Month: June 2023

The Tamworth Jockey Club & Function Centre is a hub for horse racing in the New England region of NSW and continues to provide excellent facilities for trainers across the surrounding areas. Tamworth Racecourse has been a feature track for country racing since it’s inception and within range of Gunnedah, Armidale and Quirindi, making it accessible for more racing precincts in surrounding areas. The Tamworth Jockey Club plays host to 29 race meetings per year and with 120 gallopers utilising the facilities daily – including provincial trainers like Cody Morgan,…

The Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry is today mourning the loss of legendary jockey Mr Ray Selkrig OAM. Mr Selkrig, 93, passed away yesterday afternoon following a long illness and will be fondly remembered as one of the gentlemen of the turf. “Ray wasn’t only a champion jockey but a champion human being,” said Racing NSW’s Chief Executive, Peter V’landys AM. “I will always remember his most welcoming and mischievous smile, and his friendliness to everyone. “Sadly, our industry has lost one it’s favourite people, however, his achievements will remain with…

The Group 1 racing season is done and dusted, winter is here but the team at Punt Drunk will still bring you up to speed with some of quirky tidbits from around the world. Although late nights (thanks Ashes) and coffee are on the menu on this chilly Friday morning in Melbourne, there is plenty of news to sink our teeth into, including the Wiremu Pinn disqualification and our tribute to Frankie Dettori, who is set to ride at another Melbourne Cup Carnival. Enjoy the weekend and happy punting! Wiremu…

Cork will contest the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Progressive mare Cork is forward to resume at Hastings on Saturday, although co-trainer Pam Gerard would have preferred to have seen her back in action a week earlier. The lightly raced five-year-old was to have made her return in take one of the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m), but following the abandonment of the meeting has instead headed to Hastings for the rescheduled feature. “It’s unfortunate that she didn’t get to go around at Tauranga as…

Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston. Photo: Race Images South Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston will look to extend his lead in the South Island Trainer’s Premiership when he heads to Wingatui on Sunday. Carston currently leads Michael and Matthew Pitman by three wins. with the end of the 2022-2023 season nearing. Carston will take a trio of runners south to the Wingatui course, tipping Lipa Mala to be the stables best chance. The Vadamos four-year-old backs up from a close second to Makabar in heavy conditions at Riccarton Park last Saturday, and…

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Sunday, July 2, 2023 First Race 11:55am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Warrnambool on Sunday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. Six of the eight events are scheduled to be held over the obstacles, while the track is rated a Heavy 10. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, with the first race set to jump at 11:55am AEST. Best Bet at Warrnambool: Circle The Sun Circle The Sun has claimed…

Champion Darwin trainer Gary Clark has three runners stepping out in the ROANT Gold Cup at Fannie Bay this weekend. Like every trainer based in the Top End right now, Gary Clarke is eyeing the Darwin Cup Carnival. The racing extravaganza, which accommodates eight meetings at Fannie Bay, starts next Saturday and culminates with the $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m) on August 7. Clarke and fellow trainers complete their preparations on Saturday when the Darwin Turf Club hosts ‘Day Zero’ – the traditional meeting before Cup Carnival where the feature is…