Australian Horse Racing News

• 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.

   
• Secret’s size to offset big weight

  Marc Conners is confident Pimpala Secret’s size can offset a big weight as the trainer hopes to get the three-year-old back into the winners’ circle at Canterbury on Wednesday.

   
• Flat Chat with options

  Trainer John Sadler has nominated exciting galloper Flat Chat for three races at Flemington in an unusual move to keep the gelding’s options open.

   
• Sister Madly after elusive Group One

  Stakeswinner Sister Madly is back in peak condition ahead of Saturday’s Galaxy and what will be one of her last attempts to snare a Group One victory.

   
• Hexy Legs chases Melbourne success

  Fresh from a successful summer stint in Tasmania, Hexy Legs returns to Sandown for what will be his preliminary to a bush Cup in NSW.

   
• Doncaster Mile would be Joyous’ crowning glory

  Gai Waterhouse says victory for More Joyous in Saturday’s $2 million Doncaster would be a crowning moment for the best-credentialled miler in the land.

   
• Begg’s pair draw wide in the Doncaster

  Grahame Begg doesn’t place too much importance on barriers in 1600-metre races at Randwick which is just as well when it comes to the stable’s Doncaster runners.

   
• Moroney says Oaks should be “interesting”

  Brazilian Pulse’s trainer Mike Moroney says Shamrocker’s Derby success makes for an interesting race in Saturday’s Group One AJC Australian Oaks at Randwick.

   
• Bold Glance ready for the Doncaster Mile

  Glamour Sydney mare More Joyous may be favoured to give Gai Waterhouse a record-equalling seven Group One Doncaster Miles at Randwick but trainer Norm Hilton hopes to spoil the party with Bold Glance.

   
• Shoot Higher could be aimed for the winter

  Shoot Higher, a relative of last year’s AJC Australian Derby winner Shoot Out, will enhance his chances of earning a Brisbane winter carnival campaign if he impresses trainer John Wallace at Eagle Farm. Shoot Higher, a Damian Browne mount, will start for only the second time in Wednesday’s Mimiki Foundation… Read More »

   
• Comply bows out

  David Pipe’s 2008 Grand National winner Comply Or Die has been retired after being pulled up in this year’s renewal.

   
• Fahey warns of Bassett concerns

  Richard Fahey is worried the 2000 Guineas on April 30 may come too soon for Wootton Bassett.

   
• Collonges on course for Ayr raid

  Neptune Collonges is set to carry top weight in Saturday’s Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

   
• More Joyous draws well in the Doncaster Mile

  Champion mare More Joyous is the $2 favourite for Saturday’s $2 million Doncaster Mile at Randwick after drawing barrier eight in the field of 18.

   
• King Pulse on track for big run in Galaxy

  Unlucky sprinter King Pulse has worked strongly as he prepares for Saturday’s Group 1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Royal Randwick.