Archive for September, 2014
Trust in Darren Weir on a Gusty day at Caulfield
There was an eruption of unbridled joy from connections of Trust In A Gust as the talented four-year-old captured his first Group 1 victory in the Bendigo Bank East Malvern Sir Rupert Clarke Charity Cup (1400m) at Caulfield yesterday. Trust In A Gust was perfectly placed in the run by jockey Damian Lane sitting right […]
Charities hopeful for a winning entry at 2014 Charity Cup Day on Sunday
The official barrier draw for the Bendigo Bank East Malvern Sir Rupert Clarke Charity Cup took place today, at Caulfield, ahead of the Charity Race Day on Sunday 28th September 2014. Hosted by Charity Race Day ambassador Shane Anderson, broadcast live on RSN’s Racing Ahead program, the event saw charity partners pick their horses for […]
Underwood Stakes a pivotal race for future Group 1 success
The Underwood Stakes has always been a great race of the early spring, and last year’s edition, billed as the ‘Race of the Millennium’ was one for the ages, with star New Zealander It’s A Dundeel nailing the previously unbeaten Atlantic Jewel right on the line in a stirring finish. Mark Kavanagh’s brilliant mare Atlantic […]
Catanach’s Jewellers Blue Sapphire upgraded to Listed race
On the back of just two editions, the Catanach’s Jewellers Blue Sapphire, to be staged this year on October 15th 2014 at Caulfield, yesterday earned upgrade to Listed status by the Australian Racing Board (ARB) upon recommendation by the Australian Pattern Committee (AusPC). It was one of four upgrades enjoyed by races conducted by the Melbourne Racing […]
First Acceptances taken for 2014 Caulfield Cup Carnival features
First acceptances were taken this week for the Melbourne Racing Club’s four big feature races to be held during next month’s Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival in Melbourne. The $3 million Group 1 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup (2400m), to be run on October 18th, received 121 acceptances, up from 98 in 2013. The […]
Children enjoy a Charitable Day Out with Aquanita Racing
Today children from charities involved in Caulfield’s Charity Race Day were ecstatic to be given a unique opportunity to visit behind the scenes at Aquanita Racing. Children from Down Syndrome Victoria, Camp Quality and Ronald McDonald House Monash all enjoyed a morning learning more about horses, racing and even riding. They got up close to […]
2014 Caulfield Classic nominations
Champagne Stakes winner Go Indy Go is among the early nominations for the 2014 Caulfield Classic at Caulfield racecourse in October. Set to run on Caulfield Cup day on Saturday 18th October 2014, the inaugural $750,000 Group 3 Caulfield Classic (2000m), formerly the Norman Robinson Stakes, offers a $250,000 bonus to any three-year-old who can […]
UK stayer Mukhadram heads 2014 Caulfield Cup weights
English galloper Mukhadram has received top weight of 58 kilograms for the 2014 Caulfield Cup after weights were released today for the Melbourne Racing Club’s major race of the spring. Early favourite La Amistad will need luck to secure a start in the $3 million Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup on Saturday 18th October 2014 after […]
2014 Caulfield Cup weights released Wednesday
The all-important weights for this year’s $3 million Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup (2400m) will be announced at Sandown on Wednesday 3rd September 2014. The announcement, which will be broadcast live on TVN at 12 noon Wednesday, will feature Racing Victoria Executive General Manager – Racing, Greg Carpenter, and Melbourne Racing Club CEO, Brodie Arnhold. […]
