John Sargent-trained filly Wootton Lass has upstaged $3 million yearling buy Ernaux to book herself another black-type opportunity during the Sydney autumn carnival. Much fanfare surrounded the debut of Ernaux at Wednesday’s Kensington track meeting given her status as the second highest-priced filly at last year’s Australian Easter Yearling Sale, her price… Read More »
Sunshine In Paris has ramped up preparations for the T J Smith Stakes with a stylish exhibition gallop between races on Randwick’s Kensington track. The Group 1 Champions Sprint winner worked over 1000m with race jockey Chad Schofield in the saddle on Wednesday, shading stablemate Lilac by a nose on the line. The… Read More »
There’s a bit at stake for Oscar’s Fortune on his resumption at Flemington on Saturday. A dashing performance or better in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) and he’s almost certain to head west for the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m). If he doesn’t meet expectations, you can rule out a… Read More »
New Zealand’s top sprinter Crocetti has been locked in for next month’s Kia-Quokka (1200m) at Ascot after Trackside NZ/Perth Racing snapped up the gelding with their slot in the $5 million autumn feature. Carrying the hopes of the Kiwis in Perth’ richest race, four-year-old Crocetti arrives in WA holding an imposing… Read More »
An adjustment to the feed routine of Verona Rose is having the desired effect as she prepares to take her most important step yet on the road to the ATC Australian Oaks. A daughter of Castelvecchio, the filly was purchased as a classic prospect and after she made a winning debut… Read More »
A Stakes race in Adelaide could be on the agenda for No Limitation after registering her maiden win at start number three at Sandown. The Clayton Douglas-trained filly led throughout to claim the Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1000m) on Wednesday. Ridden by Luke Currie, No Limitation held off the $2.45 favourite… Read More »
Ballarat-based trainer Mitchell Freedman has been looking forward to the day he could test Attrition at 2000m. That day arrives on Saturday when Attrition lines up in the Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington. As with all Group 1 assignments, or any race for that matter, they are never easy, and this… Read More »
Dubai Honour returns to Sydney for the first time in two years in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill and handler Isabella Paul is adamant he arrives in the harbour city a more complete racehorse. Where the gelding came of age during the autumn of 2023 with a brace of dominant Group… Read More »
Crocetti will represent New Zealand’s sprinting talent in Perth next month as the Trackside NZ/Perth Racing slot runner in the $5 million Quokka (1200m). With an impressive record of nine wins from 14 starts, Crocetti’s connections accepted the invitation from Entain New Zealand—operators of Trackside TV, the TAB, and betcha… Read More »
Rising athletics star Gout Gout is set to make a special appearance at Stawell Cup day on Easter Sunday, coinciding with the iconic Stawell Gift. Stawell Racing Club manager Rachel Samsonenko said his presence is generating excitement, with strong interest from fans and increased ticket sales. “What a thrill to… Read More »
Promising three-year-old Naughty Bennie has been sold to Hong Kong following an impressive start to his racing career. Trained by Clinton McDonald, the gelding has secured two wins from just three starts, making him a sought-after prospect. The sale marks another major change for McDonald’s stable, following the passing of… Read More »
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Bravo Centurion will return to the races at Ascot on Saturday and trainer Luke Fernie is confident the exciting four-year-old can stamp his authority early and confirm a slot in the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m). Bravo Centurion was one of the hottest horses going around in Perth last year, winning six… Read More »
Ava Catarino’s Pingrup Cup (1660m) success was timely, it came at the opportune time for the young rider. Any race win for a jockey is significant, more so for a young apprentice, but Saturday’s victory was laced with a sense of importance. Punching the air in delight as she passed… Read More »
Co-trainer Sam Freedman is confident Deny Knowledge can apply real pressure to Pride Of Jenni in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington. The bold front-runner will stick to her aggressive racing style in a field expected to set a strong tempo. Freedman believes many horses are reluctant to… Read More »
Group 1-winning gelding Aegon has been retired following an impressive five-year career on the track. Trainer and co-owner Andrew Forsman confirmed the decision, citing the horse’s declining finishing power as a key factor. The six-year-old claimed six victories from 33 starts, highlighted by wins in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas… Read More »
Goldrush Guru will take his place in the ATC Derby (2400m) at Randwick on April 5 despite an underwhelming performance in the Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on the weekend. Trainer Andrew Gluyas admitted the colt raced too aggressively last start and is considering gear changes to help him settle. “He just… Read More »
Former jockey Danny Nikolic and former lawyer Patrick Lennon have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court following their arrest for an alleged break-in at a Carlton property. Nikolic, a former Caulfield Cup winner, and Lennon are accused of attempting to steal $177,000 worth of luxury items, including jewellery and a Toyota… Read More »
New South Wales-based trainers Matthew Smith and Matthew Dale have shown interest in bringing their last start Group 1 placegetters to Perth for next month’s The Quokka (1200m). The Matthew Dale-trained Front Page finished second to Private Harry in last Saturday’s Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill, while Matthew Smith had Headwall finish second… Read More »
There is still a little over seven months until the running of the Melbourne Cup, but Sydney-based horseman Matthew Smith is already planning for Australia’s great race. Smith has UK-bred Waltham entered in the Listed Roy Higgins (2600m) at Flemington on Saturday in a bid to short-cutting a start in the Melbourne…. Read More »
