More starting point than destination race for stablemates Vauban and Sir Delius, the Chelmsford Stakes is still expected to provide important insights for their trainers as they plot the pair’s respective paths towards the Melbourne Cup. The duo will resume in Saturday’s 1600m feature at Randwick, the shortest distance either… Read More »
The template that resulted in Bella Nipotina delivering Ciaron Maher his maiden Everest win is again being implemented by the champion trainer, this time with All Aged Stakes winner Jimmysstar. The six-year-old will be in unchartered territory when he races over 1000m for the first time in Saturday’s Concorde Stakes at Randwick but… Read More »
The veteran of the Tramway Stakes field, Private Eye will be out to teach his rivals a galloping lesson at Randwick as he bids to notch his fourteenth career-win. The eight-year-old proved he had lost none of his zest for racing with a strong first-up win in the P B Lawrence… Read More »
Most horses are for sale at the right price, but the Clinton Mcdonald-trained Rosberg has a ‘Not For Sale’ sign hanging around his neck. McDonald has sold a number of promising three-year-olds over the years to Hong Kong but has said Rosberg is off limits. Such is the opinion of… Read More »
New Zealand filly La Dorada will attempt to become the third of her age group to win the Group 1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. A Group 1 winner as a two-year-old, La Dorada joins fellow three-year-old filly Esha when makes her seasonal return in the Moir Stakes (1000m) on Saturday,… Read More »
John Thompson isn’t sure Open Secret has the speed to topple her Furious Stakes rivals but he sees the race as a perfect platform for the remaining Princess Series features. The three-year-old ran a much improved race when closing late for fourth to Saturday’s rival Savvy Hallie in the Silver… Read More »
Take note racegoers, the Domeland Mona Lisa Stakes is now Group 3 with prizemoney jumping to $250,000, and to be run with the Wyong Cup this Friday. However, can the big-betting Wyong Cup be overshowed as its a highly competitive open-class staying handicap of 2100m, and of course the winner… Read More »
Blue-blooded thoroughbreds are not a mainstay of Joe Pride’s stable so it’s no surprise the Warwick Farm horseman is hard pressed to think of a better bred galloper to have come through his yard than Warwick Farm winner Attica. By champion Lonhro, the colt is the first foal from multiple… Read More »
The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr stable has high hopes for Engine Of War following his breakthrough win at Sandown. Engine Of War is being geared towards the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington in November following his first-up win in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Plate (1500m) on Wednesday. The… Read More »
It is a long way from the Lingfield racecourse in the Surrey countryside in England to the Birdsville racetrack in the heart of outback Australia, but that is the thirty-eight race journey that the now eight-year-old gelding Without Revenge has taken since winning in his third career start at Lingfield… Read More »
Brad Widdup isn’t overly concerned by the improving track conditions as he readies Silver Shadow Stakes winner Savvy Hallie for the second leg of the prestigious Princess Series. After an outstanding juvenile season in which she twice placed in Group company, the filly made it two wins from as many starts this… Read More »
After a long and steady build-up, trainer Mitchell Freedman is looking forward to the return of his Group 1 winning sprinter Skybird. Off the scene since winning the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington in February courtesy of a pectoral muscle injury, Skybird returns in the Group 1 Moir Stakes… Read More »
The dominance of Australia’s two powerhouse stables has again been highlighted in the entry list for this year’s Melbourne Cup, with Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher responsible for a third of the nominations. When nominations closed on Tuesday, Waller had submitted a record 27 entries from his Rosehill base, while… Read More »
New Zealand racing is mourning the loss of one of its most respected horsemen, with the passing of Tony Dennis at the age of 86. Dennis, alongside his twin brother Ray and younger siblings Martin and Joe, formed a formidable training and breeding partnership from their Woodlands base near Invercargill…. Read More »
Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor is set for a fresh chapter in his career, relocating from Victoria to Queensland in search of greater riding opportunities. Moor, 40, has already plied his trade internationally with stints in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Mauritius, and now turns his attention to establishing himself… Read More »
The road to the 2025 Melbourne Cup has begun with nominations officially announced for the $8 million race at Flemington. A total of 120 horses have been entered, featuring a strong mix of international raiders and local hopes. Among the global names are Irish contenders Adelaide River, Aftermath, Changingoftheguard and… Read More »
The lure of a return to Flemington, with the prospect of a guaranteed berth in this year’s Melbourne Cup, has won out with Robert Hickmott on Tuesday outlining plans for emerging stayer Revelare. The five-year-old gelding, who is among 120 entries for the Melbourne Cup, will have his next start in… Read More »
A capacity field of 15 plus one emergency have accepted for the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. The 1000m Group 1 dash on Saturday is headlined by Queensland galloper Rothfire who will be joined by fellow northern-state gallopers Payline and Golden Boom. Payline was given the opportunity to get a… Read More »
Agarwood’s week on the training track will determine whether she takes her place in this Saturday’s $300,000 Furious Stakes at Randwick. The daughter of Wootton Bassett was among 20 entries for the 1200-metre Group 2, but trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are open to lowering their sights with the… Read More »
Sports Entertainment Group has finalised its acquisition of the former racing industry-owned radio station RSN, with SENTrack now broadcasting across both frequencies from Monday. The deal, which was confirmed in July, sees SEG pay $3.25 million for the audio and digital assets of 3UZ Pty Ltd, with payments to be… Read More »
