December 2018
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Kah gets the call up for the Jockey’s Trust T20
Superstar SA jockey Jamie Kah is set to swap her silks for some whites when she lines up in January’s Jockeys v Racing All Stars T20 Cricket Match in Melbourne. Kah will be the first ever South Australian representative in the match when she lines up for the Jockeys team...
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Morphettville Boxing Day Preview
While many are in recovery mode on Boxing Day, whether it’s from going back for your third serving of the Christmas turkey or icing your shoulder from your annual spell of bowing in the backyard, there’s no better place to recover than trackside at Morphettville. A big eight race card...
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MEDIA RELEASE: SA racing hit by double-whammy funding cut
Regional racing clubs will miss out on critical infrastructure projects while South Australia will become the only mainland State without a $1m thoroughbred race following a multi-million dollar funding cut by the State Government. Thoroughbred Racing SA has announced a $2.25 million cut in infrastructure funding for its 25 clubs...
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Casino Wizard hoping for more Christmas Handicap magic
Lee Creek will be hoping Casino Wizard can deliver him another timely Christmas present as he aims for his third straight Listed Christmas Handicap win on Saturday. The eight-year-old is the gift that keeps on giving for the Mount Gambier based trainer and his connections. He has now won over...
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Strathalbyn Stable Stars family day
Our next stop on the Stable Stars Summer Series is Strathalbyn. Join us for the Stable Stars Family Twilight Races at Strathalbyn Racecourse on Wednesday the 2nd of January from 2pm. It’s the perfect summers evening to continue on the New Year celebrations with family and friends - just one...
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Finn and Flying Fawke on a Bordertown Mission
Fresh off a Morphettville double last weekend, Sairyn Fawke will be looking to atone for last year’s narrow loss in the Bordertown Cup when he combines with Victorian visitor Finn McCool in Sunday’s feature. The in-form Fawke lifted two outsiders to victory on Saturday at Morphettville, bookending the card starting...
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The Millinery Memo: Style your summer headwear with Ashlee Lauren
Ashlee Lauren Founder and Designer Ashlee Kalantarian has the creative gene. Both her mother and grandmother are innovators; her grandmother has long worked her seamstress talents to produce anything from wedding dresses to cakes and bouquets. In the lead up to Ashlee’s wedding day, it was the collaboration of the...
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King Kenny looks to continue his reign in Port Lincoln
Coming off a double last Friday at Port Lincoln, Hong Kong apprentice Kenny Lau returns to the same track on Sunday with a book of six rides. The 20 year-old who is apprenticed to Richard Jolly & Chantelle Jolly is a popular figure in the jockey’s rooms and is a...
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Chances aplenty in the City of Marion
It’s going to be a super competitive affair on Saturday in the Listed City of Marion Stakes as we see the return of many horses who had a crack across the border over the Spring Carnival. Casino Wizard and Illustrious Lad were the leaders for much of the Group 3...
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What to expect at the 2019 Naracoorte Cup
The Naracoorte Racing Club is turning on the charm again in 2019 for their annual Cup day. The Minijumbuk Naracoorte Cup is penned in for Sunday February 10 and will offer something for everyone. Take advantage of the free shuttle bus in town to get you to and from the...
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STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM THE MURRAY BRIDGE CHRISTMAS CUP
Just three kilometres from the meandering banks of the River Murray sits one of the Murraylands’ greatest attractions. The Murray Bridge Racing Club has been holding race meets at its current location since 1914, and this Sunday past, it welcomed guests to The Swanport Hotel Christmas Cup Race Day. The...
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The Gawler Summer Series is heating things up trackside
The Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club are heating things up at the track this summer with their Summer Series - 5 race meetings over 6 weekends during December and January. The track is just a 45 minute drive from the Adelaide CBD or a train ride from Adelaide Central Station...
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FROM CHANNEL TO GULF: RACEWEAR FOR THE WORLD STAGE
If you are looking to add a touch of style to your 2019 travel plans, racing tourism is the genre for you. With iconic carnivals throughout France, the United Kingdom and the Middle East from March to October, this is your chance to make your international debut. To assist your...
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5 reasons to join us at the SeaLink Kangaroo Island Cup
The SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival has become famous for its three-day celebration of racing, entertainment, food, wine and fun in a spectacular Island setting. Kangaroo Island itself consists of beautiful coastlines, mountains, bush land and desert and is home to a variety of wildlife, pristine beaches and wineries -...
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Limestone Coasters - the Bordertown Cup is here!
Sunday December 16th will see the annual running of the 2018 Doan Pharmacies Bordertown Cup. A popular event for families, we'll be offering the usual free kids activities to keep the kids happy throughout the afternoon - including a giant slide, face painting, hobby horses, giant boardgames and totem tennis. ...