âHeâs been riding for probably two months with a fracture to his femur. Talk about concrete. That man is concrete.â The speaker was champion trainer Aidan OâBrien. The man he was referring to was champion jockey Ryan Moore who has now been sidelined with an injury which could well see… Read More »
Brad Widdup isn’t overly concerned by the improving track conditions as he readies Silver Shadow Stakes winner Savvy Hallie for the second leg of the prestigious Princess Series. After an outstanding juvenile season in which she twice placed in Group company, the filly made it two wins from as many starts this… Read More »
After a long and steady build-up, trainer Mitchell Freedman is looking forward to the return of his Group 1 winning sprinter Skybird. Off the scene since winning the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington in February courtesy of a pectoral muscle injury, Skybird returns in the Group 1 Moir Stakes… Read More »
The dominance of Australiaâs two powerhouse stables has again been highlighted in the entry list for this yearâs Melbourne Cup, with Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher responsible for a third of the nominations. When nominations closed on Tuesday, Waller had submitted a record 27 entries from his Rosehill base, while… Read More »
New Zealand racing is mourning the loss of one of its most respected horsemen, with the passing of Tony Dennis at the age of 86. Dennis, alongside his twin brother Ray and younger siblings Martin and Joe, formed a formidable training and breeding partnership from their Woodlands base near Invercargill…. Read More »
Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor is set for a fresh chapter in his career, relocating from Victoria to Queensland in search of greater riding opportunities. Moor, 40, has already plied his trade internationally with stints in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Mauritius, and now turns his attention to establishing himself… Read More »
The road to the 2025 Melbourne Cup has begun with nominations officially announced for the $8 million race at Flemington. A total of 120 horses have been entered, featuring a strong mix of international raiders and local hopes. Among the global names are Irish contenders Adelaide River, Aftermath, Changingoftheguard and… Read More »
The lure of a return to Flemington, with the prospect of a guaranteed berth in this year’s Melbourne Cup, has won out with Robert Hickmott on Tuesday outlining plans for emerging stayer Revelare. The five-year-old gelding, who is among 120 entries for the Melbourne Cup, will have his next start in… Read More »
A capacity field of 15 plus one emergency have accepted for the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. The 1000m Group 1 dash on Saturday is headlined by Queensland galloper Rothfire who will be joined by fellow northern-state gallopers Payline and Golden Boom. Payline was given the opportunity to get a… Read More »
Agarwood’s week on the training track will determine whether she takes her place in this Saturday’s $300,000 Furious Stakes at Randwick. The daughter of Wootton Bassett was among 20 entries for the 1200-metre Group 2, but trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are open to lowering their sights with the… Read More »
Sports Entertainment Group has finalised its acquisition of the former racing industry-owned radio station RSN, with SENTrack now broadcasting across both frequencies from Monday. The deal, which was confirmed in July, sees SEG pay $3.25 million for the audio and digital assets of 3UZ Pty Ltd, with payments to be… Read More »
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has announced a new initiative to improve access to metropolitan grass tracks, scheduling 15 official trials throughout the 2025/26 season. The trials, beginning Tuesday morning, will be staged primarily on the Caulfield Heath track and are designed to complement existing jumpouts and gallops held across… Read More »
Chris Waller has resisted the temptation of launching Lady Shenandoah’s spring campaign at Group 1 level in foreign territory, electing to keep the glamour mare in Sydney. The three-time Group 1 winner was not among the entries for the $750,000 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley, which had been mooted as a… Read More »
Rothfire will return to a happy hunting ground when he tackles this Saturday’s $750,000 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. It will be the second edition of the 1000-metre Group 1 back at The Valley’s first meeting in spring, a fixture that Rothfire has performed well at previously. Three years ago he… Read More »
Track conditions will play a key role in determining whether talented sprinter Arabian Summer resumes in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at The Valley this Saturday. Co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy have nominated the mare for the Moir, but Tony confirmed she will also hold an entry in the… Read More »
Via Sistina has capped off a remarkable 2024-25 season being announced the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year. The Chris Waller-trained mare was honoured for her achievements through the season at a function at ‘The Star’ in Brisbane on Sunday. Via Sistina captured an amazing seven Group 1 wins during… Read More »
Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica is still a fortnight away from her race return but new barn mate Pericles is raring to go as he prepares to launch his carnival campaign in the Tramway Stakes. Trainer Bjorn Baker was given Pericles to prepare when owners Godolphin moved from a private to public training… Read More »
Former Horse Of The Year Pride Of Jenni is set to take a step towards a return to the racetrack having been entered for upcoming trials. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare is entered for a jump-out on Monday at Cranbourne and for a trial on the Caulfield Heath track on Tuesday, both… Read More »
The 2024-25 Sydney Strapper of The Year has been announced, and for this its 16th year its Lenny Todd of Ciaron Maher Racing who is the seasonâs champion. Presented at the NSW Racehorse Owners Associationâs prestigious âNight of Champions,â it recognises the behind-the-scenes efforts by strappers who tend to go… Read More »
Jockey Tom Sherry has been suspended for a calendar month for his part in the incident that led to Tyreek and jockey Dylan Gibbons crashing through the running rail in the Up And Coming Stakes at Rosehill. The fall happened near the 300m mark in the home straight as Sherry on eventual winner… Read More »
