Letsgohorseracing - VIC & NSW

Details: Published: 02 October 2009; Created: 02 October 2009

OLI TO GET A FEEL OF HIS CAULFIELD CUP MOUNT CIMA DE TRIOMPHE

HALL of Fame jockey Damien Oliver will ride his BMW Caulfield Cup mount Cima De Triomphe for the first time in a gallop at Sandown next week.

Charlie Henson, travelling foreman for trainer Luca Cumani, said today (Friday) it had not yet been
decided which day Oliver would go to Sandown but it would possibly be Tuesday or Wednesday.

Details: Published: 02 October 2009; Created: 02 October 2009

GROUP 1 TURNBULL STAKES ATTRACTS SOME BIG NAME GALLOPERS

THE stars of spring step out at Flemington on Saturday to contest a high-quality day of thoroughbred racing in a full dress rehearsal for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Every race on the card boasts Listed or Group status, including three Group 2 fixtures and the headlining $502,000 Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.

Details: Published: 01 October 2009; Created: 01 October 2009

LOYALTY PROGRAM REWARDS THOSE WHO BET WITH NSW TAB

THE NSW TAB today launched The Number 1 Club – a new loyalty program which will reward customers for betting with the NSW TAB.

Through The Number 1 Club Tabcorp becomes Australia’s first wagering operator to launch a multi-channel loyalty program across fixed odds and tote betting.

Details: Published: 01 October 2009; Created: 01 October 2009

GODOLPHIN AND CUMANI CAMPS PREPARING FOR CUPS CAMPAIGNS

THE Godolphin and Luca Cumani camps are hastening slowly in their preparations for the BMW Caulfield Cup and Emirates Melbourne Cup.

In the five days since their arrival in Melbourne last Saturday, Godolphin’s Kirklees and Crime Scene and the Cumani pair Cima de Triomphe and Basaltico have done little more than walking exercise on the track at Sandown.

Details: Published: 30 September 2009; Created: 30 September 2009

REMATCH FOR RANGIRANGDOO AND DRUMBEATS IN G1 MILE

FIERCE rivalry between some of the most promising horses in thoroughbred racing is set to continue in the $353,500 Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Peter Snowden’s Drumbeats will continue his battle with Chris Waller’s Rangirangdoo who will start favourite in the main event of the ten-race Super Saturday.

Details: Published: 30 September 2009; Created: 30 September 2009

SAM RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS FOR LOCAL CUP MEETING

FLAMBOYANT purveyor of lamb, Sam Kekovich, will be a special guest at the Gunbower Gold Cup on Saturday, which was a place where he went to school as a youngster.

“Last time I went to the Gunbower Cup I remember driving across the new track and recalling the times when I used to ride the bike around those parts on the way to school,” Kekovich said, having schooled at Gunbower from 1956 to 1960.

Details: Published: 30 September 2009; Created: 30 September 2009

SPECTACULAR 50 DAYS OF RACING ACROSS THE STATE

VICTORIA’S 2009 Spring Racing Carnival was officially launched today in Melbourne, heralding the start of a spectacular 50 days of racing, fashion, fun and excitement across the state.

Acting Premier and Minister for Racing, Hon. Rob Hulls, joined Racing Victoria Ltd (RVL) Chief Executive, Rob Hines, to launch the Carnival which runs from today until 18 November 2009.

Details: Published: 30 September 2009; Created: 30 September 2009

THE SPRING CARNIVAL INCORPORATES 22 COUNTRY CUPS IN VICTORIA

OVER the 50 days of the Spring Racing Carnival, racegoers can enjoy 76 unique country race days including 22 Country Cups.

Country racing is fast becoming the discovered jewel as more people flock into the affordable race day packages to enjoy the relaxing, family-friendly race days offered by the various country and picnic racing clubs.

Details: Published: 29 September 2009; Created: 29 September 2009

FINALISTS INCLUDE FORMER JOCKEY AND CROCODILE HUNTER

Over the past month, entries have been flowing in for the opportunity of a lifetime - to become the Victorian Spring Carnival Spruiker!

The Spruiker will gain VIP access to the 50-Day Carnival, to promote and report on all of the race day action and official Spring Racing Carnival events.

Details: Published: 29 September 2009; Created: 29 September 2009

MEDAL HONORS ARGUABLY THE GREATEST LIVING AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY

THE Roy Higgins Medal, introduced by the Melbourne Racing Club last year, again will be presented to the most successful jockey over the three days of the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival.

The medal will honor champion Roy Higgins, MBE, the greatest living Australian jockey.