Australian Horse Racing News

• Jeff Penza unsung hero for Waller

  Chris Waller describes Jeff Penza as an unsung hero of his stable and hopes to utilise the jockey more in the coming months, beginning at Canterbury on Saturday.

   
• Mark Kavanagh has strong hand in Goodwood

  Trainer Mark Kavanagh has stacked The Goodwood with five runners in his quest to win Adelaide’s feature sprint for the first time.

   
• Clarry Conners invested in filly

  Clarry Conners has had to be patient with two-year-old Invest but is hoping the filly can confirm winter carnival plans with victory at Canterbury on Saturday.

   
• Voice Commander on song for Wagga Gold Cup

  The realisation of a long held dream awaits 38-year-old trainer Nick Olive in Friday’s Wagga Wagga Gold Cup.

   
• Ready To Rip in Gold Coast Guineas

  Jockey Damian Browne expects gun three-year-old Ready To Rip to send a message to his winter carnival rivals in the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas on Saturday.

   
• Matthew Dale splits runners between bush, city

  Matthew Dale is set to stick with a Wagga Wagga Gold Cup start for Lebrechaun but an adverse barrier draw will see stablemate Unanimously race in Sydney.

   
• Rosebud winner set for Grand return

  Neville Layt experienced the biggest moment of his career in Queensland and is keen to head back there with another city-performed galloper who is set to resume on Wednesday.

   
• Layt targets Melbourne spring with Karuta

  Magic Millions winner Karuta Queen is unlikely to be seen in Sydney this spring with trainer Neville Layt looking to target the Melbourne carnival.

   
• Captain Sonador’s career on line

  Epsom Handicap winner Captain Sonador could face the starter for the last time in the Prime Minister’s Cup at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

   
• Sprinter set to snap into Wangoom action

  Hamilton trainer Barbara Marshman is hoping smart sprinter Snapparazi can give her a breakthrough Warrnambool feature race win in the Wangoom Handicap.

   
• Heathcote out to continue winning run

  In-form trainer Robert Heathcote will be disappointed if his winning spree doesn’t roll on when he saddles six starters at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.

   
• Zito hopes to be Dialed In as Derby winner

  Nick Zito knows the good part of the Kentucky Derby as a two-time winner. He also knows the heartbreak of America’s greatest race.

   
• Mike Moroney import primed for Hollindale

  Trainer Mike Moroney expects Glass Harmonium to emerge as a genuine hope for the Doomben Cup after the imported stayer makes his Australian debut in the Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

   
• Frankel team mull Ascot option

  Royal Ascot looks the most likely next port of call for Frankel following his incredible display in Saturday’s 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

   
• So You Think bolts in at European debut, wins by 10 lengths

  So You Think has shown that he has improved in his new environment with an effortless victory in the Group 3 Mooresbridge Stakes (1m2f, 2000m) at The Curragh overnight.

   
• Uncle Mo is ready for the Kentucky Derby

  Uncle Mo is ready for the Kentucky Derby and his owner is ready to bet on him. Big time.

   
• Shootoff puts Queensland Derby claims on the line

  Leading Queensland Derby aspirant Shootoff will be tested against older horses in the Lord Mayor’s Cup on Saturday before he heads north for the Classic.

   
• Mick Price weighs up options for Tariana

  Promising filly Tariana could be a surprise starter in Adelaide’s Listed Proud Miss Stakes, leaving trainer Mick Price without a runner at Flemington this weekend.

   
• Steven O’Dea after more gold at the Coast

  Firmly entrenched as one of Brisbane’s best young trainers, Steven O’Dea will chase his another big pay day at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

   
• Hiruno D’Amour likely for Melbourne after Tenno Sho win

  Hiruno D’Amour has stormed home to claim the Group 1 Tenno Sho Spring (3200m) at Japan’s Kyoto Racecourse this afternoon.