East Coast Racing - Perth Turf Talk

Vic racing may be called off

TheDiva — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:01:45 +0000

https://www.racingbase.com.au/news/race-morning-decision-on-caulfield-meeting

Form Line

JimmyPop — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:27:01 +0000

Are Sky Channel running out of money. These form line previews are very shoddy. They used to look much more professional.

My Australian Racing Top 10 Horses of the Decade

PC — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:36:07 +0000

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good Christmas. I thought I would put together my own list of the top 10 horses of the decade in Australian racing. Some or all of you may not agree with the horses in the list and that's fine - I respect that. This list is based off my own opinions. Finally, I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year and a great 2020.

Cheers.

Aust
Racing - Top 10 Horses of the Decade: 2010 - 2019

Equal 1. Black Caviar

25 Starts: 25-0-0

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 15 (15 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins 24

Prizemoney: $7,953,936

Peak Timeform Rating: 136

Comment: I have decided to put Black Caviar at equal number 1 (with Winx). Initially I had Black Caviar as number 1 then I had Winx at number 1 but in the end I thought that I'd be fair to both horses and put them both as number 1. Black Caviar was undefeated throughout her whole career - that is an outstanding effort - 25 starts for 25 wins...just remarkable. She won Group 1 races from 1000m to 1400m and its a shame we never got to see her at 1600m. Black Caviar is arguably Australia's best ever sprinter who raced in a strong era of sprinting in Australia - beating the likes of Star Witness, Hay List, Ortensia and Buffering. The latter two winning Group 1 races overseas and Star Witness who was also placed twice overseas at Royal Ascot. Her most famous win in my opinion was when she won overseas, away from the comforts of home and ran a gutsy race in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. She broke down during the race but still won. But at the end of the day, it's that magical "25 starts for 25 wins" which she will be remembered for . I doubt we will see the likes of her again for a long...long time.

Equal 1. Winx

43 Starts: 37-3-0

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 25 (25 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 35

Prizemoney: $26,451,174

Peak Timeform Rating: 134

Comment: Winx is in at equal number 1. I didn't think it was fair to put Winx at number 2 because of her outstanding career. What a career it was - 25 Group 1 race wins (a world record) which includes 4 Cox Plates - the first horse to achieve this....an outstanding effort. Winx won Group 1s from 1400m to 2200m. She had a devastating turn of foot and could rattle off sectionals that sprinters could produce. Perhaps the only glaring missing achievement in her career is a Group 1 win away from home outside Australia. Apart from this, Winx like Black Caviar, captured the hearts of Australian racing fans during her career and her fame spread throughout the world too. A top class mare. Her 2016 Cox Plate win was an 8 length margin and in my opinion her greatest win and she won with ease.

2. So You Think

23 Starts: 14-4-1

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 9 (10 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 13

Prizemoney: $8,813,497

Peak Timeform Rating: 133

Comment: Had it not been for Black Caviar and Winx racing on the scene this decade, then So You Think would be in the number 1 spot. His first Cox Plate victory was in 2009 - outside of this decade but his second Cox Plate victory was in this current decade. I believe that if So You Think had of stayed in Australia, then he would of been the first horse to win four Cox Plates. So You Think did it all, he won five Group 1s in both hemisphres, no other horse in the history of horse racing has achieved this. He also raced on turf and on dirt. Including Australia, he also raced in England, Ireland, France and Dubai, and whilst he was a 2000m horse, he was also pushed out to 2400m (4th in the Arc) and out to 3200m (3rd in the Melbourne Cup). He was a world class horse and when racing in Europe he raced in one of Europe's strongest middle distance era's in terms of depth with the likes of Workforce, Snow Fairy, St Nichollas Abbey, Nathaniel, Cirrus De Aigles and of course the mighty Frankel all racing in this period. Europe is the domain for middle distance racing (and staying races as well) and So You Think was not out of place. In a way he is still underrated by a lot of racing fans in Australia because they only remember him for his brief 12 start career in that part of the world, but if they take a look at his overall career then they will realise he was one of the horses of the decade in Australian racing.

3. More Joyous

31 Starts: 21-1-2

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 7 (8 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 20

Prizemoney: $4,572,450

Peak Timeform Rating: 128

Comment: This talented mare won 8 Group 1s in her career, seven of them were in this decade. More Joyous won Group 1s from 1400m to 2000m. Included amongst her Group 1s was a gutsy win in the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield where she carried 58kg. She also won a Doncaster mile at Randwick carrying 57.5kg. More Joyous loved the mile. Also, just on More Joyous's win in that 2010 Toorak Handicap - what a great day that was because on the same day at Caulfield Black Caviar won the Schillaci Stakes and So You Think won the Caulfield Stakes. All three horses are in my top 10.

4. Chautauqua:

32 Starts: 13-7-4

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 6 (6 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 12

Prizemoney: $8,821,935

Peak Timeform Rating: 127

Comment: The Grey Flash won 6 Group 1s in his career. His trademark last to first finishes was always a highlight. He became the first and only horse so far to win the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes three years in a row - an outstanding effort. He also won in Hong Kong as well in the Group 1 Chairman's Sprint Prize in which he rocketed home out wide to win. His racing style was "heart in your mouth" stuff, but when he got going in that final 200m - he could seriously motor home and it was very exciting to watch.

5. Hartnell

58 Starts: 13-14-9

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 4 (4 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 10

Prizemoney: $7,469,499

Peak Timeform Rating: 128

Comment: Hartnell initially started his career in Europe and wasn't quite up to that standard as a younger horse. He was sent to Australia and had a great career down under. He won four Group 1s - at 1400m, 1600m, 2000m and at 2400m. Hartnell really was a versatile horse. He also ran 2nd in a Cox Plate and 3rd in the Melbourne Cup at 3200m. Had Winx not ran in the 2016 Cox Plate then Hartnell would of had this feature race next to his name. In fact, Hartnell ran 2nd to Winx 4 times and 3rd to her once. He was definitely one of the horses of the decade in Australian racing

6. Dundeel

19 Starts: 10-4-1

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 6 (6 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 7

Prizemoney: $5,396,905

Peak Timeform Rating: 129

Comment: Dundeel only had 19 career starts but he achieved a lot in a short career. As a spring 3 year-old he won the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, but he really took off as an autumn 3 year-old by winning three Group 1s and achieved the Randwick Guineas - Rosehill Guineas - Australian Derby treble. As an older horse he won a further two Group 1s, the Underwood Stakes (defeating Atlantic Jewel) at Caulfield and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick. A good career and in my top 10.

7. Hay List

28 Starts: 15-6-0

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 3 (3 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 7

Prize Money: $2,559,575

Peak Timeform Rating: 132

Comment: Had Black Caviar not been on the racing scene, then Hay List would of had more success. He raced in that strong era of sprinters in Australia. Some may question why he is in my top 10 because he only won three Group 1s. Based on a Timeform rating of 132, he was the second highest rated Australian sprinter of the decade, behind Black Caviar (136), and he ran against Black Caviar six times (all at Group 1 level) and ran 2nd to her four times with the other two results being a 6th and a 10th. Plus his career highlight was winning the 2012 Newmarket Handicap carrying 58.5kg and beat Buffering who ran 2nd carrying 4kg less. The weight Hay List carried in that Newmarket was the highest weight in 20 years - an outstanding effort. In my opinion he deserves his place in the top 10 horses of the decade and from a WA point of view - he is WA's best horse of the decade.

8. Buffering

55 Starts: 20-9-8

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 7 (7 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 13

Prizemoney: $7,300,194

Peak Timeform Rating: 127

Comment: Such a warrior and tough. Buffering won seven Group 1s in his career and raced in the Black Caviar era. Once she retired - his career took off. He also won a Group 1 overseas in Dubai, as an 8 year-old, which was a great moment for Australian racing and being a Queensland horse, I remember the race caller saying as Buffering crossed the line "Life is great on the Sunshine State, and those Queenslanders are celebrating" Yep, they certainly were celebrating and so was everyone else throughout Australia too.

9. Pierro

14 Starts: 11-2-1

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 5 (5 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 11

Prize Money: $4,536,650

Peak Timeform Rating: 128

Comment: Pierro was an outstanding 2 year old and 3 year old. In his 2 year old year he achieved the 2 year-old "Triple Crown" in Australia, which was the Golden Slipper - Sires Produce Stakes - Champagne Stakes treble. His record in Group 1 races was 8 starts for five wins, two seconds and one third and of those eight starts at Group 1 level, four of them were in open age company where he won two plus a 2nd and a 3rd - the latter two were placings in the Cox Plate and the Doncaster Mile. He also raced against another talented 3 year-old in All Too Hard.. We can only imagine what Pierro would of achieved as an older horse had he not been rushed off to stud however his short 14 start career was brilliant.

10. All Too Hard

12 Starts: 7-2-1

Group 1 Wins This Decade: 4 (4 overall)

Total Group/Listed Wins: 7

Prize Money: $2,288,200

Peak Timeform Rating: 129

Comment: There will always be debate about who was the better 3 year-old out of All Too Hard and Pierro. We could have endless conversations about it. But for now, let's talk about All Too Hard and his place in the top 10. He was an outstanding 3 year-old. He won four Group 1s in his career and three of them were in open age company. He also ran 2nd in the Cox Plate...only 0.3 lengths away from the winner Ocean Park and the horse who finished 3rd was Pierro. Also, like Pierro, All Too Hard was retired to stud early in his career and again it's a case of "what might of been" because we can only wonder what he would of achieved had he not been retired so early to stud. One of All Too Hard's biggest career highlights was beating Pierro in the 2012 Caulfield Guineas by half a length - a great come from behind win.

Timeform Ratings Reference: https://www.racingandsports.com/timeform/australia-history

Jarrod McLean case to be heard

TheDiva — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:16:12 +0000

https://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/rad-board-to-hear-jarrod-mclean-charges/526482

Brisbane Racing Changes

PC — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:27:03 +0000

Big news in regards to Brisbane racing including the Brisbane Cup back up to 3200m:

https://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/brc-announce-new-1-5m-eva-air-q22/572049

bookie robbed at Bendigo

TheDiva — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 03:10:25 +0000

https://www.punters.com.au/news/police-ask-public-for-help-in-not-so-great-bookie-robbery_186550/

WINX

thefalcon — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:06:46 +0000

read where she has finally fallen pregnant at the third attempt. now just watch some rich idiot pay a fortune for her first foal..unless her owners keep it.

champion race mares make lousy broodmares eg sunline, makybe diva, black caviar etc etc..

RVL wanted to plant a spy in Moody & Lloyd Williams stables

TheDiva — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:34:37 +0000

Anyone been following this story?

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/michael-healy---it-has-destroyed-me-and-my-family-20191218

HK Season '19/'20

therealkramer — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:55:25 +0000

It's back, baby. Should be a riot!

BOOKIE MURDER....GUILTY

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:05:17 +0000

https://7news.com.au/news/crime/jury-retires-at-nsw-bookie-murder-trial-c-586722

RIP Bill Waterhouse

therealkramer — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:19:27 +0000

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/legendary-bookie-bill-waterhouse-has-died-20191122-p53d3j.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1574383412

Phoenix Thoroughbreds owner denies money-laundering allegations

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 08:12:38 +0000

Racing Post reports;

The scandal surrounding
Phoenix Thoroughbreds founder Amer Abdulaziz Salman has been the defining story
of the week in racing. It could eventually be the defining story of the year.
Ponzi schemes, liquidated funds and cryptocurrencies - there is a degree of
fascination with this story that almost matches the severity of allegations
levelled at Phoenix's embattled supremo. It feels as if we may have arisen in a
dream where Dick Francis and John Grisham have exchanged literary notes.
Phoenix has denied any wrongdoing but this looks a story set to roll on for
quite some time.

Further info in The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/nov/25/phoenix-thoroughbreds-owner-denies-money-laundering-allegations

Melbourne Cup 2019 Discussion

Coldy — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:36:28 +0000

Since i am a Victorian, and love a long range roughie, and this topic has not been opened. I am having a stab at TE AKAU CALIBURN at $126 .Hence its not guaranteed a start As 76th in entry, but as we know, things change quickly! Gate is not helping this Saturday in Bart Cummings, but if dosnt get caught wide look out, may sneak into final field *-:)

Payne takes a swipe over replacement of Linda Meech

TheDiva — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:57:22 +0000

I'd like a dollar for every time a jock jumped off my horse to ride something better.... this is just part of the game... Michelle Payne is well out of line.

I notice she's removed her tweet now...

Character Assassination because he’s made a choice on behalf of his owners? Agree or not.. getting personal about it is ridiculous.

Quote Tweet

Michelle Payne

@mj_payne

· 47m

Not for the public to decide but the public can recognise you as a pig. twitter.com/superracing/st…

2019 Cox Plate

therealkramer — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:10:10 +0000

Japanese horse Lys Gracieux is the pre-post fav in the wake of high profile flops by some of the local hopes, Mystic Journey and Avilius. I've backed Te Akau Shark @$10 after its close 2nd in the Epsom, which is shaping up as a key form race, yet again. Last Saturday's Angst Stakes winner, Nettoyer, was well held in the Epsom. Also, Toorak handicap winner, Fierce Impact, was a runner up in the Bill Richie Hcp to subsequent Epsom winner, Kolding.

Caulfield Cup 19th October

Ridersonthestorm33 — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:38:58 +0000

Just seven days to the big one and the favourite Finche is $9. Last year's winner Boom Time won at better than 50/1. Long priced winners in Melbourne races are prevalent, a possible outsider gaining victory maybe on the cards.

Will wait until see how the field unfolds, it's always been one heck of tricky race, and a maximum field size of 18. A gem of a handicap over the 2400.

Any thoughts and early tips most welcome!

UK RACING

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:53:51 +0000

Southwell tonight. A favourite of mine can win at odds,

R3 Willyegolassiego

R.I.P Rebel Raider

PC — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:37:02 +0000

R.I.P. Had a heart attack whilst serving a mare. Good stayer...Won two Derbies at G1 level.

Multiple Group 1 winner Rebel Raider dies
Adam McGrath@AdamMcGrath891:34pmN
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Rebel Raider has died aged 14.

The multiple Group 1 winner was serving a mare when he had a heart attack and burst his aorta.

The classy son of Reset enjoyed a tremendous career under Hall of Fame trainer Leon Macdonald, winning the 2008 Group 1 Vic Derby at $101 with Clare Lindop in the saddle and also the Group 1 SA Derby in 2009.

"He was a magnificent horse," Macdonald said.

"He absolutely lapped them in the Vic Derby and it's still one of my favourite moments in racing."

Rebel Raider had a total of 21 career starts and won six times while placing in another four, for career earnings of almost $1.5 million.

"He had so much natural ability and talent and I believe he only got better with age," he said.

"He won over 2500m and his last-ever victory was in the Spring Stakes over 1200, which just showed the raw ability and versatility he had."

Retiring in 2011 after breaking down, Rebel Raider was relocated to Wyndholm Park Stud in Victoria for the 2012 breeding season.

Rebel Raider sired three individual Stakes winners, all trained by Macdonald:

• Pretty Punk - 2018 G3 Hobart Cup and 2016 Listed Hill Smith Stakes;

• Waging War - 2017 G3 Chairman's Stakes; and

• Wasabi Bob - 2019 Listed Birthday Cup.

"His progeny are like him, they're so relaxed and have a great temperament," Macdonald said.

"I don't believe he got the mares he deserved either with his credentials, I would have loved to have seen what he could have produced with a top-class mare."

Weir charged with animal cruelty

TheDiva — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:03:32 +0000

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-09/darren-weir-charged-over-alleged-animal-cruelty-offences/11585886

V'Landys wants to move the Melbourne Cup

TheDiva — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:59:40 +0000

https://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/peter-vlandys-wants-melbourne-cup-date-change/553193

Black Heart Bart - Potential Comeback

PC — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:15:51 +0000

See article below:

Darren Weir’s former iron sprinter Black Heart Bart is poised to make a surprise comeback as a key member of Lindsey Smith’s Victorian-based “dad’s army.”

The five-time Group One winner, who was retired after finishing down the track in last year’s Toorak Handicap at Caulfield, will be inspected by vets at Ballarat tomorrow, a crucial step towards a spring comeback.

Perth-based Smith, who has a satellite squad of 13 at Darren Weir’s former stables at Warrnambool, said Black Heart Bart had been sent to Warrnambool from Weir’s Maldon farm a few weeks ago.

“Weiry was using him as a pony to keep an eye on his cattle,” said Smith, who is considering a full-time move to Warrnambool.

“I remember the horse back in 2017 when he came to Perth and he was about 90 per cent and I can tell you he’s 100 per cent now.

“He’s like a three-year-old. The vet who has always looked after him said he’s never seen him better and Shane Jackson said he felt great when he worked him the other morning.”

Smith said he expected Ballarat vets to give Black Heart Bart the all-clear tomorrow.

Racing Victoria chief steward Robert Cram said eight-year-old Black Heart Bart would be assessed by RV vets after an official trial.

“Given he is an officially retired racehorse he will have to be reinstated via the Australian Rules Of Racing, which involves stringent vet tests, trials and so on,” Cram said.

He added that the difficulty of achieving such clearance “depended on the horse and the reason they were retired.”

A vet test after the Toorak reported some lameness in Black Heart Bart and internal bleeding.

Smith said he intended to trial Black Heart Bart in coming weeks and suggested he might resume in the Spring Stakes at Morphettville on August 19.

“Something a little bit easier than Melbourne,” he said.

Cram said Smith had not yet lodged a stable return for Black Heart Bart “and he’ll have to do that before he can do anything else.”

Black Heart Bart has won 16 of his 53 starts and over $4 million. His Group One victories were The Goodwood, Memsie Stakes, Underwood Stakes, Orr Stakes and Futurity Stakes.

Smith is also the new trainer of dual Group One winning seven-year-old Malaguerra and Group One winner Scales Of Justice, who is in work at Warrnambool. The six-year-old will be joined by Malaguerra at Warrnambool next week.

By Matt Stewart

Deane Lester

TheSwooper — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:49:42 +0000

Haven't listened to the radio for a while and had noticed that Deane's selections hadn't been on tabtouch either. Discovered this today.

https://audioboom.com/posts/7367969-deane-lester-13-09-19

Always enjoyed listening to his thoughts. Wishing him a speedy recovery and hope he is back on deck soon.

Ben Currie

SKIDS — Sat, 27 May 2017 05:06:14 +0000

Ben Currie - Trainer

Ben Currie was born to be a successful trainer. Father Mark Currie still trains with Ben as part of Currie Racing, while his mum Donna Currie is sister of successful current trainers Michael & Paul Nolan. While completing a communications degree, Ben worked with leading QLD trainer Tony Gollan, as well as helping his dad. A mix of experienced, old fashioned horsemanship with a young, fresh outlook on modern training methods have shaped the trainer he is today.

Ben tasted success very early in his career when Rothera won a group 3 race at Caulfield on Cup Day 2012. The winners have continued to role through the Currie Racing Stable, winning the Queensland Provincial Training Premiership for season 2013-14. Currently striking at around 15% Win and 43% place, Ben is building a formidable record by placing his horses in the best possible races to win.

http://victorythoroughbreds.com.au/about-us

This year he's running even hotter!! 21.1% winners & 49.5% place getters.

And the fish are getting bigger! 3 listed winners and today, Group 3 success with Col n' Lil in The Lord Mayors Cup at Eagle Farm.

So pleased to have Invitto and Novative in the Currie stable.

Surely, the future training superstar title is now a goal for young Ben Currie. A nice bloke going places

He's dead set, a chance to train the card tonight at Clfford Park. :)]

B-)

Failed Drug Test for Kentucky Derby Winner

TheDiva — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:11:34 +0000

https://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/international-racing/failed-drug-test-cover-up-rocks-us-horse-racing/544990?fbclid=IwAR2nm_9QpeOQ6r_aUKcZyO8j-xU8wgiUT-9DJHxWaJH_3noKt0gBZVyZD00

Best Media Tip Ever

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:13:39 +0000

Racing Post tip for Listowel last night. The comment...............

With a recent run under his belt this could go the way of TREACYSENNISCORTHY. Although beaten a fair way, he would have needed that run and can be more involved here now he has a better understanding of what he needs to do.

Official start price was $41. I was fortunate enough to get on each way at $71. It won with ease. \:D/

Caulfield/Melbourne Cups: Weight

PC — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:03:07 +0000

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=423950

See link above...Listen to Greg Carpenter's thoughts on the weights for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups

Black Caviar Goes Travelling

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:21:23 +0000

Trivia for you....... Foxtel viewers including Sky Racing will know that Trivago are relentless with their advertising that features Australian actress Gabrielle Miler but have you noticed recent adds with her wearing the Black Caviar colours particularly on Sky Racing channels...... OR...... Do I need to get a life? :)) :)) :))

International Jockeys Challenge @ Ascot UK Tonight

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 09:30:33 +0000

Japanese jockey Yuga Kawada is my tip to win it. He has some good rides and all at each way odds.

Roughie for the night is in the second last. Reserve runner Grey D'Ars gets a start. The ex French horse had no luck last start.

New World's Richest Horse Race

PC — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:25:04 +0000

Saudi Arabia announces world's richest race
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Saudi Arabia will host the world's richest horse race from 2020 after it was announced on Thursday that The Saudi Cup will carry an incredible US$20 million purse for its inaugural running.

To be staged at Riyadh's King Abdulaziz racetrack in February next year, the 1800-metre weight-for-age race on dirt will dwarf the prizemoney offered in Sydney's The Everest, the Dubai World Cup and the Pegasus World Cup in America.

The winner will pocket US$10m, while connections of horses that finish second to 10th will share in a further US$10m.

And unlike several of its lucrative counterparts, the race will not be run as a sweepstakes, with entries free for all horses.

In announcing the race, the Chairman of the Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, said it was designed to foster the development of Saudi Arabia's racing industry.

"The introduction of The Saudi Cup as an international race is without doubt the most significant event in the history of horse racing in KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and demonstrates our resolve to develop this great sport in Saudi Arabia, and also our ambition to become a leading player on horse racing's world stage," he said.

"We look forward to welcoming international horsemen and women, the media, racing enthusiasts and the public to Riyadh in 2020."

The Saudi Cup will be open to Northern Hemisphere four-year-olds and upwards, as well as three-year-olds and older from the Southern Hemisphere, with a final field of 14 to face the starter.

Horses who finish first, second or third in the Pegasus World Cup will be invited for The Saudi Cup, while locally-trained horses are expected to be able to win their way into the race via at least one ballot-exempt lead-up race.

Where's the cash - a look at some of the world's richest horse races:

Saudi Cup (2020) - US$20m

Dubai World Cup (2019) - US$12m

The Everest (2019) - AUD$14m

Pegasus World Cup (2018) - US$16m (split into two separate races worth $9m and $7m in 2019)

Melbourne Cup (2019) - AUD$8m

Breeders' Cup Classic (2019) - US$6m

Japan Cup (2019) - US$6m

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2019) - €5m

Hong Kong Cup (2019) - HK$28m

Mike De Kock

Gepetto — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 01:08:55 +0000

https://www.sportingpost.co.za/2019/08/mike-de-kock-australian-move/.