Trans-Tasman feature double on Leaderboard’s itinerary
Leaderboard has the opportunity to contest showpiece jumps races on both sides of the Tasman, beginning with a shot at the Grand National Steeplechase.
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Brungle Bertie causes upset in Grand National Steeplechase
Brungle Bertie caused quite a surprise when he emerged victorious in the $400,000 Grand National Steeplechase held at Ballarat on Sunday.
Fannin making haste in jumps jockeys’ race
Three-time champion jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has made a sizzling start to the new jumps season. He will aim to head for the summer break...
The Cossack brave in defeat
For a moment, trainer Paul Nelson thought he had won the AUD$350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The Hastings horseman didn’t have...
Ballarat jumps racing betting preview | Sunday, August 28
The Ballarat Turf Club is set to play host to a six-race card on Sunday headlined by the Grand National Steeplechase. Horsebetting's Victorian form expert...
Nelson can’t fault National hope The Cossack
Star New Zealand jumper The Cossack has made all the right moves ahead of his return to the big fences in the Grand National Steeplechase...
Flying Agent on song for Grand National
Trainer Amy McDonald couldn’t be any happier with Flying Agent ahead of the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The son of Raise...
West Coast takes first day jumping honours at Riccarton
Promising steeplechaser West Coast looks to have attained the favourite’s tag for next Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) with...
Kiwi-breds dominate Warrnambool jumping features
Amy McDonald, Lee Horner and their banner horse Flying Agent gained compensation for last year’s Thackeray Steeplechase (3450m) defeat by winning the latest edition of...
Coconut upsets in action packed jumping feature
A never-say-die attitude saw local runner Coconut upset predictions as he took out an action-packed LJ Hooker Manawatu Steeplechase (4200m) at Awapuni on Saturday. There...
Wanganui hit-out for talented jumper
Talented jumper It’s A Wonder will be chasing history next week at Te Rapa. The Harvey Wilson-trained 10-year-old will be vying to retain his crown...
Grand National triumph fitting tribute to best friend
Bay Of Plenty owner John Heale couldn’t have wished for a better tribute to one of his best friends when Bee Tee Junior won the...
Shamal faces stiff task to outjump Ablaze
Trainer Amy McDonald will have her first Grand National Steeplechase runner in Shamal but he takes on star jumper Ablaze, who is aiming for an...
Captaintwinkletoes impresses on debut
Wanganui trainer Jo Rathbone has been riding the crest of a wave with quality jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe and she may have unearthed another top prospect...
Payne dares Widgee to prove theory wrong
Trainer Patrick Payne is not convinced Widgee Turf is at his best on a straight track but he is happy to be proven wrong when...
Tallyho Twinkletoe headlines National noms
Tallyho Twinkletoe has been entered for the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown and will be attempting a second win in the feature jumps race.
Tallyho Twinkletoe to chase jumps history
After victory the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle at Pakenham, Tallyo Twinkletoe will attempt back-to-back wins in the in the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase.
National double defence begins for star jumper
Arguably Australasia’s best jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe will begin his Australian campaign to defend his Grand National Hurdle (4200m) and Steeplechase (4500m) titles at Pakenham on...
Tallyho Twinkletoe after a National repeat
Tallyho Twinkletoe is heading back to Melbourne chasing Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase repeat wins after a hurdle victory in New Zealand.
Reunited and it feels so good
One of the most formidable partnerships in Australasian jumps racing continued their undefeated record at Wanganui on Friday when winning the Brian FM Open Hurdle...
Winsloe changes tack with stable trio
Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe thought he would have a couple of nice chances in the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) this year, however, its absence as...
Grand National-winning jockey found dead
Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell, who won the fabled steeplechase at the first attempt in 2009, has been found dead in an English property.
Talented jumper to resume at Wanganui
Tallyho Twinkletoe summitted the peak of Australasian jumps racing last year when taking out the Grand National Hurdle (4200m) and Steeplechase (4500m) double. The New...
Kuru jumping to get back racing
New Zealand’s green pastures have it rated as one of the world’s leading thoroughbred nurseries, though in the last few weeks it has been a...
Career highlight for Kuru
Last season’s premiership winning jumps jockey Aaron Kuru secured the biggest scalp of his riding career when taking out the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at...