Trainer Dan Morton is upbeat on his prospects of scoring a third Schweppes-Melvista Stakes (2200m) in four years when Sail Session and Net Zero tackle the event tomorrow. Morton won the Listed event in 2022 with Alaskan God, before Another Chino gave Morton more success 12 months later. He also… Read More »
A share in the colt who failed by just a head to win last year’s Golden Slipper is up for grabs with Coleman featuring in Inglis Digital’s April (Early) Online Sale, which is active now. A 10 percent share in the son of Pierata is available and was immediately popular… Read More »
Racing Victoria stewards have launched an investigation into the betting patterns and tactics used in race seven at Pakenham on Thursday night, following John Allen’s ride aboard Boga Legend. Trained by Mitch Freedman, Boga Legend finished fourth in the Frankston Sand Soil & Mini Mix 0 – 64 Handicap (1400m)… Read More »
Apprentice jockey Luke Campbell had something to smile about on Wednesday at Ascot when he booted home Zouboltz to receive top points in the Perth leg of the National Apprentice Race Series. The win means the talented young hoop is now in striking distance of outriding his metro claim, with… Read More »
An inside draw and a return to the Melbourne way of going is expected to favour Aleppo Pine when he steps out at Caulfield. James Cummings and the Godolphin team has elected to start Aleppo Pine in the Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield rather than the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes… Read More »
A year ago, Jennilala ran second in the Easter Cup and 12 months later she is back at Caulfield attempting to win the other feature. The Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday will be Jennilala’s second outing for Gavin Bedggood after transferring from the Ciaron Maher stable. Jennilala scored first-up for Bedggood… Read More »
What an incredible weekend awaits racing enthusiasts around the world. On Saturday, Day One of The Championships takes place at Royal Randwick featuring, amongst others, the $4 million Group 1 Doncaster Mile, the $3 million Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes, the $2 million Group 1 Australian Derby and the $1… Read More »
Lindsay Park continue to sweat on first emergency Rise At Dawn getting a start in the Doncaster Mile, hopeful he can repeat the heroics of stablemate Mr Brightside three years ago. Mr Brightside’s biggest win had been at Listed level before he posted the first of his back-to-back Doncaster victories as a… Read More »
Five months after being sent around as one the fancied runners in a spring classic, a more mature King Of Thunder is being given a second bite at the Derby cherry. The promising stayer will line up in the ATC Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, four days after finishing… Read More »
Trainer Clayton Douglas is looking to secure some early ‘Black Type’ for Blue Hotel by taking the filly to Adelaide for her first start. Blue Hotel is engaged in the Listed Dequetteville Stakes (1000m) on the Morphettville Parks track on Saturday to kick start her career. Douglas also had the options… Read More »
Vauban will join Dubai Honour in dropping back in distance for their next starts, with the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on April 12 as his next target. Co-trainer Adrian Bott confirmed on Thursday that the $5 million race is next for Vauban, leaving the door open… Read More »
Yulong Investments has appointed Jun Zhang as its new General Manager, replacing Vin Cox, who resigned last week. Zhang expressed his excitement about leading Yulong and emphasized the importance of moving forward, maintaining existing management roles, and continuing the company’s success. “Having seen the positive impact Vin had in his… Read More »
They’ve been down this path before, but familiarity doesn’t reduce their nervous anticipation. Browne and Curtis are part owners of exciting filly, Machine Gun Gracie, who is being touted as the next big thing in WA racing. Her reputation will only enhance if she happens to take out the Group… Read More »
A filly with a wicked turn-of-foot who caught attention nationally following her debut win, Glasgow Lass captured the imagination of many in her brief, yet successful, career. Glasgow Lass had her early momentum interrupted by a stress fracture in her shoulder – an injury which threatened to derail the daughter of… Read More »
A beaten favourite in last year’s Doncaster Mile, Another Wil is returning to Randwick for a shot at redemption and wide barrier aside, trainer Ciaron Maher says the horse couldn’t be better prepared. Twelve months ago, Another Wil had won his first three campaign starts in Melbourne by a combined total of… Read More »
Grahame Begg is looking to chase a Group 1 race in Adelaide with Cilacap, but in a bid to get to that race the filly will tackle open company at Caulfield. The Group 3 Easter Cup (2000m) on Saturday will be Cilacap’s final lead-up to the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m)… Read More »
Former jockey Michael Poy has been handed a 13-year disqualification by Racing Victoria stewards after being found guilty on illegal betting charges. The charges relate to incidents occurring between December 2022 and July 2023, during which Poy deliberately failed to give his horses the best possible chance of winning. “Difficult… Read More »
Denise Martin’s Star Thoroughbreds has been syndicating horses for more than three decades, winning its fair share of Group One races along the way. But a Sydney classic hasn’t been among them. That could change at Randwick on Saturday when Star Thoroughbred’s well recognised colours of purple with white stars… Read More »
Lindsay Park galloper Mr Brightside will ramp up his program towards a first international foray with a jump-out at Flemington. The Ben, Will and Jd Hayes-trained galloper is booked to have an 800m jump-out on Friday. He will then have another jump-out, possibly on Friday week, before he departs for Hong Kong… Read More »
A gear change and conservative ride almost delivered Wodeton a Golden Slipper and trainer Chris Waller sees no reason to deviate from that formula. Sporting winkers for the first time and allowed to find his feet in the early stages of the two-year-old showcase, the colt stormed to the line to just… Read More »
