Melody Belle to be inducted to Racing Hall of Fame
On the eve of the sale she was sourced from seven years ago, it has been announced that outstanding racemare Melody Belle will be inducted...
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Jamie Richards set for Hong Kong debut
A new chapter in the history books of Hong Kong racing will commence writing this evening (Wednesday, October 5) at Happy Valley when Jamie Richards...
Troy Harris set for return to jockey ranks
Group One-winning jockey Troy Harris will make a welcome return to raceday riding when he takes the mount on Asperitas in the last race at...
Richards signs off a winner
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards went out in style when three-year-old gelding Ragamuffin won a Rating 65 Benchmark over 1400m at Matamata, with the race...
Hong Kong-bound Richards bows out of New Zealand racing
He may have racked up 53 Group One winners during his six-and-a-half years training for Te Akau Racing but Jamie Richards was back to being...
Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils Jamie Richards as new addition to training ranks
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is pleased to announce that Jamie Richards will be joining the training ranks in Hong Kong for the start of...
Champion Kiwi trainer Hong Kong bound as Walker returns
New Zealand’s leading trainer Jamie Richards will move to Hong Kong in the new year to take up an invitation from the Hong Kong Jockey...
Tutukaka triumphant in Geelong Classic
The Tony Pike-trained Tutukaka confirmed his staying prowess when powering home to land the Listed Geelong Classic (2200m) on Wednesday under a patient Damian Lane...
Tutukaka Derby bound
The Tony Pike-trained two-year-old gelding Tutukaka ticked the first box as he makes a long-range bid for the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m) with a...
Arcadia Queen passed in at $3.4m as sales records tumble
Records tumbled on the opening day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, but Arcadia Queen was not among the stars to go under the...
Punt Drunk: Yulong splashes the cash on Melody Belle buy
Punt Drunk's Wednesday edition focuses on the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, where the recently retired Melody Belle drew some monster bids yesterday.
Bosson farewells Melody Belle
Opie Bosson knows the time is right for Melody Belle to stop racing. But it didn’t mean he wasn’t affected by it. Melody Belle ended...
Punt Drunk : Melody Belle & Humidor Say Their Final Goodbye!
Punt Drunk Daily – 22/5/21 It is a Group 1 type of Saturday as the Doomben Cup takes centre stage today, and boy oh boy...
Stellar career drawing to a close
Tuesday morning began a series of lasts for 14-time Group One winner Melody Belle. The six-year-old mare had her final gallop at the Gold Coast...
Punt Drunk: Baffert pleads innocence over Medina Spirit scandal
Punt Drunk delves into the scandal surrounding Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who is the fifth Bob Baffert-trained horse to return a positive drug test...
Doomben Cup swansong for Melody Belle
The Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on May 22 remains set as the final start in the storied career of Melody Belle following her midfield...
Melody Belle vulnerable for Hollindale: Richards
Reigning New Zealand horse of the year Melody Belle will embark on the first steps of her final racing journey at the Gold Coast on...
Richards out to continue dream season
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards will be looking to extend what can only be described as a dream season when he lines-up a couple of...
Punt Drunk: Opie & Bossy locked in for Brisbane Winter Carnival
Punt Drunk catches you up with some of the top stories in racing from the last 24 hours, including two big jockey bookings for the...
Bosson to reunite with Melody Belle
Melody Belle will end her racing career with a familiar face on her back. With the trans-Tasman travel bubble coming into effect last Monday, Kiwi...
Richards excited to dust off passport
Leading New Zealand trainer Jamie Richards has experienced plenty of success in Australia over the last 12 months, he just hasn’t been able to be...
Richards savouring record-breaking season
Reflecting on what has already become one of the most dominant seasons from a New Zealand stable, champion trainer Jamie Richards said Te Akau Racing...
Melody Belle passed fit to start at Rosehill
Melody Belle will be given the chance to break her Sydney hoodoo after recovering well from a health setback.
Punt Drunk : Classique Legend is set for an Everest return!
Punt Drunk Daily brings you all the latest Horse Racing news and controversies from around Australia, including the latest development about Melody Belle and whether...
Punt Drunk: Star mares to go under the hammer on the Gold Coast
Punt Drunk brings you today's top racing tips and some of the big stories from the last 24 hours, including the news that star mares...