Running Jedibeel first-up in The Shorts has never been Plan A for trainer Brad Widdup but after missing a scheduled start in the Concorde Stakes due to a setback, he is resigned to pitting his charge against some of the country’s best sprinters. A key lead-up race to The Everest (1200m) on… Read More »
Chris Waller could have an army of runners in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield as he chases back-to back wins in the Group 1 contest. Buckaroo, last year’s winner, will be back to defend his title over 1800m on Saturday and will be joined by Anisette and Moira with Land Legend and River… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien is poised to launch another bid for an elusive Melbourne Cup victory after his star stayer Scandinavia captured the Group 1 St Leger (2800m) at Doncaster on Saturday. Ridden by Tom Marquand, the $3 favourite outstayed his rivals to secure a ninth St Leger for O’Brien, backing up… Read More »
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Damian Lane will miss Manikato Stakes Night after copping a 15-meeting suspension for his ride on Aeliana in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes on Saturday, potentially creating a headache for Matt Laurie and Yulong. The star hoop pleaded guilty to using the whip five more times than permitted before… Read More »
Mr Brightside has become the first male horse to win three successive Group 1’s at Flemington with his all-the-way victory in the Makybe Diva Stakes. The Lindsay Park-trained gelding notched his third win in the weight-for-age contest over 1600m on Saturday and in the process joins four mares who each… Read More »
Her stable regard her as the best horse in the country not to have won a Group One race and it seems only a matter of time before Autumn Glow sheds that tag after another breathtaking performance at Rosehill. The four-year-old notched her sixth win in succession in Saturday’s Theo… Read More »
Tempted has become just the second filly to win The Run To The Rose, producing a scintillating performance to put herself in the frame for some of the biggest races of the Sydney spring. Trainer Ciaron Maher confirmed the Golden Rose (1400m) and The Everest (1200m) were both on the… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winning trainer Robert Hickmott can breathe easier in the knowledge that Revelare is safely in the field after his win at Flemington. Success in the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) on Saturday has provided a ballot exemption for Australia’s most famous race, the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m)… Read More »
Read what each of the jockeys said about their mounts in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Winning Jockey Craig Williams (Mr Brightside) Special win: “I’m very blessed, very privileged to be a part of this horse, a part of his development which gives me great pride. The Hayes boys,… Read More »
A Group 1 handicap at Caulfield could be on the agenda for Arkansaw Kid after a return to winning form at Flemington. Arkansaw Kid registered back-to-back wins in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) on Saturday after two luckless runs to open the campaign. Now the Group 1 Sir Rupert… Read More »
Emerging colts Sixties and Autumn Boy have all but booked their spots in the Group One Golden Rose after turning in impressive performances to finish one-two in the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. While Sixties ($7) came away from Saturday’s 1400m contest with bragging rights, the previously unbeaten Autumn Boy ($2.60 fav)… Read More »
Two global racing giants will put their homegrown contenders to the test when Wodeton and Tempted clash in a crucial audition for a potential slot in the $20 million The Everest. The promising three-year-olds will line up in Saturday’s Group 2 Run To The Rose at Rosehill, their first meeting… Read More »
Al Riffa, the newest high-profile addition to the Australian Bloodstock roster, will look to strengthen his Melbourne Cup credentials when he contests the Group 1 Irish St Leger on Sunday. Trained by Joseph O’Brien, Al Riffa heads into the St Leger sharing top billing in the market with the Aidan… Read More »
Australia’s flying sprinter Asfoora has been installed as the favourite to claim a third northern hemisphere Group 1 when she lines up in Ireland this weekend. Fresh from her brilliant win in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, the Henry Dwyer-trained mare will step out in the Group 1… Read More »
Australia’s flying sprinter Asfoora has been installed as the favourite to claim a third northern hemisphere Group 1 when she lines up in Ireland this weekend. Fresh from her brilliant win in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, the Henry Dwyer-trained mare will step out in the Group 1… Read More »
Tasracing has moved to dismiss three stewards and stood down another following an integrity investigation that revealed they had been betting on races. The regulator confirmed the sackings on Friday after an inquiry led by Tasmanian racing integrity commissioner Sean Carroll. The probe established that several stewards, including the acting… Read More »
Racing NSW has been unsuccessful in its push to have four Sydney races elevated to Group 1 status, after the Asian Pattern Committee (APC) voted against its submission. The proposal sought international recognition for the $10 million Golden Eagle and the $3 million Russell Balding, both of which were denied… Read More »
In a heartfelt statement released Friday morning, champion jockey Brett Prebble and his wife Maree Payne provided an update on the condition of their son Tom Prebble, who was seriously injured in a race fall at Warrnambool earlier this week. “First, on Tom’s behalf, we want to express our appreciation… Read More »
The longer the race the better for Mormona who chases a Melbourne Cup start at Flemington. The Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) on Saturday provides a ‘win and you’re in’ opportunity for the 12 runners engaged after the scratching of Smokin’ Romans on Thursday. The Annabel and Rob Archibald-trained Mormona will be second-up… Read More »
