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Disappointing start to 2025 for local racing team, Kermit Racing
After much anticipation, preparation and travelling more than ten hours to One Raceway near Goulburn in NSW, Kermit Racing’s weekend finished just 5 hours after the race start. Kermit Racing’s driver team for this event was Graeme Ussing, David Morrison, Paul Newcombe and Brady Newcombe.
Kadina colt third in Magic Millions race
William McShane. A Kadina horse has fallen agonisingly short of winning the $3 million Magic Millions 2-Year-Old Classic on the Gold Coast last Friday, January 17. The colt, Gallo Nero, was sold by Glenbeigh Farm, on behalf of Kadina’s Kambula Stud in 2024, and placed third in the Magic Millions race.
Shields awarded life membership
The Kerang Turf Club held its AutoPro Summer Races on the last Saturday of 2024. The eight-race card attracted trainers from across the state. However, the day's highlight was not the races but the awarding of a Kerang Turf Club Life Membership to Alan Shields.
Nhill Boxing Day races
Nhill & District Racing Club President, Bruce Beacom was pleased with the community support of the DMD Nhill Cup. While our preference was to race on Boxing Day, we understood that the extreme weather forecast coupled with the fire rating made it not possible to race on Boxing Day and at the end of the day participant, patron and equine welfare is paramount to the club and racing industry.
Faultless day at Moulamein Races
Around 900 people attended the 143rd Moulamein Races on Saturday, December 14. The friendly and joyful crowd made the most of the six-race meet in the warm summer sun. This year marked the loss of the historic bar after the structure was removed due to safety concerns.
DMD Nhill Cup, Boxing Day, Thursday 26th December
The annual Boxing Day DMD Nhill Cup is set to take place once again and the scene is set for it to be one of the biggest yet. The Nhill & District Racing Club have catered for everyone with Col Williams who will keep everyone entertained off the track.
Hay Races: Decker takes Hay Cup honours
Decker, the eight-year-old bay gelding trained by Jerilderie’s Ross Purcell took out the Elders Hay Cup at the annual spring race day ... Decker passed the post ahead of Nathan Hobson trained King and King, in the 1400 metre race.
Chartres wins Donald Cup
Peter Hibberd. Chartres won comfortably in what turned out to be a very fast run for the Bet365 Donald Cup. The trainer Matt Laurie from Mornington completed a rare double with this horse, having won the Mornington Cup with jockey Harry Coffey and the Donald Cup with Tom Madden...
Prancing with Fire lights up Port Macquarie on Thursday
In a spirited finish that had the large crowd on the edge of their seats, Prancing with Fire was able to withstand all challengers to claim the Flower Hotels Cup at Port Macquarie ... Luke Rolls was seen to advantage as he settled the daughter of Sir Prancelot in a perfect position just off the speed before driving through the gap…
A Race Day triumph!
The Wycheproof community can stand tall after completing a trifecta of large-scale events over recent months concluding with the presentation of the Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup Day ... which drew an attendance of over 3,000 people ... Fashions on the Field entrants again provided a high point of the day, with elegant outfits and ensembles capturing a relaxed “country style”.
Bong Bong Picnic Races, 22 November 2024
The race that stops the Highlands! Friday 22nd November at the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club, Bowral. Book your boot picnic space or your race day pass and have a wonderful day out with friends and the Southern Highlands community.
Bannerton wins Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup
Quill McQuilty. A huge crowd turned out for Derby Day in the Country and the running of the Elder’s Mt Wycheproof Cup on Saturday, at Wycheproof … The prestigious feature race was won by Bannerton, trained by Austy Coffey and ridden by Nathan Punch a head and neck ahead of Samurai Star, ridden by Cian MacRedmond for Mitchell Freedman.
The Clifton Races – Party central
On Saturday Clifton saw an influx of visitors arriving in town to join with the locals to enjoy a wonderful day of racing and socialising.
Sporting celebrities with special silverware
The Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup stood proudly, and held its own, beside the iconic Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy earlier this week, ahead of what is anticipated to be a hugely successful weekend in the Mt. Wycheproof community – with the hosting of Derby Day in the Country.
From “The Voice” to Mt. Wycheproof Cup: Elias Lanyon’s anthemic debut
In some exciting news for live music fans, Boort singing sensation Elias Lanyon will be a special guest at the 2024 Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup Day this weekend to perform the National Anthem prior to the staging of the Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup.
Rutilant wins Balranald Cup
...the Donald Hird trained bay Rutilant from Kerang stormed home for a 1:23.71 length win in the 2024 BR&C Agents Balranald Cup. Held over 1400 metres, the six-year-old gelding, with jockey Cameron Quilty on board, found the good three track condition was perfect for Rutilant.
From the Grafton Cup to the Melbourne Cup
When he first arrived in Australia, several prospective syndications declined to purchase a share in him, describing him as crook looking and too lanky. Prone to injuries, it was an effort for dedicated Sydney trainer Les Bridge just to get the horse to the races ... Kensei (NZ) became one of the most popular horses to set a hoof on the Grafton Racecourse.
Dis is Heaven shines at Port on Sunday
A powerful finishing burst down the centre of the home straight resulted in Dis is Heaven landing a solid victory in the Char Bar Catering Handicap at Port Macquarie on Sunday. Luke Rolls allowed the flashy bay galloper to settle midfield before making a move approaching the final bend and racing away from Get Some Fun and Heir Apparent to score by a half length margin.
Race preview: Another win looming for Get Some Fun at Port on Sunday
With an unblemished record on the new track surface under her belt, Get Some Fun is poised for further progression through the ranks with victory at Port Macquarie ... Karen Owen trained filly broke her maiden status with great authority when accounting for Diamondsaremio by just over four lengths and was able to withstand the finishing effort of Pony Soprano at her most recent performance over 1200 metres.
From the Mallee to Melbourne glory: Harry Coffey races into hearts
Talented jockey, Harry Coffey, fresh off his remarkable win in the prestigious Caulfield Cup, has proven that his heart is as big as his talent. Just weeks before his latest career-defining victory, Harry was generously giving his time to the small rural community of Mt. Wycheproof as part of the prestigious Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.
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