If the votes fall the way he thinks they will, Adrian Bott will concede that By Choice is Gold Coast-bound after winning on debut at Randwick. Bott’s preference would be to wait for another steadfast two-year-old event instead of the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) on January 17,… Read More »
Richard Litt is upbeat about his Gosford Guineas contender and although the filly has delivered two wins in her short career so far, he is still taking it step-by-step with Caffe Florian. Caffe Florian, according to the internet, is one of Italy’s oldest coffee houses which dates back to the… Read More »
Well Written is still unbeaten. With her Boxing Day success, the star three-year-old filly has now added the Gr 2 Jimmy Schick Shaw’s Auckland Guineas to her resume which includes that career shaping hot streak of form which carried her from her Maiden win, through her success the Group 2… Read More »
Kris Lees is happy to take a win however and whenever it comes and Tavi Time timing it well to win a second Group 3 Summer Cup to land a racecard double was just the Boxing Day fare he wanted. A consistent performer but with a dearth of victories in… Read More »
Knowing that he was heading to Sandown and that Boxing Day racing would provide a more relaxed vibe, John Mcardle wanted to dress similarly. However, an order from his partner before he left for the track meant that a suit and tie was the better option as his galloper Regal… Read More »
It could be like Gavin Bedggood’s Christmases all came at once, but without sounding cliché, a trans-Tasman double provided the Cranbourne-based trainer with one of his best days at the track. Bedggood took his reliable galloper Kingswood ($10) to New Zealand and a daring ride by Rory Hutchings delivered a… Read More »
White Robe Lodge has announced the death of proven stallion Ghibellines. A son of champion sire Shamardal and the Group 1-winning Elusive Quality mare Camarilla, Ghibellines was a high-class racehorse whose standout performance came with victory in the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m) for trainer Peter Snowden. Retired to stud… Read More »
Hurstville Zagreb has caused his trainers a few sleepless nights of late, prompting John O’Shea and Tom Charlton to revert to what has worked in the past in a bid to reignite his form. The gelding was being prepared for a Derby campaign when he injured himself in a race… Read More »
Attention all, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia has announced a new TBA Learning module focused on promoting industry best practice for preparing horses for the yearling sales. Specifically developed for breeders and senior leaders, particularly those who are newer to the thoroughbred industry or looking to review, refine or elevate their processes… Read More »
Racing NSW has confirmed the Tumut race meeting scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025, has been abandoned due to the unavailability of ambulance services and other required medical providers. Officials advised the decision was made to ensure safety standards were met, with the absence of essential emergency services leaving no… Read More »
Magic Millions Classic plans for pre-post favourite Paradoxium have been abandoned following his withdrawal from the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The colt travelled to Brisbane from Sydney overnight on Tuesday and while trainer Bjorn Baker initially said he had arrived in good order, the horse was subsequently found to be… Read More »
Vying for the early lead and then being stuck three-wide in the run saw Torabella have a torrid time at her last start outing, and Tony Gollan is not prepared to let that happen again. Torabella started the $3.70 favourite in the Listed Tails Stakes (1500m) at Eagle Farm two… Read More »
The Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin stable are banking on a return to Sandown bringing out the best in Magnaspin. While the six-year-old is yet to race on the Sandown Lakeside track, Magnaspin has had three starts on the Hillside circuit for two wins and a third. Magnaspin… Read More »
Murray Bridge trainer David Aldridge says the task of finding suitable races for his consistent galloper Chicago Storm is getting tougher by the day. Possibly the best galloper Aldridge has prepared in a career spanning 30 years, Chicago Storm will chase a second Stakes win when he lines up in… Read More »
A frustrating campaign will be all but forgotten if Tavi Time can defend his title in the Group Three Summer Cup at Randwick on Boxing Day. Awkward draws and unsuitable track conditions have thwarted the six-year-old at his past three starts, significantly when he struck a heavy track in The… Read More »
Magic Millions plans for pre-post favourite Paradoxium have been dealt a serious blow following his withdrawal from the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The colt travelled to Brisbane from Sydney overnight on Tuesday and while trainer Bjorn Baker initially said he had arrived in good order, the horse was subsequently… Read More »
Star juvenile Paradoxium is now in some doubt for next month’s $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic after being scratched from Saturday’s BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The Bjorn Baker-trained colt was withdrawn after suffering a bout of travel sickness, with the stable confirming he required treatment following his… Read More »
We chat to trainer Jerome Hunter about his chances at Sandown on Boxing Day where he saddles up speedster Rewards And More in the second race on the program. Jerome Hunter has the progressive Rewards And More heading to Sandown on Boxing Day. He outlines the chances of the speedster… Read More »
Trainer John McArdle previews the chances of his galloper Regal Zeus in the Lord Stakes at Sandown on Boxing Day. Regal Zeus will jump as one of the favourites in the wide open race with bookmaker swiftbet listing the talented miler as the $5.50 second elect in markets behind Craig… Read More »
With five unplaced runs in as many starts, Grebeni’s form this campaign is anything but flattering on paper. However, co-trainer Sterling Alexiou is adamant the gelding is going much better than those numbers suggest and has warned punters to underestimate him at their peril in Saturday’s Racing And Sports Handicap (1600m)… Read More »
