Horse Racing

The Listed Christmas Stakes (1200m) is one of two black-type races running at Sandown Racecourse this Friday as part of the Boxing Day race meeting.

Robbie Laing’s Lord Of The Sky is firm favourite in the Christmas Cup betting market. Photo by Race Horse Photos Australia.

11 sprinters are set to contest the $120,000 race, …

Trainer Mick Price will saddle a triple-pronged attack in the Listed Lord Stakes (1600m), otherwise known as the Master Yearlings Heat 2 Stakes, at Sandown Racecourse on Boxing Day.

Mighty Like is favourite to win the Lord Stakes but trainer Mick Price believes Aeratus (pictured) is just as good a chance. Photo by Race Horse …

Tabcorp has been successful in winning a bid to secure the new 12-year wagering and betting licence in Victoria from August next year.

The news brings about a feeling of great relief from the Victorian racing industry, which relies heavily on the revenue they receive under the current licencing agreement.

Had Tabcorp not won the …

There’s no doubt the recent success of standalone country carnivals in New South Wales has got many people talking and the possibility of expansion is gaining pace.

Trainers, jockey’s, officials and most importantly punters all benefitted from the meetings and the town’s themselves earned a huge windfall.

Support for more of the same has also …