The Victorian racing world is in mourning following the passing of former jockey Bernadette Payne. Racing Victoria confirmed her death on Tuesday on behalf of the Payne family, which includes Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne and trainer Patrick Payne. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm that Bernadette has… Read More »
The 2025 Premier Yearling Sale today concluded with Book 2 action, wrapping up a “somewhat extraordinary’’ week of trade at Oaklands. At the conclusion of the third and final day, the sale’s gross sits at $60,073,500 – a 3.5% year-on-year increase. The Book 1 average is currently $136,557 (a 5% increase)… Read More »
Grahame Begg is confident in Maharba’s prospects as he prepares for a second attempt at the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on Saturday. The talented gelding finished fourth in the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes after a forward position, and his trial at Cranbourne on Monday over 1000 metres was… Read More »
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Trainer Stephen Miller says there is plenty of reason for optimism about two of his stable stars, following trials at Belmont this morning. Gold Rush runner-up Magnificent Andy and promising three-year-old Elite Missile both stepped out publicly for the first time this campaign this morning, as they prepare for more… Read More »
Jockey Pat Carbery was all smiles after giving Jokers Grin a tick of approval following his Belmont trial this morning (Tuesday). Carbery had the job of steering Jokers Grin in a 1000m heat and came away impressed with the exciting gelding’s strong piece of work. In his first public appearance since… Read More »
Robbie Griffiths is hoping to add another Group 1 Newmarket Handicap trophy to his collection, nine years after winning with The Quarterback. This time, it’s with the promising sprinter Rey Magnerio, who has impressed with a win in the Rubiton and a strong run in the Oakleigh Plate. “We’ve put… Read More »
Alma Vale Thoroughbreds made a huge impact at the 2025 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, with three of their horses selling for a total of $1.2 million. The Scone-based stud, which was established in 2023, presented its first solo draft, starting strong when a Brutal colt out of Dagny fetched $200,000… Read More »
Godolphin’s three-year-old colt, Traffic Warden, will not race in Saturday’s G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. The colt, who bled from one nostril following a trial last week, will miss the prestigious race, with trainer James Cummings deciding to end his autumn campaign after just one start. Traffic Warden, a son… Read More »
Relocating to Australia was a matter of when and not if for jockey, Elisha Whittington. It’s a long journey from England to Perth, but for Whittington it’s been years in the making and the wait has been worth it. Leaving home and saying goodbye to family and friends for the… Read More »
Western Australia’s rising jockeys are set to compete against the country’s best in the 2025 National Apprentice Race Series (NARS). Taking place in March and April, the series provides a platform for emerging talent to test their skills on a national stage. Leading the WA team this year is seasoned… Read More »
Victoria Derby placegetter China Sea will take the next step towards his major autumn carnival targets in Sydney when he runs second-up in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas. Saturday’s feature for three-year-olds over 1600m at Randwick is scheduled to be China Sea’s second start of his campaign after finishing second-last of… Read More »
When Phillip Stokes was planning his assault on the Newmarket Handicap with Stretan Angel, he went and booked Adelaide jockey Lachlan Neindorf for the ride. Stokes and Neindorf combined to win Group 1 Sangster Stakes in Adelaide last year and the jockey does a major share of Stokes’ riding in Adelaide. With… Read More »
Given what happened a fortnight ago, Adrian Bott is not taking anything for granted with North England, but the trainer is confident the classy colt will be seen at Randwick on Saturday. Bott and co-trainer Gai Waterhouse are looking to get North England’s Golden Slipper hopes back on track in the $300,000… Read More »
Feroce will not back-up in this Saturday’s $2.5 million Group 1 All-Star Mile at Flemington, but trainer Dom Sutton is certainly not running from a challenge with his stable star. The Australian Guineas winner is being directed towards the Victoria Racing Club’s flagship autumn event, the $2.5 million Group 1 Australian… Read More »
Chris Waller is looking to pick up another Group 1 win with Atishu at Flemington. The mare has joined the trainer’s Flemington team ahead of the Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m) on Saturday which will be followed by the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) three weeks later. Atishu is a dual Group… Read More »
Highly touted colt Angel Capital will continue his racing journey under the guidance of champion trainer Chris Waller. The talented three-year-old, recently acquired by Yulong Investments following an impressive first-up win in the Group 2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, has been transferred from Clinton McDonald’s stable to Waller’s operation…. Read More »
It wasn’t quite the historic result of two years ago, but blueblood mare Special Lover produced another Premier Yearling Sale session-topper at Oaklands Junction on Monday. The Pins mare had the highest-priced lot of the second and final day of Book 1 at this year’s Inglis sale when her filly by… Read More »
Pride of Jenni is edging closer to a return to racing after a dominant performance in a jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday morning. Ridden by Craig Newitt, the seven-year-old mare and reigning Australian Horse of the Year led the 1000-metre heat from start to finish, winning by four lengths. This… Read More »
Knight’s Choice will not be seen in this Saturday’s All-Star Mile and his autumn campaign is up in the air after the Melbourne Cup winner was on Monday found to be injured. Co-trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon revealed that the five-year-old had suffered a leg injury and was set for a… Read More »
