Overpass faces a fresh challenge in his bid to defend his title in the The Quokka, after drawing barrier 10 for Saturday’s $5 million feature at Ascot. The Bjorn Baker-trained sprinter, who boasts a perfect record in Western Australia including two victories in the lucrative slot race, will take on… Read More »
Matthew Smith has been pleased the preparation of emerging sprinter Headwall, who lines up as a key chance in the $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Placed in both the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap and Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes this time in, Smith needed to see the… Read More »
The Ciaron Maher stable is returning to Adelaide with Estriella in search of a maiden Group 1 win with the mare. Estriella and stablemate A Little Deep will leave for Adelaide on Wednesday night to compete in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday. A year ago, Estriella was… Read More »
Broadsiding will not race on as a four-year-old, with Darley announcing on Tuesday morning that the son of Too Darn Hot would be joining its stallion roster for 2025. The James Cummings-trained colt bows out a winner of seven of his 15 starts, the last of which was a 10th placing in last… Read More »
Darley has released its 2025 stallion service fees for Australia, presenting a strong lineup of 14 stallions across its New South Wales and Victoria studs. The roster features a mix of proven champions, rising stars, and exciting newcomers. Heading the lineup is Too Darn Hot (GB), returning to Australia at… Read More »
Australian superstar Mr Brightside has taken to Hong Kong like a seasoned traveler as he prepares to tackle the prestigious Group 1 Champions Mile at Sha Tin this Sunday. The nine-time Group 1 winner arrived safely and has wasted no time adjusting to his new surroundings, according to co-trainer Ben… Read More »
Local hopes are high heading into this Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville, with stablemates Aviatress and See You In Heaven looking to leave their mark on South Australia’s premier sprint for fillies and mares. Co-trainer Richard Jolly, who prepares both runners alongside daughter Chantelle, is… Read More »
Bjorn Baker’s success rolled on at Canterbury on Monday with a filly that he has higher aims for after notching her second win in four starts. A trip to Scone is one of two options for Ellipsis ($4.80) with the other to head further north wintertime filles races in Brisbane after… Read More »
Jockey Craig Williams has issued a message to Hong Kong racing fans to get ready for one of Australia’s most admired gallopers, as Mr Brightside prepares to tackle the elite in the FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin this Sunday. “Mr Brightside is an absolute warrior,” Williams said of… Read More »
Ciaron Maher’s initial reaction after Jimmysstar’s All Aged Stakes win on Saturday was to marvel at a preparation that has seen the sprinter turn his profile from one of a shaky reputation to taking on four group one races and winning two of them. The party for connections may not… Read More »
Coolmore Stud revealed its eagerly awaited stallion roster and service fees for 2025 on Sunday evening, showcasing a mix of proven performers and three promising new additions, all underpinned by a theme of value for breeders. “The 2025 Coolmore Australia stallion roster is one of immense quality, that we are… Read More »
One of racing’s phenomena can add another chapter on Saturday as Overpass sets sights on a third win in as many editions of Western Australia’s richest race, The Quokka. Four starts at Ascot have delivered two wins in the $5 million slot race feature over 1200-metres and a pair of victories… Read More »
Promising two-year-old Nepotism has been sent for a spell after his impressive victory in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Randwick last Saturday. Trained by Team Hawkes, the colt aims to mirror the success of his cousin, Ole Kirk, who claimed the Golden Rose – Caulfield Guineas double in 2020…. Read More »
William Reid Stakes winner Schwarz continued his preparations for the Doomben 10,000 with a solid barrier trial victory in Sydney last week. The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained four-year-old, who won the G1 William Reid (1200m) at The Valley on March 22, led most of the way in Thursday’s 822m… Read More »
Phillip Stokes heads into Saturday’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide with two talented mares, Climbing Star and Stretan Angel, but is struggling to pick the better contender. Climbing Star is the defending champion, but returns second-up after a setback. Meanwhile, Stretan Angel has been in strong form this… Read More »
Trainer Jason Warren is setting his sights on the Doomben 10,000 for Benedetta after a solid fifth-place finish in Saturday’s All Aged Stakes at Randwick. The five-year-old mare finished less than three lengths behind the winner, Jimmysstar, in the 1400m race. Despite the stiff competition, Warren was pleased with Benedetta’s… Read More »
Racing Victoria’s Regional Mid-West Stewards Manager, Jason Shultz, has explained the circumstances that led to the abandonment of the 2025 Stawell Gold Cup meeting. “The track had been aerated yesterday, and there were barer sections of the track,” Shultz said. “When you get down, the aerator really seems to have… Read More »
Machine Gun Gracie’s magnificent first preparation of racing ended at Ascot on Saturday with another superb winning performance, a victory that validates her status as the best three-year-old in WA racing. In similar vein to what she had done previously against the girls in the Natasha Stakes (2200m) and WA… Read More »
Ground, ground and more ground is what Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr are hoping for when Highly Regarded steps up in trip at Flemington. The Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) on Friday is on the agenda for the three-year-old who will be lining up for his fourth race start and looking… Read More »
The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and Jd Hayes have called on a set of blinkers to get that last little bit from former Hong Kong galloper Quantum Impact at Sandown. The Irish-bred galloper who started his career in the UK before making his way to Hong Kong, has had two… Read More »
