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First Crush wins 2018 Grafton Cup at second attempt

The Chris Munce trained First Crush was able to win the 2018 Listed $160,000 G McMullan Contracting Grafton Cup (2350m) at Grafton today at his second attempt. Tranier Chris Munce, above, was able to win the 2018 Grafton Cup with his stayer First Crush. Photo by Daniel Costello. Munce took First Crush to Grafton for […]

First Crush to give the locals a chance in 2018 Caloundra Cup

Queenslanders will be cheering home First Crush for a home town victory in the Listed $175,000 Scott McMahon Electrical Caloundra Cup (2400m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Trainer Chris Munce, with jockey Damian Browne above, will saddle up First Crush in the 22018 Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Daniel Costello. The […]

Megablast recovers from minor injury to be fit for 2018 Caloundra Cup

Kiwi stayer Megablast has recovered from a minor leg injury and is fit to take his place in the 2018 Listed $175,000 Scott McMahon Electrical Caloundra Cup (2400m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Damian Browne, above, rides Megablast in the 2018 Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Daniel Costello. The Nigel Tilley […]

Heavy track to suit Jamaican Rain in 2018 Glasshouse Handicap

Mudlark Jamaican Rain will get conditions to suit when she lines up on a heavy track in the Listed $175,000 Oaks Hotels & Resorts Glasshouse Handicap (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Tegan Harrison, above, rides Jamaican Rain in the 2018 Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Daniel Costello. Jamaican Rain has […]

Waller wants no more rain for Seaway in 2018 Sunshine Coast Guineas

Trainer Chris Waller is hoping the Sunshine Coast track can escape any more rain in the lead up to Saturday’s Group 3 $125,000 XXXX Sunshine Coast Guineas (1600m). Glen Colless, above, will ride Seaway in the 2018 Sunshine Coast Guineas at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Daniel Costello. Waller will saddle up the $2.60 favourite […]

2018 Caloundra Cup winner Megablast to tackle Queen’s Cup Trophy

Caloundra Cup winner Megablast will stay in Queensland for one more run in the Group 3 $150,000 The Queen’s Cup Trophy (3200m) at the Sunshine Coast on July 14. Damian Brown, above, rode Megablast to victory in the 2018 Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Daniel Costello. The front running Kiwi stayer produced […]

3 from 3 at Casterton

Tommy Standup continued his love for Casterton on Saturday, making it three wins from as many starts at that track. It was a terrific win, leading from start to finish & never getting a breather up front.He had two other horses pressuring him the whole race & he was able to hold off the fast […]

Weir chasing a second slot in 2018 The Everest with Nature Strip

Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir is chasing a second slot in the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13 with his rising star Nature Strip. Trainer Darren Weir is hoping Nature Strip, above, will be snapped up for a slot in the 2018 The Everest at Randwick. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. […]

Pierata to chase slot in The Everest via Winx Stakes

Magic Millions 3yo Guineas winner Pierata will be chasing a slot in the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13 when he kicks off his Spring Carnival campaign in early August. Pierata, above, will be chasing a slot in The Everest when he resumes in the Missile Stakes at Randwick. Photo by […]

Assertive Play to be set for 2018 Thousand Guineas

Undefeated Adelaide filly Assertive Play will be set for the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Schweppes Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield during the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Dom Tourneur, above, has ridden Assertive Play to her two wins from two starts. Photo by Race Horse Photos Australia. Prominent Adelaide trainer Peter Spokes said there is still a […]

Nature Strip weighted to win again in A.R. Creswick Series Final

Trainer Darren Weir’s rising sprinting star Nature Strip is weighted to win again when he lines up in the Listed $120,000 A.R. Creswick Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Nature Strip, above, is well in at the weights for the A.R. Creswick Series Final at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Nature Strip will […]

Lindsay Park have 3 runners in 2018 Winter Championship Series Final

The Lindsay Park Team will saddle up three runners in Saturday’s Listed $150,000 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1600m) at Flemington. Ben and David Hayes, above, will have 3 runners in the 2018 Winter Championship Series Final at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Ten year old veteran and stable senior Jacquinot Bay is still […]

It’s all happening

It’s all action stations with plenty of news to go around. Firstly we would like to warmly welcome JESS PHILPOT to Mick Sell Racing as our newest apprentice we look forward to working hard with Jess to build a bright future with mutual success.  Jess is a tough resiliant young lady with an infectious smile […]

Ability to strip fitter 2nd up in the Victorian Sprint Series Final

Market drifter Ability will strip a lot fitter when he steps out for the second time this campaign in the Listed $150,000 Seppelt Wines Victorian Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Damien Thornton will ride Ability, above, in the Victorian Sprint Series Final at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Ability has eased […]

Santa Ana Lane to run for Inglis in 2018 The Everest

Stradbroke Handicap winner Santa Ana Lane will fill Inglis’ slot and join stablemate Shoals in the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick during the 2018 Sydney Spring Carnival. Santa Ana Lane, above in blue colours with gold cap, will fill Inglis’ slot in the 2018 version of The Everest at Randwick. Photo by Ultimate Racing […]

Chamois Road not a certain starter in Winter Championship Series Final

Trainer Patrick Payne has been tempted to save Chamois Road for another day after the gelding was given a horror barrier in the  Listed $150,000 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Chamois Road, above, is not a certain starter in the 2018 Winter Championship Series Final at Flemington. Photo by Jenny […]

Better showing expected from Husson Eagle in Victoria Sprint Series Final

Million dollar earner Husson Eagle is expected to produce a better effort second up in the Listed $150,000 Seppelt Wines Victorian Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Trainer Patrick Payne expects a better performance from Husson Eagle, above, in the Victoria Sprint Series Final at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Husson Eagle […]