulundi along the rail to claim the Listed Lord Stakes at Mornington...
Extra Zero has drawn barrier 15 of 16 for the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot on Saturday, reports racing.com. The Lindsay Park-...
Flemington: Moonee Valley Racing Club Saturday 16, June 2012Race 1 - 12:20PM Programmed Property Services Handicap (1200 METRES)Of $70,000.1st $42,...
Flemington: Victoria Racing Club Saturday 09, July 2011 Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: in the True PositionTrack Condition: Dead 4...
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Insights into national thoroughbred racing for Monday 18 November 2024 to Sunday 24 November 2024. * There were 51 race meetings held across Australia last week with 3,422 horses compe...
There were 47 race meetings held across Australia last week with 3,198 horses competing in 340 races for a total prize money purse of $19,011,500 .
There were 71 race meetings held across Australia last week with 4,512 horses competing in 499 races for a total prize money purse of $46,607,500 .
Predictions of a major downturn in yearling sales proved unfounded at the first four sessions of the Magic Millions sale with just a 16 per cent drop on 2008 figures.Aushorse Marketing said the Gol...
Talented Queensland sprinter Swiss Ace could be a surprise Melbourne visitor for the Group One Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.Trainer Mick Mair expects to make a decision soo...
Lee Freedman is leaving his options open with promising young stayer Mount Everest.Freedman, who returned from the Gold Coast Magic Millions yearling sales on Monday, entered Mount Everest for the ...
Talented sprinter Burdekin Blues could have two stablemates as surprise companions on a trip to Melbourne for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington in March.Trainer Barry Baldwin is consid...
Jeff Lloyd has answered a last-minute call from New Zealand trainer Murray Baker to ride Fully Fledged in the Group One Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on Saturday.Lloyd and Baker enjoyed success wh...
Golden Slipper and Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Zizou is on the comeback trail after a stint at stud last spring and is likely to return to racing in the Group One Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.Gary...
Damian Lane’s riding career has taken an unexpected turn with the 21-year-old offered a contract to ride in Hong Kong for the final three months of the season. Lane will take up the exclusive p...
DAMIAN Lane has posted career win No 500 in the week he celebrates his 21st birthday. The former West Australian achieved the milestone thanks to a typically heady ride on the Mat Ellerton and S...
Jockey Damian Lane will make his return to race riding following a brief stint in the UK when he partners Summer Wind at Ladbrokes Park Sandown on Wednesday . The 22-year-old last rode in Vi...
WITH his win on Melting Moment in Sportius Global Events Handicap at Sportingbet Park , Damian Lane took outright first place on the Victorian State premiership. Lane, staring at a caree...
Another star or another also-ran? Perth apprentice Damian Lane (17) is kicking-off a three-month stint in Meolbourne. He'll be riding for the Matt Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable. In WA, Lane has d...
Apprentice Damian Lane celebrated the biggest win of his career when he steered Ulundi along the rail to claim the Listed Lord Stakes at Mornington.Usually held at Caulfield, Tuesday's 1600m featur...
Extra Zero has drawn barrier 15 of 16 for the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot on Saturday, reports racing.com. The Lindsay Park-trained nine-year-old is rated a $21 chance with C...
Flemington: Moonee Valley Racing Club Saturday 16, June 2012Race 1 - 12:20PM Programmed Property Services Handicap (1200 METRES)Of $70,000.1st $42,700, 2nd $12,600, 3rd $6,300, 4th $3,150, 5th $1,7...
Flemington: Victoria Racing Club Saturday 09, July 2011 Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: in the True PositionTrack Condition: Dead 4Race 1 - 12:05PM AFL Life Members & Carbine Club H...
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