Starspangledbanner, who belongs to the same family as Elvstroem and Haradasun, has won first up today at Caulfield in the $70,000 Victorian Owners And Breeders Awards Handicap (1000m).
The Gerald Ryan trained Easter blueblood Hus Der Lieften became the latest beneficiary of the Inglis Race Series when picking up the $100,000 Bonus in Saturday’s Rosebud Inglis Bonus at Rosehill.
A meeting of concerned thoroughbred industry participants was held today at Randwick to discuss the current wagering imbroglio in NSW and Australia generally.
SYDNEY’S two race clubs are seeking a substantial annual cash injection from the NSW Government, plus freedom to redevelop their racetracks as 24-hour entertainment, hospitality and gaming centres in return for agreeing to merge.
In what is the most enthralling premiership battle in recent memory, champion jockeys Damien Oliver and Craig Williams head into tomorrow’s final metropolitan meeting of the 2008/09 racing season locked on 70 winners apiece.
Trainer Liam Birchley remains hopeful Inglis Classic winner Fear No Other can qualify for next month's $1 million Golden Rose despite ruling out a chance to earn more prizemoney at Rosehill than at Doomben on Saturday.
The Australian Racing Board appreciates the support of industry participants and will be interested in the outcomes of this Friday’s meeting of industry participants in Sydney.