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24.01.2022 Good afternoon all, we hope everyone is staying safe and well and sending our thoughts to all in Victoria who are in stage 4 lock down, it is a really hard time but we will all get through this and things will be bigger and better on the other side! We would like to send our Congratulations to Jukila and all connections Michelle Payne on his fantastic win yesterday at Warrnambool Racing Club, race 4 over 3,100m, BM78. This win puts Jukila on the Jericho Cup qualifying points ...table with an entry of 3 points. Congratulations also to connections of 2nd place, Ascot Red (now on points table with 2 points) & 4th place, Wazuzu (now on points table with 1 point), as per Jericho Cup qualifying rules the first 3 Australasian bred horses over the line earning 2 and 1 point respectively. The qualifying points table and all results along with the explanation of the qualifying/points system and upcoming qualifying races can be seen on our website https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points The Guaranteed Start/Double Points (GS) races for 2020 are also up on the website, which include all races in New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately due to insufficient acceptances due to Covid-19, the first GS race in Wagga Wagga scheduled for this Sunday has now been abandoned. The next GS race will be in New Zealand at New Plymouth on September 26. https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/events We are still unsure on crowd attendance for this year's Jericho Cup, it is day by day with the current situation especially in Victoria with stage 4 lockdown underway, but we are remaining hopeful and positive, we will keep you all informed on any updates and providing all goes well and The Jericho Cup 2020 is run with crowd attendance, can you imagine what a celebration it will be!! Take care everyone! https://www.racing.com//review-payne-unearths-cup-contender

22.01.2022 We look forward to seeing Ablaze challenge this year's Jericho Cup!! His win was outstanding last year and we have thoroughly enjoyed watching his journey since then. Good luck to all connections! Highclere Thoroughbred Racing https://www.standard.net.au//inside-racing-ciaron-maher-o/

22.01.2022 A lookback on the 2019 Jericho Cup on Racing.com including a interview with it's founder Bill Gibbins. We are so proud that together with the hard work of Warrnambool Racing Club, that after only 2 years of the running of The Jericho Cup it is already considered a tradition, it is so much more than just a horse race and we believe this is what connects it to so many people. Run every year on the 4th Sunday after The Melbourne Cup, this year it will be run on Sunday 29th Novem...ber. https://www.racing.com//the-jericho-cup-has-already-become

22.01.2022 NZB Airfreight Proud Sponsor of Road To Jericho Qualifiers For the second year, #NZBAirfreight is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the qualifying heats... for Australias longest flat race, the annual Jericho Cup (4600m). The Jericho Cup is open to Australian and New Zealand-bred horses only, commemorating the light horse involvement in World War I and run on the fourth Sunday after the Group One Melbourne Cup (3200m). As sponsors, NZB Airfreight will offer a $5,000 equine airfreight credit for the winner of each qualifying race should they decide to travel across the Tasman and contest the staying event. READ: https://bit.ly/2ZBd4Ra : https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/trophies

22.01.2022 Earlier this year we wrote and showed footage of The Jericho Cup being mentioned by Giles Thompson (CEO of Racing Victoria) in a presentation he made on Innovative Race Concepts in Australia at the 38th Asian Racing Conference 2020. We at The Jericho Cup are absolutely thrilled that we received this mention and were credited for being a innovation in the current racing world, especially given that we are only 2yrs old (nearly 3!). More great news to come from the conference that we did not mention at the time was that Melbourne will be hosting the 2022 Asian Racing Conference!!!

22.01.2022 https://www.standard.net.au//inside-racing-warrnambool-ra/

21.01.2022 Cranbourne trainer Francis Finnegans has been doing very well with some recent winners lately include Wolfe Tone (6th paragraph in article). Born in New Zealand, he is the son of Mettre En Jeu. He won at Pakenham Sunday 19th July and is on the path to contest the Jericho Cup (4600m) on 29th November, a race he finished ninth in last year. Good luck to all connections and we hope to see you all there!!

21.01.2022 Vale Subzero Reunited with his best mate

21.01.2022 You couldn't give the ride of the day to anyone else. Good on ya' Stumpy! @ExclusivelyEqu

20.01.2022 A write up of Jericho Cup day 2020 by Wilde Racing. Winning trainer of Jericho Cup winner Count Zero. http://wilderacing.com.au//12/02/feature-staying-race-dou/ Luke N Stumpy Williams... Warrnambool Racing Club See more

20.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, our next Jericho Cup Qualifying race will be held at Grafton Racecourse also known as the Clarence River JockeyClub. It will be Race 1 at 12.40pm run over 3210m BM58 HCP. Good luck to all runners and don't forget that all Qualifying races (including Guaranteed Start races) can be seen under the Events tab on our website along with the results and points table under the Points tab www.thejerichocup.com.au

19.01.2022 I love him to death, I really do, he just honestly he makes me laugh every time I see him because he's so horrible. The 2003 Grand Annual winner Sampan Man has a paddock for life with Fran Houlahan, Brian Johnston and a bunch of cows.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to White Robe Lodge and all connections on the great win by Slammer on Friday 7 August at Wingatui Racecourse in New Zealand. Slammer is another progeny of Raise the Flag, of who is also the sire of last year's Jericho Cup winner Ablaze! Slammer is aiming for the Guaranteed Start Road to Jericho race that will be held at Riccarton Park Racecoursein New Zealand on October 24 over 3000m. The first Australasian horse over the line will be guaranteed a start in T...he Jericho Cup 2020, 2nd & 3rd over the line will receive double points on the Jericho Cup points table https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points We wish Slammer and all connections the very best of luck in their quest to be in this race!! Don't forget all results and upcoming qualifying and Guaranteed Start races can be found on our website www.thejerichocup.com.au whiterobelodge.co.nz//racing-team-in-stylish-wingatui-retu

19.01.2022 Evening everyone, Sorry for the late notice but don't forget at 6.30pm EST we have the last Victorian Guaranteed start race for the 2020 Jericho Cup tonight at Moonee Valley Racing Club over 3850 meters being The Road to Jericho Handicap! Horses with current points in this race are:... * Alienated on 9 points trained by Cliff Murray. * Dambulla with 3 points trained by Ciaron Maher Racing and David Eustace. * Matas trained by Michael Hickmott Bloodstock who already is lucky enough to have a guaranteed start in The Jericho Cup 2020 after winning the GS race at Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club on 23 October. The great thing about this GS race is that all Australasian bred horses competing have a chance to partake in the Jericho Cup 2020 with the winner of this race (1st Australasian bred horse over the line) granted a guaranteed start to contest the $304,000 Jericho Cup at Warrnambool on Sunday November 29th. The 2nd and 3rd Australasian horses over the line will earn double points, 2 and 1 points respectively on The Jericho Cup points table. We wish the best of luck and safe ride to all jockey and horses and all connections!!! All information on The Jericho Cup including qualifying races and Guaranteed Start races can be found on our website www.thejerichocup.com.au

18.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, our next Jericho Cup Qualifying race will be held tomorrow at Melbourne Racing Club. It will be Race 1 at 1.00pm run over 3080m BM70 . Good luck to all runners and don't forget that all Qualifying races including Guaranteed Start races can be seen under the Events tab on our website along with the results and points table under the Points tab www.thejerichocup.com.au... https://www.racing.com/form/2020-08-27/mornington#/form

18.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, below is a interview with Bill Gibbins, the founder of The Jericho Cup, from when he appeared on 'After The Last' on Racing.com on 22 June 2020. Great viewing to get Bill's insight on the Cup, how it started and also his thoughts for the future.

16.01.2022 Thursday 6th August

15.01.2022 Great to see Shaune Ritchie Racing back this weekend with a few of his stable racing, and particularly Excalibur who Shaune is getting ready for the Guaranteed Start race in New Zealand - The Road to Jericho race at Taranaki 3210m on 26 September in New Plymouth. A win in this race will give a guaranteed start to the winner in the Jericho Cup along with $5,000 equine airfreight credit from NZB Airfreight! We hope to see Excalibur, Shaune and his team in Warrnambool!! https://horsebetting.com.au//first-runners-back-fo/150661/

15.01.2022 Great words from Jericho Cup winning jockey Luke Williams!!

14.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone!!! Well another Jericho Cup is done and dusted for the year! And what a extraordinary year it has been!! We are so happy though that the race was still able to be run Warrnambool Racing Club and even though there was not crowd attendance, you could still all watch it on the TV and hopefully had your own special Jericho Cup day celebrations! We are already planning next year's Jericho Cup at Warrnambool Racing Club and what a celebration it will be!! http...s://www.thejerichocup.com.au/ The qualifying races are kicking off for The Jericho Cup 2021 with the first race happening at Moonee Valley Racing Club in race 6 at 9pm over 3,000m BM70. Horses in this race that have Jericho Cup history are: #1 - Count Zero trained by Wilde Racing who of course had a thrilling win in this year's Jericho Cup!! # 2 - Alienated trained by Cliff Murray and who came in a great 4th in The Jericho Cup 2020. #4 Only a Mother trained by Wilde Racing with another great win 0 coming in 1st in The Jericho Cup consolation race 2020 earning Only a Mother a guaranteed start in The Jericho Cup 2021! #7 Dewrinkler trained by Amy McDonald Racing who came in 9th in The Jericho Cup 2020. #10 Golden Flag trained by Patrick F Ryan Jnr who has a great history with The Jericho Cup coming in 5th in 2020 and 2nd in 2019! Good luck to all connections in this race and safe ride to all horses and jockeys. The qualifying for The Jericho Cup 2021 has begun! All information on The Jericho Cup including upcoming qualifying races and Guaranteed Start races can be found on our website on the events page https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/events As per qualifying rules the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Australasian horses over the line will earn 3, 2 and 1 points respectively on The Jericho Cup points table. The qualifying points table and all results along with the explanation of the qualifying/points system and upcoming qualifying races can be seen on our website and will be updated for 2021 over the weekend https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points For race form and tips click on this link from Racing.com https://www.racing.com/form/2020-12-18/the-valley/race/6 Have a great weekend everyone and keep an eye out for Bill's review of The Jericho Cup 2020 coming soon to the Facebook page and our website :)

12.01.2022 Arcadia King is a horse to watch for The Jericho Cup. Trained and part owned by Paul Preusker, along with legendary retired race caller Bryan Martin OAM, his son Tim (both Jericho Cup Ambassadors since the beginning) and others. He is a giant at 17.1 hands and is also the younger half brother to Arcadia Queen.... He had a win first up for Paul since he took over as his trainer on Saturday 29 August at Warracknabeal Racing ClubInc over 1,800m. They are aiming him for Hamilton Racing-Club this coming Monday, then off to Penola Racing Club on 27 September over 3,000m which is a Guranteed Start race for The Jericho Cup. We wish all connections Paul Preusker Racing the best of luck and hope to Arcadia King at The Jericho Cup!!!

12.01.2022 RIP Graham Salisbury Our thoughts are with his family and of course his beloved Subbie.

12.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, As previously mentioned our first Jericho Cup qualifying race for 2021 was run on Friday 18 December at Moonee Valley Racing Club over 3,000m BM70. Big congratulations to the winner Steam Roller and all connections including trainer Simon Ryan Thoroughbred Services!! It was a great win by Steam Roller, which has earnt him entry onto the Jericho Cup points board with 3 points as seen on our website points page https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points.... Congratulations also to connections of 2nd place, Byalip trained by Rick Harrison. Byalip is also now on our points table with 2 points. And lastly but not least congratulations to all connections of 3rd place Dewrinkler trained by Amy McDonald Racing, who is now on the 2021 Jericho Cup points table with 1 point. Dewrinkler came 9th in this year's Jericho Cup and we hope to see him and all connections back to contest the cup again in 2021! As per Jericho Cup qualifying rules (the first 3 Australasian bred horses over the line) earning 3, 2 and 1 points respectively. The next qualifying race will be held on Friday 8 January 2021 at Cranbourne Turf Club over 3,000m BM64 with race number and time to be confirmed. The points table and all results along with the explanation of the qualifying/points system and upcoming qualifying races can be seen on our website www.thejerichocup.com.au The Guaranteed Start/Double Points (GS) races for 2021 will be confirmed via our Facebook page along with our website by end of March 2021, which will include all races in New Zealand and Australia: https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/events The final field for the Jericho Cup 2021 will be determined according to total points accrued, after allowing for any guaranteed starters. It is feasible that a horse could get in with no points (as long as it passes the breeding requirement). But any horse with just one point will get in ahead of those without any. The Jericho Cup 2021 will be run on Sunday the 28th of November - run annually on the 4th Sunday after The Melbourne Cup. Keep an eye on Warrnambool Racing Club's Facebook page and website https://country.racing.com/.../haymes-paint-jericho-cup throughout the year for all updates and ticket pricing and packages. 2020 has been a weird and tough year for everyone and we are confident The Jericho Cup 2021 will be back to normal with crowd attendance and we cannot wait to welcome back crowds, what a celebration it will be!! Photo/article credit: Racing.com

11.01.2022 Afternoon all, we hope everyone is staying safe and well and to all in Victorians under stage 4 lockdown, only just over 2 weeks left! The numbers have come down which is great and hopefully restrictions will be easing soon! Remember to still play your part and follow distancing guidelines to get us back to normal as soon as possible, we sure want to see those big crowds at Jericho Cup 2020! We would like to send our Congratulations to Skyt and all connections Laming Racing ...on her great win yesterday at Melbourne Racing Club, race 1 over 3,080m BM70. Fantastic win!! This win puts Skyt on the Jericho Cup qualifying points table with an entry of 3 points. Congratulations also to connections of 2nd place, Wil John (now on points table with 2 points) Highclere Thoroughbred Racing & 3rd place Zedstar (now on points table with 1 point) Brett Scott Racing, as per Jericho Cup qualifying rules the first 3 Australasian bred horses over the line earning 2 and 1 point respectively. The qualifying points table and all results along with the explanation of the qualifying/points system and upcoming qualifying races can be seen on our website https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points The Guaranteed Start/Double Points (GS) races for 2020 are also up on the website, which include all races in New Zealand and Australia. https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/events We are hoping for The Jericho Cup 2020 to go ahead as per normal with crown attendance, however as we all know it is day by day with the current situation and unfortunately we cannot predict the future, but we are remaining hopeful and positive, we will keep you all informed on any updates and providing all goes well and The Jericho Cup 2020 is run, can you imagine what a celebration it will be!! Take care everyone!

11.01.2022 Hi everyone, don't forget that the next Jericho Cup qualifying race is on tomorrow at Rosehill Racecourse - Race 3 Handicap 3200m. The exciting news is that last year's winner of the Jericho Cup Ablaze will be taking on this latest qualifying points race. With 6 points accrued already in The Jericho Cup current overall points, he is likely to be a certain qualifier in this years Jericho Cup, but a win tomorrow would be the icing on he cake! We hope to see Ablaze defending his... Jericho Cup title in November, good luck to all connections Highclere Thoroughbred Racing!! All upcoming qualifying races alongside Guaranteed Start races and results can be viewed on our website under the Event and Points pages https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/ https://www.smh.com.au//ablaze-fuels-maher-s-fire-for-over

11.01.2022 A great little story on Crafty Cruiser, watch this interview with his trainer Bryce Stanaway on how he came to find Crafty and his retirement. Crafty Cruiser came 2nd in the first Jericho Cup in 2018 and put up such a great fight, it was a fantastic run by him and very exciting to watch!!

09.01.2022 On April 24 this year on ABC Radio Saturday's with Joel Spry, Former Northern Territory Administrator Ted Egan shared a heart-wrenching Anzac Day song, dedicated to his mother Grace. World War 1 had a devastating impact on Ted's mother and her family. Grace watched three brothers depart for Gallipoli in World War One. Only two returned - and they were never the same again...

09.01.2022 What a great post to read! Vale Graham Salisbury!

08.01.2022 We are extremely happy to hear this week's news from Warrnambool Racing Club that the general public (small crowd) are finally allowed back onto the racecourse for their next race meet on Thursday 17 December, be sure to like and follow their page for further updates including the upcoming Woodford Cup on New Year's Eve, a great way to bring in the New Year!! If you would like to purchase tickets for this upcoming race meet for this Thursday be sure to get in fast!! Ticket link is in the below post.

08.01.2022 The latest article from Racing Victoria regarding the biosecurity protocols that are in place to allow for the safe continuation of racing and training during the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria. https://www.racingvictoria.com.au//update-on-industry-bios

08.01.2022 https://www.racingandsports.com//countdown-begins-t/519664

08.01.2022 JERICHO CUP | Thank you to our sponsors! Once again a massive thank you to all of our sponsors for their support this Jericho Cup Day! Congratulations to all w...inners and their connections! We look forward to seeing you all on-course in 2021! Haymes Paint | https://bit.ly/33pIb4V APCO Service Stations | https://bit.ly/2V7zM1w Cassign | https://bit.ly/3q4xOxc OTI Racing | https://bit.ly/3lemA5M #JerichoCup #RoadToJericho

07.01.2022 https://www.racingvictoria.com.au//2020-0/vale-rob-gaylard

07.01.2022 Lest we forget The War Horse Memorial on the roundabout outside Ascot Racecourse pays tribute to the millions of horses, mules and donkeys who served in WW1. Remembering the fallen, both equine and human.

05.01.2022 Stumpy Williams forgot he was talking on live television! We are rapt for you Stumpy...

05.01.2022 What a magnificent run by Ascot Red on Sunday at Ballarat Racecourse over 3,200m!! Congratulations to all connections Declan Maher Racing, and congratulations to Declan Maher being his first jumps win as a trainer in his own right. We are happy to hear that Declan hasn't ruled out Ascot Red for the Jericho Cup and we hope to see you all there!!... More on the race and Declan's comments in the link below http://www.winningpost.com.au/wp/thisweek/article/58441

04.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, Just a reminder that the next qualifying race will be run today at Riccarton Park Racecourse in race 10 at 4.06pm NZ and 2.06pm AEST over 3,200m open handicap in The New Zealand Cup. The first three Australasian horses over the line will earn 3, 2 and 1 points respectively on The Jericho Cup points table.... Horses in this race with current points on The Jericho Cup points table are: * The Good Fight with 3 points trained by Shaune Ritchie Racing * Dragon Storm trained by Chris Gibbs Logan Racing who already has a guaranteed start in The Jericho Cup 2020 after winning the GS race at Riccarton Park Racecourse on 24 October. We wish the best of luck and safe ride to all jockey and horses and all connections!!! All information on The Jericho Cup including qualifying races and Guaranteed Start races can be found on our website www.thejerichocup.com.au Click on below link on LOVERACING.NZ and go to race 10 for form guide: https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/49598/Meeting-Overview.aspx

04.01.2022 Morning everyone, for those who did not know the news of our first Guaranteed Start / Double Points race in Wagga Wagga on Sunday, it was unfortunately abandoned. Racing New South Wales chose to scrap the event after just 7 nominations and 4 acceptors. The effects of Covid-19 restrictions resulting in no Victorian horses being nominated certainly was the major contributing factor, but it was still a very disappointing result. A lot of work was put into the race and the even...ts for the day, we look forward to it coming back bigger and better next year! We look forward to the next GS/DP race on our calendar being in New Zealand at New Plymouth Racecourse on September 26. All GS / DP races along with our regular qualifying races can be viewed on our website https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/ we will also announce them on our Facebook page in the days leading up to it. Take care everyone and stay safe and well.

03.01.2022 On Friday for those who missed it Bill Gibbins the founder of The Jericho Cup caught up with Andrew Kuuse on RSN Weekend Breakfast to chat about the Jericho Cup - worth the listen!

03.01.2022 Afternoon all and Happy Friday! Apologies as this post is a bit late in the week but we would like to send a big Congratulations to Wil John on another great win and to all connections Ciaron Maher Racing on his fantastic win on Sunday at Ararat Turf Club in race 4 over 3,800m BM70!! This win increases Wil John's points tally to top of the Jericho Cup qualifying points table at 9 points, well done to all!!!... Congratulations also to all connections of 2nd place, Alienated trained by Cliff Murray Gippy Racer who has now also increased to 9 points, fantastic to see!! And last but not least congratulations to 3rd place Golden Flag and all connections trained by Patrick F Ryan Jnr, as mentioned previoulsy Golden Flag ran 2nd in the 2019 Jericho Cup and we hope to welcome him back to contest 2020!! Golden Flag has increased his points on The Jericho Cup points table to 3 points. The qualifying points table and all results along with the explanation of the qualifying/points system and upcoming qualifying races can be seen on our website https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/points The Guaranteed Start/Double Points (GS) races for 2020 are also up on the website, which include all races in New Zealand and Australia. https://www.thejerichocup.com.au/events The next Guaranteed Start race will be held tonight at Moonee Valley Racing Club at 6.30pm, Race 3 over 3,850m Handicap, good luck to all horses, jockey and connections! We will post soon with a full update on this race. In regards to Jericho Cup day on Sunday November 29 (4th Sunday after The Melbourne Cup ) , there is a slight glimmer of hope for minimal crowd participation this year, we should know more on the 23rd November and will keep everyone updated, the good news is of course that despite everything the race day will still happen! There will still be opportunities for other forms of crowd involvement online so keep an eye out on Warrnambool Racing Club website and Facebook page for all updates. Remember to still play your part and follow distancing guidelines to get us back to normal as soon as possible. What we do know is we cannot wait to welcome back crowds next year in 2021, and what a celebration it will be!! Photo/article credit: Racing.com

02.01.2022 https://www.racingvictoria.com.au//racing-victoria-establi

02.01.2022 We are sending our thoughts and best wishes for a quick recovery to trainer Neil O'Dowd over in New Zealand LOVERACING.NZ who recently had a bad fall from a horse. Neil was the trainer of Aigne in last year's Jericho Cup, who made the trip over after winning after winning the NZB Airfreight Road To The Jericho at New Plymouth in September 2019. Neil made the call earlier this year to send Aigne to fellow NZ trainer Kevin Myer and both he and Neil are hoping to see Aigne back... again to contest this year's Jericho Cup, we would love to see this happen and will be following Aigne's journey. Aigne's next race will next contest the Bonny Glen Landfill Midwest Disposals 1550 at Awapuni on Saturday, we wish him and all connections the best of luck! Click on the link below for the full article. https://loveracing.nz//ODowdontheroadtoTheJerichoandrecove