The McKenzie Stakes is a set weight race with penalties taking place this weekend, August the 25th, 2012. This 1200 metre race for three year old colts and geldings offers prize money of $120,000, and is part of the McKenzie Stakes Day at Moonee Valley. Also including the Carlyon Stakes… Read More »
The Listed Carlyon Stakes is set to run this Saturday, August 25 at Moonee Valley Racecourse. The Carlyon Stakes has an interesting history in Australia, with the original incarnation of this race transforming into the Australian Stakes in 2010. The Carlyon Stakes now takes place in August, with the Group… Read More »
The Starlight Stakes is a relatively new addition to the Spring racing circuit, with the inaugural race taking place in 1999. This 1100 metre race has prize money of $100,000 on offer, with horses three years old or more ready to fight it out this Saturday at Rosehill. $250 Starlight Stakes… Read More »
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the 2012 Regal Roller Stakes, with lots of quality horses making the trip to Caulfield this weekend. This 1200 metre race features 21 nominations, with a few horses having a good chance to make history and join the past winners list. The Regal… Read More »
The 39th Aust Infantry Vain Stakes takes places this weekend, 18th of August 2012. This $120,000 feature takes place over 1100 metres at Caulfield, where it is the third race on Saturday. Like many races this early in Spring, punters will be looking to the Vain Stakes as a way… Read More »
The Quezette Stakes takes place this weekend, the 18th of August 2012. Race 4 at Caulfied this Saturday, the Lister Quezette Stakes is a 1100 metre race for three-year old fillies with set weights plus penalties. The total prize pool is $120,000, with first getting $72,000, second $21,600, third $10,800,… Read More »
This year’s Missile Stakes is almost with us, taking place on Saturday 11th of August. This Group 3 weight-for-age event is the first group race in the Sydney spring racing carnival, and lots of people are anticipating an exciting start to the season. The Missile Stakes has a long and… Read More »
Some facts about the Group 1 $2,000,000 Doncaster Mile on saturday. * First run in 1866 when won by Dundee * In 1879-93 ran over 9 furlongs or 1800 metres. * Notable Winners include Super Impose(1990,91), Sunline (1999,2002), Emancipation(1983), Gunsynd(1972), Tobin Bronze(1967), Fine And Dandy(1961,63), Tudor Hill(1959,60), Pharaoh(1994,95), Grand Armee(2003),… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. * First run in 1863 when won by Barwon. * Between 1863 and 1942 run over 18 furlongs (3600m). * From 1943-1962 run over 17 furlongs and 110 yards (3500m). * In 1963 it was… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. * First held in 1874 when won by Maid Of Avenel. * Notable winners include: Malua (1884), Wakeful (1901), Sir Foote (1902), Heroic (1926), Aurie’s Star (1937), Ajax (1938), Bernborough (1946), Nebo Road (1967), Manihi… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $350,000 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Warwick Farm on Saturday. * First run in 1925 when won by Wallace Mortlake. * Tie The Knot won the race four years in a row from 1999-2002. * The only other horse to win more than twice… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $750,000 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. * First run in 1986 as a Group Three event and won by True Version. * Group One from 1987. * For three-year-olds under set weight conditions. * Race conducted over 2000m as the final leg… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $500,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1898 when won by Resolute. * Group One since 1980. * Weight-for-age since 1979. * Run over 1400m until 1979 when run over 1800m. * Run over 1400m from 1980-2005. * Switched… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $400,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1884 when won by Malua. * From 1941 to 1944 inclusive it was run at Flemington, while in 1996 it was run at Sandown. * Notable past winners include: Malua (1884), Wakeful… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. * First run in 1971 when won by Tolerance. * Run at Flemington in 1996 when won by Paint. * Roedean was first past the post in 2003 but was subsequently disqualified after returning… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $750,000 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday. * At weight-for-age and first run in 1955 when won by Gay Vista. * Group Two from 1980-86 and Group One from 1987. * The race has been won by some of Australasia’s greatest sprinters including… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $400,000 weight-for-age CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday:- * First run in 1925 when won by The Night Patrol. * Was Group Two until 1993. * Manikato won the race three times from 1979 to 1981 and Vo Rogue is the only… Read More »
Some facts about the Group One $1 million Emirates Stakes (1600m) to be run at Flemington on Saturday.
Some facts about the $6 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday.
