Ocean Beyond may not be the friend of the punter, but what he is he’s a consistent money spinner for his connections. The Simon Ryan-trained galloper will try to collect his biggest prize on Saturday when he runs in the $500,000 Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) and attempt to build on his $535,475 bankroll. Now an eight-year-old,… Read More »
They have already enjoyed a great Summer Racing Carnival, and now the training partnership of Grant and Alana Williams are looking to claim another Group 1 success in Saturdayâs $1.5 million Group 1 Northerly Stakes ⊠a race in which they have lined up a three-pronged attack in their quest… Read More »
Two-year-old filly Inhabit will be racing for a trip to Queensland when she attempts to remain unbeaten on Saturday. A debut winner at Murray Bridge in October, Inhabit heads to the Sportsbet Same Race Multi Two-Year-Old Plate (1000m) at Morphettville Parks on Saturday. The filly’s task of remaining undefeated has been made a… Read More »
It would be quite a story should Cosmic Crusader win the $1.5 million Group 1 Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Itâs been nothing short of an emotional roller-coaster ride in recent times for the connections of this Michael Grantham trained son of Maurice who, for some time, was the… Read More »
The Northerly Stakes takes pride of place at Ascot on Saturday in a race which marks the final Group 1 of the 2025 Pinnacles Summer Racing Carnival. The race became known as the Northerly Stakes in 2022, honouring Western Australiaâs star performer of his time, the mighty Northerly who won,… Read More »
Successive wins in midweek company have earned Swift Legend a shot at better grade, although his progression comes with a caveat from jockey Jason Collett. Collett has partnered the Dundeel colt to his past two victories at Warwick Farm and Canterbury and is confident he has the natural ability to feature… Read More »
Connections of Superstar Sir Delius have broken their silence in a candid and forceful interview on RadioTABâs Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett, revealing deep frustration over the decision that ruled the Turnbull Stakes winner out of the Spring Carnival. Go Bloodstock racing manager Steve OâConnor described Racing Victoriaâs handling of… Read More »
Adelaide trainer Stuart Gower considered starting stayer Darknconfidential in the Ballarat Cup but reasoned a weaker race over the same trip would be more beneficial. Darknconfidential will instead run in the Hertz Handicap (2000m), a benchmark 84 grade race, after he was also entered for the Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday’s program. “He’s a nice… Read More »
Purchasing tried horses at the right price has become an important part of Mark Minervini’s business, and he is hoping Hanau can be his next success story. The Newcastle-based horseman has enjoyed good results with the likes of Hosier, who he picked up halfway through his racing career before preparing… Read More »
Trainer Michael Hickmott is hopeful the owners of recent stable addition Promises Kept will have some fun in coming weeks. Promises Kept makes the trip across from South Australia to run in the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday with the potential of back-up the following week in the Listed… Read More »
Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria have announced the passing of philanthropist and racing industry contributor Bill Gibbins following a long battle with illness. His loss will be felt across the racing community and beyond, with his passion for charity, history and racing leaving an indelible mark on the Victorian… Read More »
The $10 million Melbourne Cup may become a viable option for the highest profile horse in the United Kingdom after Constitution Hill again fell while jumping at the weekend. Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead told The Verdict podcast while it seemed unlikely one of the best jumpers he’d ever seen would… Read More »
Jockey Michael Dee is making one of his rare trips to Perth in search of adding to his Group 1 tally. Dee will ride the Lindsay Park-trained Apulia in the Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot on Saturday, the first time he has ridden at the track since November 2018. The Melbourne-based lightweight… Read More »
Sydney might be bereft of a feature race this weekend, but the Rosehill meeting will still hold significance for Rob and Annabel Archibald as they look to consolidate their team for the Magic Millions carnival. The husband and wife training duo will saddle up West Of Africa and Mickey’s Medal in Sunday’s TAB… Read More »
Talented sprinter Caballus is the drawcard that has lured Tommy Berry to Brisbane this weekend, but he is also looking forward to testing the Magic Millions credentials of a well-bred colt. Berry was keen to reunite with the Bjorn Baker-trained Caballus, who he partnered to a stakes win at Flemington two starts… Read More »
The barrier draw has been locked in for the $1.5 million Northerly Stakes with the Perth-trained three-year-old King Of Light a dominant favourite for the Group 1 race at Ascot. King Of Light cemented his place in the feature with a brilliant WA Guineas (1600m) win against his own age… Read More »
A well-bred Wootton Bassett colt on the improve, Botanist opened his account with a bold front-running win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, bringing a timely update for his half-sister headed to Magic Millions in the Coolmore draft. One of seven runners in the 1400m maiden from the Chris Waller stable,… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours will bypass the Melbourne Autumn carnival with connections opting to give him a longer break after a big 2025. Co-Trainer Tony McEvoy stating to Racing.comâs Nick Noonan on the Raceday Live coverage that the chestnut gelding is enjoying his time in the paddock. âHeâs loving… Read More »
Bred to get over distances greater than what he was debuting over at Caulfield Heath, Melek has made an impressive start to his racing career. The Ciaron Maher-prepared four-year-old took out the Sportsbet Race Previews Plate (1600m) on Wednesday at his first outing. Well-supported late in betting and under the… Read More »
There are two versions of Whinchat and trainer David Pfieffer is hoping the right one turns up when the talented but enigmatic sprinter kicks off his latest campaign at Rosehill. The six-year-old resumes in the TAB Handicap (1400m) on Sunday having been off the scene since finishing unplaced in the… Read More »
