Articles by: Noah Strang

Stefi Magnetica’s huge Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday is just the beginning, according to trainer Bjorn Baker. The Kiwi thinks his star filly can also win the Tattersall's Tiara (1400m) on 29 June at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

The details of a Racing Victoria betting scandal involving jockeys Michael Poy and Lewis German have finally been revealed. Texts between Poy, German, and professional punter Noah Brash were read before a Victoria Racing Tribunal on Friday, showing clear coordination between the three.

Stradbroke Handicap favourite Antino has slid down the odds list after being drawn into the 21 barrier spot. Top horse Amenable’s odds have also taken a hit following a poor barrier placement. James Cummings’ Vilana is the new favourite.

The Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm Racecourse is just days away. Two favourites have already pulled out of the $3 million race and a major dark horse has just been given a new jockey.

Star filly Tutta La Vita is making a move to the United States after being bought by American billionaire John Stewart last month. The three-year-old is one of the biggest investments in Australia made by Stewart’s Resolute Racing so far.

Melbourne Racing Club Chief Executive Josh Blanksby has stepped down. He held the position for 10 years. Blanksby will officially leave his post on August 31. This move comes days after Racing Victoria announced their new CEO.

Three-year-old gelding Warmonger won the G1 Queensland Derby by an astonishing 10-½ lengths this Saturday. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained horse came into the race with $10 odds. The Queensland Derby is the third straight race Warmonger has placed in.

Trainer Les Ross has revealed that he has been battling prostate cancer for the last four years. The Mishani man announced he will be letting his trainer’s licence expire on July 31, the same day he will undergo a major surgery.

10-time Group 1 winning mare Imperatriz was sold for $6.6 million on Tuesday at the Gold Coast Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. She was purchased by Victoria’s Yulong Stud. The previous most expensive broodmare sold for $5 million.

Jason Warren’s star horse Benedetta is expected to run at this year’s Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm. Benedetta recently won The Goodwood (1200m) in May. Her trainer thinks the mare is ready for the step up to a 1400m race.