As a five-year-old, Joliestar is at the top of her game, and trainer Chris Waller says the evidence of that is in her consistency. The mare will shoot for her third successive win in Saturday’s T J Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, a feat she hasn’t managed before in a… Read More »
Zac Lloyd’s red-hot form isn’t the only reason connections of Linebacker are rapt to have the jockey aboard for their shot at Doncaster Mile redemption at Randwick. Not only has Lloyd ridden seven winners over the past two Saturdays, including taking out the $5 million Golden Slipper on Guest House,… Read More »
Lindsay Park will look to continue their recent domination of the Victoria Handicap with dual representation in the Group 3 race at Caulfield. Success in the 1400m contest had eluded Lindsay Park this century until Here To Shock took out the race in 2024 with Nicolini Vito following up last year. Here To Shock… Read More »
A plan hatched at the end of last year will come to fruition when Godolphin three-year-old Green Spaces takes his place in the ATC Australian Derby at Randwick. Connections have had the classic earmarked since his thumping Spring Stakes (1600m) win at Newcastle in November, and Green Spaces has continued to… Read More »
There is no shortage of horses already tested at 2400 metres in this year’s ATC Australian Derby, headlined by Victoria Derby hero Observer and New Zealand Derby winner Road To Paris, but more than half the field for the $2 million Group 1 are yet to have a run over… Read More »
Promising three-year-old Beyond Question will continue his career in Hong Kong after being sold following his success at the two-day Albury Cup carnival. The son of Russian Camelot enhanced his reputation as an emerging talent with a convincing performance in the $80,000 Albury Guineas, delivering victory for Ballarat-based trainer Patrick… Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced it will introduce immediate financial assistance for trainers and jockeys in response to rising fuel prices, unveiling a range of short-term support measures. From Wednesday, April 1, the organisation confirmed a number of temporary initiatives will come into effect across the state. Licensed trainers will receive… Read More »
In a bold move aimed at regaining the upper hand in the ongoing battle with New South Wales racing, Racing Victoria has confirmed it will trial a radical “reverse racing” concept later this year. With prizemoney increases and scheduling clashes intensifying the rivalry between the states, officials believe innovation is… Read More »
Sheza Alibi remains on track to potentially start one of the shortest-priced favourites for a three-year-old filly in a century despite drawing barrier 13 in Saturday’s Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained filly eased marginally to $2.10 following Tuesday’s barrier… Read More »
There are times when perhaps it would be best just to let your horse do the talking … particularly when that is horse is as capable, charismatic and inspiring as the Ciaron Maher trained Pride of Jenni, whose heroics in a nerve tingling, oh so narrow defeat in the Group… Read More »
The Sean and Jake Casey trained Aberdeen Flyer will attempt to land back-to-back feature race wins he tackles the Listed Melvista Stakes over 2200m at Ascot on Wednesday. The son of Astern scored his first win in seven starts when taking out the Listed J C Roberts Stakes over 1800m… Read More »
Ciaron Maher says it is hard to peak a three-year-old for two 2400m Derbies in the one season, but the master conditioner of stayers knows it can be done. Observer will attempt to take the Victoria Derby – Australian Derby double with Observer when the son of Ghaiyyath lines-up in the 2400m Group 1 second leg at Randwick… Read More »
Mount Isa Race Club’s name will gain a place in the Sunshine State’s racing history when it hosts Queensland’s first ever race meeting to be held on Good Friday. Sixty six initial nominations have been received for the seven races that are scheduled to take place (the nomination deadline was… Read More »
Flemington trainer Glen Thompson is banking on Benagil’s liking for 2000m to produce an improved effort at Caulfield. Benagil is scheduled to run in the Group 3 Easter Cup on Saturday, the mare’s fourth run back from a spell. Thompson pointed to Benagil being successful at 2000m in Group 1… Read More »
While evergreen sprinter Overpass likely won’t head West in search of third win in The Quokka, Bjorn Baker is ensuring the seven-year-old is ready to fire first up. Instead, Overpass will have his third attempt at the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Randwick, a race he finished… Read More »
Group 1 winner Baraqiel has been retired from racing following a sesamoid injury sustained in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on March 21. Bennett Racing confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning, opting against surgery in favour of ensuring the gelding enjoys a quality life post-racing. “We organised a meeting… Read More »
Blue Diamond winner Streisand will carry Yulong’s colours when she lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Randwick following a deal struck for the filly. Trainer Clinton McDonald will continue to oversee Streisand’s preparation, confirming the ownership change on Tuesday morning. Ben Melham travelled to Sydney to… Read More »
Sheza Alibi could still start the shortest favourite for a three-year-old filly in 100 years despite drawing barrier 13 in the Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained Sheza Alibi eased slightly to $2.10 favourite after Tuesday morning’s crucial barrier… Read More »
The $300,000 WA Oaks will take pride of place at Ascot tomorrow (Wednesday) after the original Oaks meeting set-down for last Saturday had to be rescheduled because of inclement weather. All that means is racing enthusiasts have had to wait four days longer before they could see Wonderfully Made, Masmelo… Read More »
The Victoria Handicap is a stepping stone to what John Mcardle hopes will be a campaign of wet-track opportunities for El Rocko, but he is predicting an improved performance from free-rolling gelding this Saturday. The seven-year-old son of Fastnet Rock will have his second start for the preparation in the 1400-metre… Read More »
