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 »
Duke De Sessa will be Ciaron Maher’s leading contender in this Saturday’s Tancred Stakes, but the 2400-metre Group 1 is also an important race for another member of the team. Circle Of Fire will round out preparations for his Sydney Cup defence in the $1.5 million event at Rosehill. The son of… Read More »
Coolmore has landed a handy substitute for James Mcdonald on Day 1 of The Championships with Ryan Moore set to ride at the April 5 meeting at Randwick. Coolmore Australia principal Tom Magnier revealed on Tuesday morning it had all but been finalised that the Englishman would step in and fulfil the… Read More »
Arrowfield Stud is proud to announce that the two-time Group 1 2YO winner Vandeek (Havana Grey-Mosa Mine by Exceed and Excel) will shuttle to Arrowfield from Cheveley Park Stud, UK in 2025. Arrowfield’s Chairman John Messara says, “He’s a great-looking, unbeaten Champion two-year-old by a brilliant young stallion – that… Read More »
Racing fans have been blessed since the turn of the century with the number of high-quality mares that have continued their racing careers as they have aged. In years gone by, a mare with a solid race record, would have been whisked off to the breeding barn by the time… Read More »
New Zealand’s top hurdler, Berry The Cash, could make his Australian debut at Warrnambool’s May Racing Carnival, with trainer Mark Oulaghan seriously considering the move for the talented gelding. The nine-year-old son of Jakkalberry is fresh off seven consecutive wins, including a dominant victory in the Grand National Hurdles last… Read More »
Promising Toronado filly Vestas is set to make her fourth career start in the $500,000 Listed HKJC Sprint Classic at Flemington this Saturday. The three-year-old impressed on debut with a dominant win but has since faced misfortune, including a tough run down the Flemington straight and another in Queensland’s $3… Read More »
Toppling star mare Pride Of Jenni is no easy feat, but Godolphin’s Nacim Dilmi believes Zardozi can achieve it in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup over 2000m. Pride Of Jenni was dominant in their recent clash at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stakes, but Dilmi is hopeful that a… Read More »
The 2026 William Reid Stakes will likely be held at Caulfield, as the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) prepares to redevelop its iconic track later this year. With only eight meetings remaining at the current track, the MVRC has begun collaborating with Racing Victoria to relocate 39 race meetings over… Read More »
Racegoers at Grandstand Cup Day at Ascot enjoyed a special celebration of retired racehorses, with Racing WA’s Off the Track WA program taking centre stage. In collaboration with Perth Racing, the event showcased the versatility and achievements of retired racehorses, highlighting their transition into new careers beyond the track. Attendees… Read More »
Bunbury trainer Michael Lane has high regard for The Boss Lady and is keen to see if the richly talented mare can progress towards bigger goals in the short and long term. If The Boss Lady lives up to Michael Lane’s lofty estimation, she could make her presence felt in the… Read More »
Machine Gun Gracie’s fan base is growing rapidly after she monstered her opposition in Saturday’s Listed Natasha Stakes (2200m) at Ascot. Leading the chorus of support and sharing his admiration for the Justine Erkelens-trained Maschino filly is experienced jockey, Shaun O’Donnell. With two wins and two seconds from four starts,… Read More »
The Albury Racing Club has secured a new date for its prestigious Albury Gold Cup meeting, which was postponed due to heavy rainfall last week. The highly anticipated event will now take place on Thursday, April 17, just in time for racegoers to kick off the Easter holiday weekend. Despite… Read More »
Champion American turf mare Moira is set to make her mark on Australian racing, with her debut locked in for the prestigious Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) on April 5. Now owned by Yulong after being purchased for approximately $6.8 million, the high-class mare is in the hands of top… Read More »
Racing Victoria has widened the eligibility for Saturday’s VOBIS Gold Ingot (1400m) at Flemington after only five qualified two-year-olds were initially nominated. The $175,000 race, previously exclusive to VOBIS horses, will now include non-VOBIS entries, with nominations extended to boost the field. Despite the change, VOBIS-qualified runners will still compete… Read More »
Ciaron Maher has never possessed as strong an Australian Cup hand as what he holds this year, but the stable is not taking anything for granted ahead of this Saturday’s $2.5 million Group 1 at Flemington. Pride Of Jenni, Middle Earth and Light Infantry Man occupy the top three lines on betting on… Read More »
Trainer Steve Wolfe and jockey Shaun McGruddy were back under the regional spotlight after capturing their second feature country race in seven days, A week after Quokka-bound sprinter Rope Them In returned to take out the $400,000 Bluff Knoll (1099m) on his home deck in Albany, Currimundi led the stable to… Read More »
Michael Kent Jnr fears Warmonger might have picked the wrong year to be heading to the Tancred Stakes, but the Cranbourne trainer is taking solace from the fact the Group 1 winner is returning to something like his best. The four-year-old will look to post his first win since last year’s… Read More »
Cap Ferrat, a four-year-old gelding with notable lineage being a close relation to the great Makybe Diva, secured his first career victory in the prestigious Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Under jockey Craig Williams, Cap Ferrat clinched the win by a narrow margin, edging out My… Read More »
