Racing NSW Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the death of five-year-old mare Bonnie Vale, trained by Trent Potts, issuing a series of charges and penalties related to welfare, reporting and record-keeping breaches. Bonnie Vale was found deceased in a paddock at Mr Potts’ residence on 10 January 2024. An… Read More »
A Brisbane winter carnival sojourn is on the radar for Hidden Achievement after he went one better than his runner-up finish on debut to post a classy win at Gosford. A $675,000 yearling buy, Hidden Achievement ($5) travelled well throughout, shouldering his way into the clear at the top of the… Read More »
A lengthy gap between runs could pave the way for First Encounter to make his presence felt on his return to racing at Ascot tomorrow, according to Peters Investment’s Liam Peters. The gelding hasn’t raced since February 2024, where he was unplaced behind subsequent Group 1 winner Another Wil at… Read More »
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will debut their well-regarded colt Prince Tycoon at Caulfield this Saturday in the opening race on the card, the Next Payments Handicap (1100m). The son of Written Tycoon has shown good early signs, claiming victory in both of his jumpouts leading into the race…. Read More »
After changing course and electing to bypass an interstate trip to Adelaide, Bunbury trainer Michael Lane has confidently set his sights on staying home and winning the Group 3 Tabtouch Northam Stakes (1300m) with stable star, The Boss Lady, this weekend. Taking on crack Group 1 sprinters in the Goodwood… Read More »
Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are considering a trip north for a rich two-year-old race with Prince Tycoon. But first the colt has to make a winning debut in the Next Payments Handicap (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday to warrant a trip to Queensland. The $1 million Magic… Read More »
The travelling days look as though they are over for the Ciaron Maher-trained Chaterhouse. The imported galloper makes his return in the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday with the gelding expected to remain in Melbourne for the winter. Having started his career in Ireland before… Read More »
Trainers in New South Wales will be subject to stricter financial scrutiny from the 2025/26 season, with Racing NSW requiring submission of personal and business ATO assessments as part of their licence renewal process. The new requirements also include signing a statutory declaration affirming their financial viability and confirming they… Read More »
Former French galloper Wotton Verni didn’t quite measure up to market expectation at his Australian debut but he will be given another chance to impress in the $500,000 The Coast at Gosford. A Group 3 winner over 2100m in Europe, Wotton Verni was backed into favouritism in a benchmark 100… Read More »
A good barrier draw has convinced Brad Widdup to bring Phearson’s campaign schedule forward a week and head to the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford. Widdup had initially earmarked the Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Scone on May 17 for the gelding’s next start but after throwing him into the… Read More »
Amelia’s Jewel is off to the United States after being purchased by Coolmore at Thursday night’s Chairman’s Sale. Tom Magnier went to $3.8 million to secure the Group 1 winner at the Inglis auction in Sydney, with the express aim of matching her to their banner American stallion Justify. That Triple… Read More »
While most trainers would be rapt with an inside draw in a Group 1 feature, Phillip Stokes said it was far from ideal for his two mares in The Goodwood at Morphettville. Stokes saddles Stretan Angel and Climbing Star in the 1200m set weight plus penalties contest on Saturday with the mares drawing… Read More »
The Inglis Chairman’s Sale finished on a high note with Group 1 star Amelia’s Jewel fetching $3.8 million, becoming the second most expensive mare sold on the night behind Bella Nipotina who went for $4.2million. The mare was knocked down to Tom Magnier, who added another elite broodmare to Coolmore’s… Read More »
Tom Magnier has doubled down on his affinity for I Am Invincible mares, going to $2.8 million once again to secure Group II winner Estriella at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale — the same price he paid earlier for Tiz Invincible. LOT 57 – from @cmaherracing, ESTRIELLA has sold to @CoolmoreAus… Read More »
Tiz Invincible, a high-class filly with Group success on her resume, has been snapped up by Tom Magnier following a stellar racing career under the care of Ciaron Maher. Bred by Yarraman Park and secured for $550,000 at the 2022 Inglis Easter Sale by Bahen Bloodstock in partnership with Ciaron… Read More »
Champion mare Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2million to one of her part owners Michael Christian from Longwood Thoroughbred Farm at the Inglis Chairman’s sale. BELLA NIPOTINA (Lot 35) sells for $4.2 million dollars!!! This incredible mare from @cmaherracing draft sells to Longwood Thoroughbred Farm! Wow, what a great result!… Read More »
Racing NSW has handed down a 24-month disqualification to licensed trainer Craig Roberts following a series of serious misconduct charges stemming from an incident at Newcastle Racecourse on 26 April 2025. The incident occurred during a routine race day inspection when Racing NSW Investigator Ms Nikki Burke was conducting float… Read More »
In the end, it came down to a business decision. For Ryan Hill, it was head over heart. It won’t lessen the emotion, but Hill will part company with London’s Image, a filly that kick-started his training career when she’ll be offered for sale at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale in… Read More »
Drawing the outside barrier in a field of 16 at Gosford is not on anybody’s wish list but connections of Awesome Wonder are likely to grin and bear it with a bigger picture in mind. Tom Charlton said a lack of suitable options the following week had he and co-trainer John O’Shea… Read More »
The Danny O’Brien stable has selected a Stakes race at Morphettville in preference to a race at Caulfield in a bid to gain a maiden win for Brave Design. Placed twice at Stakes level from his two previous starts, Brave Design will contest the Group 3 David Coles AM Stakes (1200m)… Read More »
