Promising filly Polymnia is set to continue her rise through the ranks with a shot at Group 1 glory in the upcoming Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on April 26. Trained by the partnership of John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, the three-year-old caught the eye with a strong performance in… Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg is hoping luck will be on his side as he chases a second All Aged Stakes victory with Magic Time. Successful last year on a heavy track, Magic Time heads to the Group 1 weight-for-age contest over 1400m at Randwick on Saturday coming off a similar performance… Read More »
Deny Knowledge, the Group 1-winning mare, has been retired following a disappointing performance in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick last Saturday. The decision to retire her was made public on Tuesday morning by Yulong Investments, who confirmed that the seven-year-old would be joining their prestigious broodmare band. “Deny… Read More »
The racing community is coming together this week to support the Victorian Good Friday Appeal, with Ladbrokes committing to a major contribution at Friday’s dual-code meeting at Cranbourne. In a symbolic gesture, the topweight in each of the eight thoroughbred races will carry the colours of the Good Friday Appeal…. Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg has confirmed that his seasoned gelding, Nonconformist, is poised to make his return to racing in the Group 3 The Cummings Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville on May 10. This race, formerly known as the R A Lee Stakes, will mark Nonconformist’s first start since his unplaced finish… Read More »
As the Queensland Winter Carnival looms, Team Freedman is gearing up for a potential return to the spotlight with two of its standout performers—Without A Fight and Isthmus—while also planning the next phase for a couple of their other stable residents. Without A Fight, the 2023 Melbourne Cup champion, hasn’t… Read More »
The 2025 Melbourne Spring Carnival will undergo significant changes, with three of Caulfield’s key Group 1 races shifted to new dates for the season. Racing Victoria and the Melbourne Racing Club announced on Tuesday that both the Thousand Guineas and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes will return to their traditional spots… Read More »
Western Empire’s Quokka bid received a big tick of approval after he won an important barrier trial at Belmont this morning (Monday). With the $5 million Quokka (1200m) less than two weeks away, Western Empire ramped up his preparations in a high calibre heat. Champion jockey William Pike did the steering… Read More »
Western Empire’s push toward the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m) received a major boost on Monday morning after an impressive barrier trial win at Belmont. With less than two weeks to go until Perth’s richest sprint, the seven-year-old showed he’s on track by dominating a strong 1000m heat, guided by champion… Read More »
A slim margin separated the pair on the weekend and very little divides them in Karrakatta Plate (1200m) betting, with the duo sitting one-two in online betting markets as leading fancies for the feature. Talkanco narrowly held off Yes Queen in a thrilling finish to the Gimcrack Stakes (1100m) on… Read More »
Vauban’s debut campaign in Australian Bloodstock’s colours has been labelled a success with spring targets ahead, but the ownership group isn’t slowing down, with plans to further strengthen their Melbourne Cup roster via the Queensland winter carnival. Jamie Lovett, director of Australian Bloodstock, confirmed on Monday that a group of… Read More »
Soon after celebrating filly Treasurethe Moment’s victory in the Australian Oaks last Saturday, the Yulong racing and breeding empire have invested further in their spring racing stocks with the purchase of unbeaten two-year-old Vinrock. After winning the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) at Randwick on April 5, Yulong have strengthened… Read More »
Whether it is considered an ambitious move or not to take on the All Aged Stakes so soon, Tony Gollan has just as higher aims for Antino closer to home as the topline Queensland galloper returns to the races this Saturday. Antino trialled last week at Eagle Farm finishing behind Rothfire with… Read More »
Racing Victoria has released the economic benefit results for the 2024 Spring Racing Carnival taking in three months of features days in Melbourne and across the state. Gross economic benefit calculated at $785.1 million is recognised as the highest recorded over the past decade. Attendances fell just short of the… Read More »
Quirky three-year-old Croupier is one race away from securing his spot at the Queensland Winter Carnival. The talented but occasionally tricky colt, trained by Andrew Campbell, will aim to prove himself in his next outing. Croupier, a son of Ace High, had an unlucky fifth place finish on debut behind… Read More »
James McDonald has outlined his upcoming schedule, which will see him compete in some of Australia’s top races before heading overseas. The champion jockey will ride in Queensland’s prestigious Group 1 events in May and June, before returning to the UK for another appearance at the Royal Ascot meeting. “Champions… Read More »
The 10-time stakes winner Amelia’s Jewel has officially joined the stellar lineup for the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, set to take place at Riverside Stables on Thursday evening, May 8. The daughter of Siyouni will be offered through Segenhoe Stud, representing her breeder and owner, Peter Walsh. Amelia’s Jewel launched her… Read More »
Damian Lane recorded his eighth Group 1 victory of the season with a brilliant ride aboard Treasurethe Moment in the ATC Australian Oaks at Randwick on Saturday, but the win was followed by a suspension and fine for breaching whip regulations. According to the Racing NSW stewards’ report, Lane pleaded… Read More »
Amelia’s Jewel has officially been retired from racing, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that delivered 10 Stakes victories and won over fans across the country. Owners Peter and Annie Walsh confirmed the news on Saturday evening, shortly after the five-year-old mare finished fifth in the Group 1… Read More »
Well-performed mare Kimochi will be chasing her second elite level victory over 1400m when she spearheads trainer Gary Portelli’s runners at the final Group One meeting of the Sydney autumn carnival. Kimochi is set to step back up to 1400m for the first time this campaign in Saturday’s Group 1 All-Aged… Read More »
