Danny OāBrien is gearing up to unveil the first racehorse sired by Russian Camelot, with Grinzinger Tundra set to debut in the VOBIS Gold Plate at Flemington this Saturday. OāBrien, who trained the former superstar stallion, is eager to see how his progeny performs on the track. Grinzinger Tundra has… Read More »
James McdonaldĀ is almost without peer as a jockey but his judgement of horseflesh will be put to the test when he partners River Of Stars in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. One of six runners for trainer Chris WallerĀ in the staying feature, River Of Stars is among two Yulong-owned, European… Read More »
The Phillip Stokes stable is chasing some blacktype for a couple of fillies in the Clare Lindop Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville this Saturday. Stokes saddles up Comanche MissĀ and PelevecchioĀ as the pair try and achieve ‘Black Type’ status before there is an influx of fillies for the bigger races in coming… Read More »
Vin Cox has confirmed his decision to step down from his role at the prominent breeding and racing organisation, Yulong. In a statement shared with the media on Thursday evening, Cox revealed that he had submitted his resignation with a six-month notice period. The decision, according to Cox, came after… Read More »
The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and J D Hayes hope their two sprinters Joyful FortuneĀ and AcromantulaĀ do not bring each other undone in a Stakes race at Flemington. The pair meet in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) on Saturday with each drawing on opposite sides of the track… Read More »
Michael Kent JnrĀ admits he isn’t quite sure what to expect from former Irish mare SaktiĀ when she makes her local debut in the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill, but he is confident she can forge a good career in Australia. The lightly raced four-year-old, a Listed winner and multiple stakes placegetter overseas,… Read More »
AtishuĀ may not be mentioned in the same breath as some of Chris Waller’s champions past and present, but the mare is far from a spent force on the racetrack. The seven-year-old will be chasing a third Group 1 win at Flemington and her fourth in total when she lines up… Read More »
The decision to back-up CeolwulfĀ in the Neville Sellwood Stakes is part of a bigger campaign picture as Joe PrideĀ looks to give his star galloper the best possible grounding for his ultimate goal. Having identified the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) as the race they want to win, Pride says Saturday’s Rosehill… Read More »
Classy New Zealand filly Alabama LassĀ has conquered racing right and left-handed, now she must take to straight racing at her Australian debut. Alabama Lass has arrived in Melbourne to contest the Listed HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday after showing her ability in New Zealand. Trainers… Read More »
Former hurdler VaubanĀ proved surprisingly sharp in his first-up win and that has only fuelled his stable’s confidence as he prepares for a much more suitable assignment at Rosehill. The former European had never raced over a distance less than 2200m but showed another string to his bow when charging late… Read More »
John Sargent-trained filly Wootton LassĀ has upstaged $3 million yearling buy ErnauxĀ 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 ParisĀ 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 SchofieldĀ in the saddle on Wednesday, shading stablemate LilacĀ by a nose on the line. The… Read More »
Thereās a bit at stake for Oscarās 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 CrocettiĀ arrives in WA holding an imposing… Read More »
An adjustment to the feed routine of Verona RoseĀ 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 LimitationĀ 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 FreedmanĀ has been looking forward to the day he could test AttritionĀ 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 HonourĀ 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 Zealandās 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, Crocettiās connections accepted the invitation from Entain New Zealandāoperators 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. āWhat a thrill to… Read More »
