January 2021
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It’s official: Strathalbyn Cup is sold out
Today’s Northpoint Fleurieu Strathalbyn Cup is officially sold out. Dubbed South Australia’s most picturesque and glamourous country race meeting, the Cup meeting is restricted to 1000 patrons this year and – predictably – numbers filled quickly. “The club is delighted with the response, given it’s such a tricky time in...
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Lincoln Moore's Strathalbyn Preview
BEST BET: HERE COMES LENNI (Race 6) EACH-WAY: FULTON STREET (Race 7) VALUE: ZUME FORWARD (Race 8) RACE 1 - 1:05PM Strathalbyn Small Engines / SABOIS Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate (1100 METRES) Looks a very good race for GATSBY’S GIRL, who was a good thing beaten at Penola when...
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Jolly old battle, with Kemalpasa the underdog
If betting is any guide then it’s going to be a ‘Jolly’ battle in Saturday’s $102,250 Listed Durbridge Stakes at Morphettville. David Jolly’s Behemoth and Richard and Chantelle Jolly’s Kemalpasa dominate the market for the 1100m feature, which is the perfect launching pad for their respective campaigns that are both...
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Lincoln Moore's Saturday Preview
BEST BET: VIRTUE (Race 2) EACH-WAY: ECHO BOOMER (Race 9) VALUE: CONCRETE (Race 7) RACE 1 - 12:36PM Racing Rewards Plus SA Handicap (1100 METRES) A lot to like about ECHOES IN ETERNITY, who was brave first-up from a break fighting off Spinola Bay at Murray Bridge. She draws the...
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A new dawn: say hello to Racing SA
Say hello to Racing SA and farewell to Thoroughbred Racing South Australia (TRSA). From 29 January, TRSA is no more, after the controlling body for horse racing in South Australia made the decision to change its name to Racing SA, complete with a new eye-catching logo. Racing SA CEO Nick...
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Spotlight on SA apprentice jockeys
The spotlight will shine on Racing SA’s apprentice jockeys on Monday night. Morphettville racecourse will host the 2020 TAB Apprentice Academy Awards night, when a list of gongs will be handed out, including the prestigious TAB Dux of the Academy. The 2020 awards were scheduled to be held in late...
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Modest Murphy’s 500 milestone
Sue Murphy’s recent career milestone crept up on the Naracoorte-based thoroughbred trainer. Longmire’s win at the local track earlier this month brought up Murphy’s 500th win, but the weeks beforehand were hardly spent in countdown mode. “A while ago my nephew, Tyson, went through my record and said ‘You know...
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Lincoln Moore's Bordertown Preview
BEST BET: VON COSTA GLASS (Race 5) EACH-WAY: THE RAVEN (Race 4) VALUE: MISS CATASTROPHI (Race 6) RACE 1 - 2:15PM Doan Pharmacies / SABOIS Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) RUNNING TIDE is lightly raced but was runner-up behind Wild Willy at Penola back in October before a break. She’s trialled...
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Six rivals to tackle Behemoth in Durbridge
DualGroup 1 winner Behemoth will have just six rivals in Saturdays $102,250 Durbridge Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville. The All-Star Mile hopeful is having his first run since finishing 11th behind Classique Legend in the $15m Everest at Royal Randwick in October and will jump from barrier five with Todd Pannell...
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Lincoln Moore's Murray Bridge Preview
BEST BET: INVESTITURE (Race 5) EACH-WAY: PLUNGER CHARLIE (Race 7) VALUE: DIHHI (Race 8) RACE 1 - 12:51PM Magic Millions / SABOIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) Hard to line these up and a few that have raced have had chances. I’m going with the unraced horses. STARSPANGLED SAGA looked...
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Apprentices steal the show in SA
South Australia’s apprentice ranks stole the show on Saturday with a dominating day. Led by Stacey Metcalfe, who landed a metropolitan treble, the next generation of riding talent produced nine winners across the two meetings at Gawler and Kangaroo Island. Metcalfe celebrated a steady build since making SA home with...
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Amendment 29 - Program Amendment
TRSA wish to advise after consulting with the ATA, the following program changes at Morphettville Parks on Saturday 13 February. Race 1 Was $52,250 Benchmark 82 1300m Now $52,250 Benchmark 86 1300m Race 7 Was $37,250 Benchmark 60 1950m Now $42,250 Benchmark 68 2400m
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Last night’s rescues shine light on camaraderie
At one stage last night, trainer Karen Letts-Maund feared she might pay the ultimate price for her rescue mission – the latest example of the thoroughbred and wider horse-loving community uniting in a crisis. When friend Angie Kendall asked for urgent help to move her 11 horses out of the...
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Trainer connection icing on cake for metro winner Jacob
Riding his breakthrough metropolitan winner for Sue Murphy added further to the lustre of Jacob Opperman’s success on Saturday. The highly regarded Mount Gambier-based apprentice jockey has rapidly ticked off a number of milestones in his short career, and reached another one at Murray Bridge aboard Farooq. The 17-year-old has...
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SA trio need your vote in the 2021 All-Star Mile
Three South Australian horses need your help to earn a place in the 2021 All-Star Mile. Behemoth, Regalo Di Gaetano and Morvada have all been nominated for the $5m race at Moonee Valley on 13 March. The 10 horses with the most votes will earn their place in the 1600m...
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Lincoln Moore's Port Lincoln Preview
KINGSON (Race 2) Didn’t have a lot go right first-up from a spell when well tried in betting. He was beaten three lengths but drops sharply in weight with Karl Zechner back in the saddle. Gets his chance to atone and happy to give him another chance at the $4.20...
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Juggling jobs, single parenthood… and his first winner
The stress of juggling four jobs and being a single parent were temporarily cast aside for Quorn trainer Shane Grivell this week. Shane prepared his first ever winner – and did so at metropolitan level when Secret Charge scored at Oakbank’s Wednesday meeting. “I was that excited that I don’t...
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Lincoln Moore's Saturday Preview
BEST BET: TANKER (Race 3) EACH-WAY: TOFF LOVE (Race 5) VALUE: ICECRUSHER (Race 9) RACE 1 - 10:35AM Dare & Johnson Handicap (1200 METRES) ANOTHER AWARD is a smart filly who was placed behind the smart Instant Celebrity in the Listed Oaklands Plate before another good run behind Promoter at...
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Fans have potential to join Behemoth's All-Star Mile journey
Fans will get a chance to be a part of the All-Star Mile ride with star South Australian galloper Behemoth. Grand Syndicates are giving one lucky winner a share in the dual Group 1 winner if he secures a much sought-after spot in the $5m feature at Moonee Valley on...
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Amendment 28 - Industry Notice
TRSA wish to advise that due to the weather forecast for Gawler on Saturday 23 January the meeting will commence earlier. This decision has been made in conjunction with the TRSA Industry Vet, Stewards, Equine Welfare Officer and the Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club, having regard for the temperature as...
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Racing club backs hay run initiative
The Mount Gambier Racing Club has thrown its support behind the current hay run initiative, providing 15 bales of lucerne hay to assist those affected by the Avenue Range fire. The hay was sourced from the centre of the racecourse, which is regularly baled to support the club’s fundraising effort,...
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Magic Millions – in Queensland or SA – mighty special for Holder
He rode Adelaide’s first ever Magic Millions winner and landed the big prize in Queensland 12 years ago – and now Jason Holder has given the thumbs up to SA racing’s new Magic Millions feature race day. Holder steered Barossa Broadway to victory in Adelaide’s inaugural Magic Millions race, way...
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Lincoln Moore's Oakbank Preview
BEST BET: GLORY GAME (Race 4) EACH-WAY: CASSANDRA ISABEL (Race 3) VALUE: MINATORY (Race 2) RACE 1 - 1:45PM Klose’s Supermarkets / SABOIS Maiden Plate (1900 METRES) Keen on WHISKEY 'N' WOMEN here getting out to 1900m. He ran well behind Montepulciano at Gawler (Fighter 2nd) and worked to the...
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Amendment 27 - Program Notifications
TRSA wish to advise that due to the weather forecast for this weekend the following procedures will be put in place. Gawler on Saturday 23 January will be conducted under the TRSA level 2 hot weather protocols. The weather for this meeting will be monitored constantly by Stewards and Vets...
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Kirsten banking on home-track advantage
Kirsten Mooney is hoping to utilise her home track advantage when midweek racing returns to Oakbank on Wednesday. Mooney saddles up two strong chances on the seven-race card, veteran 10-year-old Groove With Me and Ace Attack, who both head into the meeting in solid form. “They’re both just such honest...
