Spring Carnival Top 5
The 2017 Spring Racing Carnival kicks off this Saturday with the season's first Group 1 race, the $1million New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie...
Behind the Barriers With: The Acupuncturist
Natural therapies, such as massage, acupuncture, herbal medicine and Ayurveda, have fast become commonplace inclusions in our daily...
Funny Name, Serious Stallion
Spring is officially 16 days away but the breeding season has already well and truly begun. The major studs have sent out their...
Spring Fashion is in the Bag
Spring Carnival is just around the corner and if the racewear Facebook groups are anything to go by, the outfit planning is already well...
A Celebration of Firsts
As I'm sure you're all aware, today is the 1st August. It's a date that holds strong significance in the racing industry for two reasons...
Equine Influenza - 10 Years On
This August marks ten years since the darkest times in Australian Racing history - where the 2007 outbreak of the Equine Influenza virus...
Racing Kid
Anyone with children knows that they are great at nagging! My son is no exception - Ever since I started Racing Girl, Benji has been...
The Guide - The Punter's Form
Last week, Racing Victoria announced an annual wagering turnover of $6 billion for the 2016/17 year. Whether you're a seasoned punter or...
Extreme Measures to be Elite
Last Thursday, Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne received a four week suspension from race riding after testing positive to a...
Spring Champions are Made in Winter
Ever wondered exactly what goes into preparing a young horse for their racing career? A few weeks ago I introduced you to a horse trained...
