Experienced jockey, Pat Carbery has brushed off any concerns about the wide barrier confronting Jokers Grin in Saturday’s $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m), confident it won’t dent the winning chances of Perth’s exciting four-year-old. Overcoming awkward barriers in the Quokka is not foreign territory for Carbery, he faced an identical situation… Read More »
Training partners David Brideoake and Matt Jenkins will be looking to continue their recent run of success with horses carrying the Prestige moniker. Prestige Ole will be aiming to make it three straight victories when he lines up in the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Friday. Prestige Forever,… Read More »
Nash Rawiller will be out to continue his perfect record on improving two-year-old Grand Eagle when the Farnan colt steps up to Saturday company for the first time at Randwick. Rawiller partnered Grand Eagle to his maiden win at Hawkesbury last start, keen to commit to the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained youngster after… Read More »
If Craig Staples happens to ride the winner of Saturday’s Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot-and there’s a good chance he can, he will thank Paul Jordan for the opportunity. Staples and Jordan are not just a jockey and trainer partnership, they are so much more than that, they’re… Read More »
It has been a long time between drinks for the connections of Charm Stone, but the mare is primed for a return to winning form in a Group 1 contest at Morphettville. Charm Stone returns from a break in the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, having not raced since… Read More »
It isn’t the path Tulloch Lodge planned to take to the VRC St Leger with Format, but Adrian Bott sees positives in the one he and training partner Gai Waterhouse have been forced to plot. The three-year-old colt heads into Friday’s $200,000 Listed event at Flemington almost four weeks between runs, having… Read More »
Jockey Shaun McGruddy’s wish was granted at this morning’s (Tuesday) Quokka barrier draw, with an ideal gate for Rope Them In, who will lead the charge for trainer Steve Wolfe. Shaun Mcgruddy says Rope Them In, representing Tabtouch in the $5 million slot race, is set to get every chance to… Read More »
Emma-Lee and David Browne are carefully planning the autumn campaigns of their promising three-year-olds, Scary and Statuario, with Group 1 targets in Adelaide firmly in sight. Scary, who finished runner-up in last year’s Victoria Derby, is being aimed at the Group 1 South Australian Derby in May. Co-trainer Emma-Lee Browne… Read More »
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 »
