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Lincoln Moore's Oakbank Preview
BEST BET: KUNGKA MARU (Race 4) EACH-WAY: BRIABELLA (Race 6) VALUE: SENTRY GATE (Race 7) RACE 1 - 1:20PM O’Leary Walker Maiden Plate (1900 METRES) Open race to start the day. DOROTHY ROSE has been runner-up her past couple the latest behind Conquest Of Tears at Balaklava, she is back...
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A conversation with: Nina Selleck
Nina Selleck has been working in the SA thoroughbred racing industry across various roles for many years. A trackwork rider and strapper with the McEvoy stable, she’s just started a new part-time role as Clerk of the Course and also recently gained her restricted trainers permit. We caught up with...
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Free Of Debt shines in the Wylie
Free Of Debt completed his successful return to the top winning Saturday’s Listed Wylie Handicap at Morphettville. It’s been a bumpy road for the one-time Blue Diamond placegetter. Hopes the horse would turn into a stallion prospect hindered his progression, former owners Aquis Farm sold their share, and the decision...
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Lincoln Moore's Mindarie-Halidon Preview
BEST BET: SPANISH HEIRLOOM (Race 4) EACH-WAY: ROYAL BOWER (Race 6) VALUE: MAORI MAGIC (Race 7) RACE 1 - 1:45PM Kelvin Westbrook Transport & Feedlot / Loxton Irrigation Centre Maiden Plate (1800 METRES) SHEZOURCASH comes up short here for a horse who went around at massive odds last time but...
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James Jordan's Saturday Speed Maps + Track Report
Racing.com's James Jordan has the key information ahead of tomorrow's meeting at Morphettville! Check out a full track report and speed maps here. TRACK REPORT WP-1800: Thought that hard up against the fence would be slower ground but unlikely to have much of a bearing given the section. The growth...
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From Morphettville to Mindarie: Jolly's big weekend
Richard Jolly is mindful of Kemalpasa’s big weight heading into the $107,250 Listed Wylie Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Jolly said the horse was in good order but also cautious with a host of rivals on the minimum and plenty of improvement to come with the Melbourne Spring Carnival...
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Beau Rossa and Behemoth to resume hostilities in G1 test
Saturday's Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield will be Round 3 in the battle between South Australian pair Behemoth and Beau Rossa. A combined margin of a neck has separated the two horses in their past two encounters as Behemoth chases a slice of Australian racing history as...
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Amendment 16 - Racing Amendment
Racing SA wish to advise the following program amendment Morphettville Parks Saturday 25 September Race 1 $54,750 Three-Metropolitan-Wins Last Year 1250 m Now $54,750 Benchmark 86 Handicap 1250 m
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Gytrash's first big spring test
Gordon Richards is confident star South Australian sprinter Gytrash can defy his price in Saturday’s $500,000 Group 2 Shorts (1100m) in Sydney. First-up since his luckless Queensland raid in the winter, Gytrash will again be trying to spring a Sydney surprise after he blew past star sprinter Nature Strip to...
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Enchantingly chasing black type success
Scott Westover will saddle-up his first Melbourne runner when in-form mare Enchantingly chases a third win in succession in the Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The former Sydney mare has come back from a short break in career best form winning first-up at Morphettville by...
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Lincoln Moore's Saturday Preview
BEST BET: BALLYNORA (Race 3) EACH-WAY: TINADALI (Race 6) VALUE: TULLY'S GOLD (Race 4) RACE 1 - 12:12PM Wills & Daniel Handicap (Heat 5 Rebel Raider Series) (1100 METRES) KARACASU has a big weight but he’s a smart horse who is sure to targeting some better races. He went to...
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Kah, Price claim honours at Victorian Racing Awards
South Australians Jamie Kah and Will Price were among the big winners at the 2021 Victorian Racing Awards which were presented via a special broadcast on Racing.com on Sunday night. The riders were both recognised for their strong performances over the 2020-21 Victorian racing season, with Kah taking home the...
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Second Slip favoured in Balaklava Cup
A wide barrier hasn’t stopped bookmakers installing the in-form Second Slip favourite for Wednesday’s time honoured $107,250 Balaklava Cup (1600m). The Will Clarken-trained galloper will be chasing a third win in succession when he jumps from the extreme outside barrier with Todd Pannell in the saddle and was quick to...
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'Ideal gate' helps quest for eight
Nicole Irwin is confident Highly Decorated can run rivals ragged from an inside alley in Wednesday’s $107,250 Balaklava Cup (1600m). Highly Decorated has won his past seven starts including a brilliant last-start Darwin Cup victory and Irwin, formerly Bruggemann, is confident getting back onto turf won’t be an issue from...
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Lincoln Moore's Balaklava Cup Preview
BEST BET: MORIALTA (Race 7) EACH-WAY: WINNING PARTNER (Race 8) VALUE: GHETTO (Race 6) RACE 1 - 11:35AM Haulmark Three-Year-Old Benchmark 62 Handicap (1400 METRES) PILOT’S BOULEVARD was well in the market behind Another Free Glass here two starts back before being placed behind Transference at Gawler when he just...
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Stubby's city double, Lions' Roxby treble
Top jockey Jason Holder’s impressive start to the 2021-22 season continued with a double at Morphettville on Saturday. Riding at just under 25 per cent runners to winners in the city this season, Holder wore the Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas colours to victory on both occasions as Manhatten Times...
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Lincoln Moore's Oakbank Preview
BEST BET: RIZSKI (Race 2) EACH-WAY: LUCKY DOG (Race 6) VALUE: MAORI MAGIC (Race 4) RACE 1 - 1:20PM Emmetts Benchmark 58 Handicap (2150 METRES) PLAISIR followed a good run at Gawler by winning at Murray Bridge last time beating Capricorn Ridge. That's solid form for a race like this...
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The New Home Of Country Racing SA
Country Racing SA, representing the country and provincial race clubs across South Australia, has re-launched its social media channels to better promote the activities, people and events at the state’s 24 regional clubs. As of Monday, September 13, racing fans can once again get the latest information on Country Racing...
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James Jordan's Saturday Speed Maps + Track Report
Racing.com's James Jordan has the key information ahead of tomorrow's meeting at Morphettville! Check out a full track report and speed maps here. TRACK REPORT Winning Post-1800m: Still a slightly softer section than the rest of the track courtesy of horses pulling up after the post. No lanes of significance...
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Thorough Care pack proves popular for retired racehorses
Retired racehorses across South Australia are being spotted in their Caribu Alpine rugs following a strong uptake in the Retired Racehorse Assistance Packages being provided by Thorough Care SA. Fandango, Can’t Bluff Me, Thistles and My Prayer are just some of the retired racehorses who have appreciated the rugs on...
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In-form Clarken galloper headlines Balaklava Cup noms
Will Clarken’s Second Slip headlines nominations for Wednesday’s $107,250 Balaklava Cup (1600m). The former New Zealand galloper will be chasing a third win in succession when he tackles the mile for the first time in his 19-start career. Tony and Calvin McEvoy’s Winning Partner will try and create history as...
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Lincoln Moore's Saturday Preview
BEST BET: ANOTHER AWARD (Race 7) EACH-WAY: SKY HERO (Race 6) VALUE: AIGUILETTE (Race 8) RACE 1 - 12:12PM Roadside Services and Solutions Handicap (2500 METRES) REFLECT THE STARS comes here the fit horse having been placed at his past three in Melbourne which is always very good form for...
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Sardelic starts fresh in South Australia
The lure of greater riding opportunities was a key factor driving apprentice jockey Kristo Sardelic’s recent move to South Australia. The 24-year-old former apprentice butcher comes from a non-racing background and had never ridden or handled horses until he started an apprenticeship in his home state of Western Australia. He’s...
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Cornerstone Stud gets behind Sir Prancealot Series
Racing SA in conjunction with the Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club are pleased to announce the 2021 edition of the Sir Prancealot Series will be sponsored by Cornerstone Stud. This year sees the Series begin at Oakbank on Wednesday 22 September with the final at Gawler on Saturday 18 December....
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OTT Profile: Apache Sunrise
We spoke to Mel Adamson and Dimi, who ran in three races as Apache Star in 2011. Mel and Dimi are making a significant impact off the track! I purchased “Dimi” in January 2017 – as a “birthday present” to myself. He was/is my first horse. I had ridden for...
