Australia
In the normal scheme of things, Saturday’s gritty performance for second in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill would have been class filly Probabeel’s(NZ) (Savabeel) last of her current Australian campaign. That was the initial plan for the Brendan and Jo Lindsay-owned three-year-old as
Australia
Two Bendigo Guineas runners from the Lindsay Park stable have been disqualified from the race after they were incorrectly saddled. The error was not picked up by the starters when checking the brands before the race while Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig was fined $3000 for the mistake. Racing Victoria
Australia
A Group One mistake has cost Hugh Bowman rides at two upcoming carnival meetings while Tommy Berry has been ruled out of Queen Elizabeth Stakes day, Bowman was found guilty of dropping his hands on Avilius near the 50m of Saturday's Group One Tancred Stakes. He got the
Australia
Prize money for Sydney's signature autumn races has been halved in response to racing's reduced income stream during the coronavirus crisis. Racing is scheduled to go ahead subject to government regulationson April 4 and 11 with eight Group One races programmed for the two days of
New Zealand
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The talented but sometimes quirky Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) toyed with her rivals to win the Gr.1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill, notching the third elite-level win of her career in effortless fashion. The daughter of Zed, who began her career in New Zealand, won the Gr.1 Vinery
New Zealand
A ground-saving ride by James McDonald has elevated the enigmatic Night's Watch (NZ) (Redwood) back into the winner's list in the Gr.3 Neville Sellwood Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Starting $8.50, the six-year-old settled near the rear for McDonald, who was happy to bide his
Australia
Hall of Fame trainer Murray Baker loves preparing staying three-year-olds and the veteran horseman sent out his fifth winner of the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) when Quick Thinker (So You Think) proved too strong for his rivals at Rosehill on Saturday. Confined to barracks under Covid-19 restrictions like the
International
British racing authorities have contingency plans for the resumption of the sport behind closed doors once the go-ahead is given. Racing is likely to resume on the Flat following the current shutdown which is scheduled to last at least until the end of April amid the coronavirus pandemic. A letter
Australia
The Victoria Racing Club is to stand down most of its staff for a month and reduce the hours worked by it executives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The VRC, which holds the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington, said staff will be asked from Monday to take any outstanding annual leave
Australia
Matamata trainer Tony Gillies banked some travel money when progressive jumper Woodsman (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) ran out a ready winner of Friday’s Ocean Road Realty BM120 Hurdle (3230m) at Warrnambool. Sent out a $5.50 chance in a market dominated by the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Northern Voyage (Choisir)
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Race caller Matthew Cross is ensuring he doesn't lose his calling skills during New Zealand's four-week lockdown due to Covid-19 and has a light-hearted phantom call for everyone to lift their spirits.