Star sprinter Asfoora made a stunning return to Australian racing on Saturday, April 12, storming home to win the Group 3 R N Irwin Stakes at Morphettville in what trainer Henry Dwyer described as a “perfect homecoming.” After a successful European campaign, which included a Group 1 victory at Royal… Read More »
WIN OF THE DAY A dramatic conclusion to the Roma Cup (1100m) with the outcome of the Group 3 race decided in the steward’s room after a dead heat. The Boss Lady declared the winner with Jokers Grin relegated to second place after a protest was upheld. There are two slots remaining in next… Read More »
He had to prove his fitness twice, but Regal Zeus vindicated the decision of both trainer John Mcardle and Racing Victoria’s vets when he won Saturday’s Golden Mile at Bendigo. The four-year-old came close to being scratched in the lead-up to the meeting when he returned an irregular blood picture on Thursday,… Read More »
It was a long time coming, but Wonder Boy finally broke through for the second win of his career at Bendigo on Saturday. And the Jerome Hunter-trained gelding did it in style, landing a maiden Stakes success in the $200,000 Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m). It was the three-year-old’s first win since… Read More »
Courage, willpower and a touch of class have lifted Treasurethe Moment to a remarkable win in the ATC Australian Oaks after the star filly looked to be out on her feet at the top of the straight. The three-year-old was left flat-footed when the leaders sprinted off a slow tempo and… Read More »
Chris Waller has waited 12 months for Via Sistina to avenge a Queen Elizabeth Stakes defeat that wasn’t of her making and the extraordinary mare has delivered in spaces. In the corresponding race last year, Via Sistina finished runner-up to tearaway leader Pride Of Jenni when the winner was allowed to get too… Read More »
A decision to run Fangirl in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes instead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes one the second day of The Championships has been rewarded, with the Chris Waller-trained mare claiming another Group 1 win. Waller won Saturday’s $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) with superstar mare Via… Read More »
Read what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $1,000,000 TAB Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick. James McDonald (Fangirl): “She’s a great mare, love her to bits. Just ridden a bit quieter today than what we did last time. Tried to win last… Read More »
Read what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $5,000,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick. James McDonald (Via Sistina): “Chris just trains her up beautifully every time, he did it for a Cox Plate, he’s done it for the Queen Elizabeth. “You could poke holes… Read More »
Read what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $2,000,000 Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m) at Royal Randwick. Rachel King (Arapaho): “You can just see what this horse means to everyone, he’s just been a superstar, he’s won races we never thought he even should have been in… Read More »
He had to travel to regional Victoria for it, but Luke Cartwright got his first taste of Saturday metropolitan success with a fortuitous double at Bendigo’s feature Golden Mile Raceday. The Mornington apprentice notched a milestone win when he partnered Heavenly Eagle to a blowout in the third race of the day… Read More »
Read what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $1,000,000 Asahi Super Dry Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Damian Lane (Treasurethe Moment): “Yeah, she’s a beauty, she’s a pleasure to ride, she got me out of a bit of a sticky spot at the top of the… Read More »
Killiana missed out on a big VOBIS Gold payday when unplaced in $1 million The Showdown, but the speedy Lindsay Park filly gained a consolation win through that scheme at Bendigo on Saturday. The daughter of Brazen Beau overcame a wide run to take out the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Rush, which… Read More »
The Australian racing industry is mourning the loss of respected horseman Allan Fitzgerald, who passed away at the age of 62 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Fitzgerald’s journey through racing began in the saddle, carving out a successful career as a lightweight jockey. He rode for the… Read More »
White Marlin, once a leading contender for the Melbourne Cup, has officially been retired from racing after a long layoff due to injury. The striking grey captured the imagination of racing fans with his dominant performances and untapped potential. “He had that X-factor,” said trainer Gai Waterhouse. “From the moment… Read More »
White Marlin, once a Melbourne Cup favourite, has been retired from racing following a prolonged effort to bring him back to the track. The seven-year-old grey made a strong start to his Australian career in 2022, winning his first five races. However, he has not raced since the Andrew Ramsden… Read More »
Mr Brightside has taken a key step toward his international debut, completing an 800-metre jumpout at Flemington on Friday ahead of his flight to Hong Kong on Monday. Co-trainer Will Hayes told Racing.com that the team is pleased with the nine-time Group 1 winner’s preparation, especially since his close second… Read More »
Star galloper Mr Brightside has officially been given the green light to travel to Hong Kong, where he will contest the prestigious Group 1 Champions Mile at Sha Tin on April 27. The multiple Group 1 winner impressed in a recent jumpout, cementing his readiness to take on the world’s… Read More »
Murray Baker was renowned for his training prowess with stayers and his son Bjorn is hoping to take a leaf out of his father’s book with Sydney Cup aspirant Arapaho. The elder Baker, who retired three years ago, won a slew of major races, among them five Australian Derbies and… Read More »
Dubai Honour already has a Queen Elizabeth Stakes win on his CV, but handler Isabella Paul admits this year’s renewal presents a fresh challenge for the evergreen gelding. When the William Haggas-trained star took out the race in 2023, his best form had been over middle distances in Europe. But fast… Read More »
