Defending T J Smith Stakes title holder Briasa is Tyler Schiller’s highest profile Group One ride on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick, but he reckons his other two are flying under the radar. The talented jockey also partners Steparty ($19) for Paul Preusker in the Doncaster Mile… Read More »
The unbeaten Smooth Chino will look to extend his winning streak when he steps out in the Roma Cup (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday, a key lead-up to the $5 million The Quokka later this month. Trained by Indianna Weinert, the four-year-old has put together a remarkable sequence of six… Read More »
Racing NSW has finalised a global distribution agreement with sports streaming platform DAZN for its documentary focused on leading jockey James McDonald. The film will also air domestically on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and BINGE, with its premiere scheduled on Fox Sports (Foxtel channel 502) on April 14 at 7.30pm (AEST),… Read More »
Trainer Peter Snowden expects his unbeaten filly Plaintiff to face a significant challenge when she resumes from a wide barrier in Saturday’s Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes at Randwick. The $2.2 million three-year-old daughter of Zoustar returns after an impressive first campaign that yielded three straight wins. Snowden has earmarked… Read More »
Two starts for two wins – that is the imposing form-line both Aurum Belle and Maria Lucia bring into the Gimcrack Stakes (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday. Their unbeaten records have set them apart from their twelve rivals, with Aurum Belle clearly leading the market and reputation rankings. Many judges… Read More »
Swettenham Stud is proud to announce its 2026 stallion roster, a diverse lineup which includes elite international performance, proven commercial success, fast Australian stallions and the arrival of Frankel’s G1 Prix Jacques Le Marois winning son in Diego Velazquez. With the Victorian breeding industry continuing to lead the way through… Read More »
There is a school of thought that class can carry a three-year-old a long way in a Derby, even if they’re not a genuine stayer, while others believe stamina will always be the trump card in a classic. Jockey Tommy Berry reckons the truth sits somewhere in the middle, and that… Read More »
In modern day racing, top sprinter Briasa and jockey Tyler Schiller are almost an anomaly. Schedule clashes with interstate carnivals, suspension, and the wily nature of the sport mean riders often chop and change, but on Saturday at Randwick, Schiller will partner the grey speedster for the 13th time in 16 starts… Read More »
Race experience and maturity have been the making of Torsheen. The Shane Nichols and Hayden Black-trained filly will be out to add to her record in the Jack Elliott Handicap (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Torsheen has been a revelation this campaign, breaking the track record in a 1200m win at Sale in January which was followed… Read More »
The Easter Cup at Caulfield has not been as successful for the Lindsay Park operation as the day’s other feature, the Victoria Handicap. Ben, Will and Jd Hayes will be shooting for their third straight win in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday with Here To Shock and… Read More »
Reece Jones has already delivered for the owners of Vivy Air by winning the Five Diamonds, but he is extra keen to repay their continued loyalty with a Doncaster Mile victory. The lightweight jockey was in the saddle when the Ciaron Maher-trained mare resumed with a slashing third to Lazzura in the Coolmore… Read More »
Annabel and Rob Archibald have paid up for four fillies in the P J Bell Stakes and while one has already been withdrawn due to a wide draw, their best chance remains outside the field. At the time of writing, Nepo Baby ($8) was second emergency for Saturday’s Group 3… Read More »
Win, lose or draw, the high pressure nature of a Golden Slipper can often be a taxing assignment for two-year-olds, but Chris Waller says that hasn’t been the case for emerging colt Campione D’italia. “You wouldn’t know he’s had a run,” Waller said. The Snitzel youngster produced arguably the best… Read More »
After more three years of hard work, trainer Cliff Brown is hoping to finally reap the rewards with Von Hauke. The Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday will be Von Hauke’s first run of the campaign which could lead him on international travel, but more likely interstate…. Read More »
Call Me Gorgeous stamped himself as a horse to follow when producing a barnstorming run, coming from well back, to win going away by a widening 1,68 length margin in a BM72 Handicap over 1200m at Warwick Farm. It was not so much the fact that Call Me Gorgeous won…. Read More »
Jockey Eliseo Ruiz is the subject of an investigation following his ride in Tuesday’s ninth event at Parx Racing, where he surrendered a significant lead after not using the whip in the home straight. Ruiz partnered Bailout Billy in a first-level allowance and established a clear advantage early before entering… Read More »
NSW trainer Geoffrey Crothers has been disqualified for a period of 12 months and fined $3100 after a prohibited level of cobalt was detected in Luna Angel following her win at Queanbeyan in November. Racing NSW stewards conducted an inquiry into a post-race urine sample taken from Luna Angel after… Read More »
Belle Cheval, the winner of the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill in a thrilling finish last Saturday, has been sent to the paddock for a well-deserved spell. “Belle Cheval has already been floated down to our Cranbourne stable, and she’ll spend a couple of days there just trotting… Read More »
Sentimental Legend turned the tables on Aberdeen Flyer with a polished victory in the Melvista Stakes (2200m) at Ascot, reversing their previous result from the J C Roberts Stakes in impressive fashion. The Grant and Alana Williams-trained gelding, sent out a well-supported $1.80 favourite (in from $2.15), was given a… Read More »
The Daniel Morton-trained Wonderfully Made delivered a dominant performance to win the WA Oaks (2200m) at Ascot, putting her rivals away in style with a commanding display in the straight. Once asked for an effort, Wonderfully Made quickly put the race beyond doubt, surging clear to leave her rivals fighting… Read More »
