Horse Racing News

• Galactic mission for ‘Ortensia’

  Tony Noonan’s stable star ‘Ortensia’ looks to begin her ambitious winter campaign stylishly, when she resumes in the Group 1 Galaxy at Randwick on Saturday.

   
• ‘Fusakeo’ seeking perfection

  Gai Waterhouse trained ‘Fusakeo’ should keep his perfect first up record intact tomorrow, as he steps out in the Hyland race colours Handicap at Canterbury.

   
• Super Mare draws wide

  ‘Typhoon Tracy’ has hit her first hurdle in an attempt for a perfect Autumn, by drawing barrier 14 in the Group 1 Doncaster Handicap on Saturday.

   
• ‘Shoot Out’ goes bang

  ‘Shoot Out’ answered critics who questioned his ability to stay 2400m, producing a dominant display to win the Group 1 AJC Derby on Saturday.

   
• Seventh times a charm

  One of Australia’s best mares is still without a Group 1 victory, but will look to break her drought this Saturday in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.

   
• Oaks winner ready for the Derby

  New Zealand Oaks winner ‘Keep the Peace’ is set to wreak havoc in Saturday’s AJC Derby, and become just the ninth filly to win the prestigious staying test.

   
• Favourites draw well for AJC Derby

  Today’s barrier draw for the Group 1 AJC Derby could not help punters seperate the top three runners, with all drawing well for Saturday’s feature.

   
• ‘Its A Dud’ wins Easter feature

  Patrick Payne added to his flourishing resume on Monday, when ‘Its A Dud’ outstayed his opposition to win the Great Eastern Steeplechase.

   
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  Typhoon Tracy crowned Queen Of The Turf

  Peter Moody has continued his recent run of success by taking out the Group 1 Inglis Queen Of The Turf Stakes with star mare Typhoon Tracy.

   
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  Crystal Lily wins 2010 Golden Slipper

  Victorian trained filly Crystal Lily has beaten the best 2yo’s in the country to claim the $2.5m dollar race.

   
• Boss confident with ‘Speed Gifted’

  ‘Speed Gifted’ will attempt to emulate last years AJC Metropolitan handicap triumph when he steps out in Saturday’s Group 1 the BMW at Rosehill.

   
• Symons crowned king for a day

  Melbourne jockey Chris Symons was the king of Morphetville on Saturday after securing a winning listed race treble.

   
• 2010 Golden Slipper Barrier Draw

  The barriers have been drawn for the 2010 Golden Slipper at Rosehill this Saturday, checkout where your selection has drawn.

   
• The Captain set for another Shoot Out

  Roger Milne trained ‘Captain Sonador’ is hoping to turn the tables on outstanding galloper ‘Shoot Out’ with victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Rosehill Guineas.

   
• Iron Horse takes out Ranvet

  Gai Waterhouse’s new iron horse ‘Theseo’ proved he’s definitely at his peak after running away with the Group 1 STC Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

   
• Coolmore picture Cristal clear

  ‘All Silent’ may have a rival for the title of stable star this weekend, as ‘Palacio De Cristal’ aims for her first Group 1 victory in tomorrows Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.

   
• ‘About Ready’ for black type success

  Talented four year old mare ‘About Ready’ bounced back to form yesterday, comprehensively winning the $30,000 Betfair Handicap at Betfair Park.

   
• Dancing for Group glory

  An elusive Group race victory is on the menu for Wyong trained ‘Walking or Dancing’ tomorrow as he resumes in the Group 3 Newcastle Newmarket.

   
• Shooting for glory

  Talented three year old gelding ‘Shoot Out’ will tomorrow be looking to end trainer John Wallace’s 28 year Group 1 drought in the $350,000 Randwick Guineas.

   
• ‘Doctor Fremantle’ begins Australian career

  Lee Freedman’s excitement can’t be contained as imported galloper ‘Doctor Fremantle’ gets set to begin his Australian career on Saturday.