Australian Horse Racing News

• Moroney’s finger on the Group One Pulse

  Mike Moroney will chase a Group One double on Saturday with King Pulse’s Galaxy chances hinging on how the lightly-raced sprinter handles the Sydney way of going.

   
• Shamrocker can match Research – Conners

  Research is the only filly to complete the AJC Australian Derby-Oaks double but her trainer Clarry Conners believes the 1989 winner will be joined in the record books by Shamrocker at Randwick on Saturday.

   
• Doncaster Mile Pride hinges on the weather

  Joe Pride is a believer, he just wants rain to fall to make him believe even more.

   
• Weight’s right for Fillydelphia

  Trainer Rob Heathcote believes weight students should maintain their faith in talented filly Fillydelphia when she takes another step on the Group One Queensland Oaks path at Doomben. Fillydelphia will line up for only her second start this campaign in Saturday’s Listed Queensland Day Plate (1350m) and Heathcote is confident… Read More »

   
• O’Brien aiming high with Shamrocker

  Major Cups are already on trainer Danny O’Brien’s wish list for Shamrocker despite unfinished business in what has been a stellar autumn campaign.

   
• Ground to decide Prince run – Nolan

  Paul Nolan is still weighing up the options for his Cheltenham Festival hero Noble Prince.

   
• Nacarat primed for Kauto showdown

  Aintree winner Nacarat could be set for an intriguing clash with Kauto Star in the Punchestown Gold Cup on May 4.

   
• Options open for globetrotter Redwood

  Barry Hills is considering the options for Redwood following his fine second in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan last month.

   
• Stephenson looking at winter options

  Trainer Richie Stephenson rates Azzaland the fastest horse he’s trained and is hopeful a few winter carnival options will emerge if the sprinter overcomes a distance hoodoo in the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben.

   
• Tinkler spends big at Inglis broodmare sale

  Nathan Tinkler’s sporting shopping list for the week hasn’t stopped with a rugby league supercoach.

   
• Manawanui overcomes strife to score

  Trainer Ron Leemon had resigned himself to defeat but two-year-old Manawanui overcame trouble at the start to produce an ultra-impressive victory at Canterbury on Wednesday.

   
• Memorable Doncaster Mile’s

  With the running of the Doncaster Mile this Saturday at Randwick racecourse we take a look at some memorable races of the past including last year’s race which was won by Rangirangdoo.

   
• Robbie Waterhouse in Gai’s corner

  Bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse is firmly in his wife’s corner as the trainer shoots for a record-equalling seventh Group One Doncaster on Saturday.

   
• Testa My Patience chasing five on the trot

  Mick Price says he couldn’t be happier with Testa My Patience who is shooting for his fifth straight win at Flemington on Saturday.

   
• Corey Brown deflated by Lass’ Oaks draw

  A deflated Corey Brown admitted he would have to produce something special to get Mirjulisa Lass home from the outside alley in Saturday’s Group One AJC Australian Oaks.

   
• Morton’s Derby dream on again with Coca Dubwai

  A Derby dream which turned into a nightmare for owners Glenn and Lisa Morton could finally become a reality following Coco Dubawi’s commanding victory at Eagle Farm.

   
• Websters’ budding star in the Galaxy mix

  Untapped Thankgodyou’rehere has been confirmed for a Group One return in what promises to be a defining campaign for the sprinter-miler.

   
• Doyle favours Stradbroke next year

  It may be a year early for Celtic Dancer but the three-year-old will go under the spotlight for the Brisbane winter carnival sprints at Doomben on Saturday.

   
• Tidal in Scottish reckoning

  Tidal Bay could take his chance in Saturday’s Scottish Grand National at Ayr following his early exit at Aintree last weekend.

   
• Binocular in Punchestown frame

  Binocular could bid to round off what has been another turbulent season in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on May 6.