November 2019
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Amendment 23 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA wish to advise as a result of a review of the program with a view to increased field sizes the following changes have been made to the race meeting at Morphettville Parks on Saturday 7th December 2019. Was Race 5, $50,000 Benchmark 64 3YO SABOIS 1000 metres Now Race...
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Columbia Fresh and Ready to Fire in the City of Marion
The Will Clarken and Todd Pannell combination has been a sure fire formula in the past and it looks like it could continue in Saturday’s Listed City of Marion at Morphettville. The lethal combination has claimed three of the last six editions of the race and could very well make...
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An early look at Morphettville - November 30
James Jordan from Racing.com has provided us with an early look at racing at Morphettville tomorrow, Novemebr 30. Race 2 No.6 - Quietly Discreet I thought this filly had shown enough in her jumpout and trial to suggest she could make a winning debut. I was more confident that she...
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Media Release: Kayla Crowther wins SA’s top apprentice award
Apprentice jockey Kayla Crowther has taken home the highest honour at this year’s Thoroughbred Racing South Australia Apprentice Academy Awards, winning the 2019 TAB Dux of the Academy award. In Crowther’s short time in the saddle, she has already won 189 races, with 32 winners for the 2018-19 racing season,...
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Media Release: Millions earmarked for racing projects across the state
Minister for Racing Corey Wingard has approved the release of millions of dollars in funding for the redevelopment of infrastructure at South Australian racing clubs. Earlier this year, the State Government announced a $24 million stimulus package for the industry to improve its performance and viability. Following several submissions from...
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Stable Stars Summer Series- Next stop, Murray Bridge!
Stable Stars Kids Club is excited to be bringing you the second event of their Summer Series Events. The second family friendly race day will be held at Murray Bridge Racecourse on the 1st of December at the Murray Bridge Christmas Cup. Gates open at 10.30am, ready for a fun...
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Amendment 22 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA wish to advise as a result of a review of the program and in consultation with SA Trainers Association the following changes have been made to the race meeting at Murray Bridge Wednesday 11th December 2019. Was Race 4 $17,500 Maiden Plate 4YO & Over SABOIS 1400 metres Now...
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Five to Face-off in the Clare Valley Cup
A small bunch of runners are set to do battle in Sunday’s Clare Valley Cup, right in the heart of one of our state’s great wine regions. It may only be a small field but it looks to be a very interesting race on paper with every horse a chance...
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An early look at Morphettville Parks - 23rd November
James Jordan from Racing.com has provided us with an early look at racing at Morphettville Parks tomorrow, Novemebr 23. Race 5 No.4 - Dr Dependable He's an ultra-consistent gelding that I think will appreciate the hands of Jason Holder in this. He'll roll forward and probably lead unless King Valour...
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Media Release: Retired racehorses the stars of 3 Day Event
‘Off the track’ thoroughbreds shone brightly at this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event, competitive across all levels of the prestigious equestrian competition held in the Adelaide park lands from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th November. Retired racehorses won four of the top six placings at the elite...
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Media Release: New scholarship puts racing on the radar for SA students
Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) has underlined its commitment to help grow the next generation of racing industry participants by offering three fully-funded positions in the prestigious Explorer Cadetship Program. The innovative program gives participants an immersive year-long introduction to a career in racing, starting with 12 weeks of theory and...
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Media Release: Jumps Trials & Qualifications Now Easier In Time For South Australian Jumps Racing
In preparation for the 2020 Jumps Season, the Australian Jumps Racing Association announced a new program to incentivise trainers and owners to qualify their horses for jumps racing. Due to costs and difficulties in getting horses educated and trialled for hurdles & steeplechases in SA, a number of jumps jockeys/trainer...
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Amendment 21 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA advise that following consultation with the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC) and the SA branch of the Australian Trainers Association, a break in racing at Morphettville during January has been programmed. The break will allow the SAJC to undertake significant renovation work to both the Course Proper and the...
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Media Release: Break in racing for Morphettville during January
Morphettville’s turf tracks will enjoy a well-earned rest in the New Year following a decision to program a break in racing in January. The decision, which has been reached in consultation with Thoroughbred Racing SA and the SA branch of the Australian Trainers Association, will allow the SAJC to undertake...
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Amendment 19 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA advise that following consultation with the Mount Gambier Racing Club the meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 8th January 2020 has been cancelled. The cancellation is to allow time to spray out Poa Annua present in the new turf, and to protect the kikuyu during this process. The racing schedule...
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TRSA sponsors SA Jockeys Association Golf Day
Thoroughbred Racing SA is a proud sponsor of the SA Jockeys Association - Golf Day, supporting the National Jockeys Trust. Taking place on Monday 18 November, at the Glenelg Golf Course. The National Jockeys Trust plays a vital role in supporting injured jockeys and their families through times of difficulty....
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An Early Look at Morphettville Parks - 16th November
James Jordan from Racing.com has provided us with an early look at racing at Morphettville Parks tomorrow, Novemebr 16. Race 4 No.2 - Call Me Curtis (Place only) Some horses in Adelaide just love the Morphettville Parks circuit, and he is one of them. He's had 12 spins around the...
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Top 7 South Australian Moments from the Spring Carnival
We’ve always been a state that punches above its weight when it comes to racing and this year’s Spring Carnival proved just that.
We’ve taken a look back at the seven biggest moments of the Carnival when our horses, trainers and jockeys shone on the biggest stage in racing! -
Two Local Riders Aim for 3 Star Success in the Three Day Event
Photo by Julie Wilson The Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and its taking place this weekend right in our own backyard. For the seventh straight year, TRSA will again sponsor the event held in the Adelaide Parklands...
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Amendment 20 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA wish to advise that following a request from the Naracoorte Racing Club the meeting scheduled for Naracoorte on Friday 20th March 2020 has been moved to Thursday 19th March 2020.
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Media Release: Three Day Event sponsorship celebrates ‘off the track’ thoroughbreds
Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) is entering the seventh year of its partnership with Australia’s premier equestrian competition, the Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event – and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The event, which runs from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th November in the Adelaide park lands, is now...
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Amendment 18 - 2019/2020 Racing Season
TRSA wish to advise that following a request from the Oakbank Racing Club to change their dates of the Oakbank Easter Carnival and in consultation with the Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club, the meeting scheduled for Gawler on Wednesday the 8th April 2020 has been transferred to Oakbank. As a...
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Dare to Dream Competition Winners Announcement
After an overwhelming response to our Dare to Dream racehorse ownership competition, we are pleased to annouce the 25 lucky winners have been listed below. C.Marsh- Christie Downs J.Jameson- Happy Valley S.Sperenini- Murray Bridge M.St Hill- Ridgehaven M.Baylis- Craigmore L.Tucker- Woodcroft S.McConnachy- West Lakes Shore K.Robson- Woodcroft W.Martin-Gawler West M.Docking-...
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Tongsai Boss on a Happy Trail to a Series Win
Saturday marks the last Spring Bonanza Series Final of the season and if the bookies are to be believed, it’s a race that is there for the taking for Tongsai Boss. The John Hyam trained gelding won his last start by 2.8 lengths over Gordon Richards’ Journica who went on...
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Media Release: Oakbank positioned for growth with new dates announced for 2020
Oakbank Racing Club has unveiled a new week-long celebration of racing, family and community for April 2020. Oakbank Week – which has been designed and driven by the Oakbank Racing Club and endorsed by Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) – will now encompass racing on Sunday 5th April, followed by a...
