Champion jockey Damien Oliver, at 51, reveals that he is taking his illustrious riding career “year-by-year” as he prepares for another exciting Spring Carnival. With an impressive 128 Group 1 wins under his belt, Oliver remains a dominant force in Australian horse racing. However, the veteran is candid about the… Read More »
Untapped New Zealand mare ProwessĀ has suffered a setback and is now long odds to contest this year’s Cox Plate, for which she was prominent in pre-post betting. Co-trainer Roger JamesĀ revealed on Tuesday morning that a minor knock that evolved into an abscess required a medical procedure, which took place on… Read More »
Champion sprinter Nature Strip has continued his progress towards a spring campaign by winning a high class trial at Rosehill on Tuesday morning. Trained by Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald, the nine-year-old completed the 900m distance in 55.02 seconds. Nature Strip managed to hold off competitors Overpass and… Read More »
Jockey Tommy Berry is almost back in business as he approaches the end of his seven-month disqualification period. The star hoop is free to ride in barrier trials from next week and can be expected to be in full stride soon … but, before that, he has been granted special… Read More »
Amelia’s Jewel made a compelling case for her upcoming campaign with a triumphant trial win this morning at Lark Hill. Trained by Simon Miller, she showcased her elite form, igniting speculation on her path for the remainder of the season. Miller is yet to finalise whether the talented mare will… Read More »
In a strong return to Victorian racing, jockey Jamie Kah secured a win on Sunday with All Black, a horse trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr., at Cranbourne. This was Kah’s first win since coming back from an injury layoff that started in March. Just a day prior,… Read More »
Craig WilliamsĀ is looking forward to reuniting with Giga KickĀ in aĀ jump-outĀ at Cranbourne. Last year’s winner of The Everest headlines a group of four trials at the Cranbourne racecourse on Monday morningĀ before theĀ remainderĀ of the heatsĀ will beĀ held at the nearby training centre. Monday’sĀ jump-outsĀ at the racecourse will cater for Group performersĀ who are preparing to… Read More »
Lindsay Park trained Mr BrightsideĀ has made an emphatic statement ahead of the spring with an impressive first-up win at Caulfield. The Ben, Will andĀ J d Hayes-trained galloperĀ recordedĀ a second winĀ in the Group 2 P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m) on Saturday under a perfect ride from Craig Williams. Sent off the $2.35… Read More »
Those punters that took the short odds about CylinderĀ in his return run at Caulfield would be grateful for the never-say-die attitude of Blake Shinn. The James Cummings-trainedĀ three-year-oldĀ got the bob in right on the line to claim the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) on Saturday to set up a promising spring… Read More »
Autumn BalletĀ has landed a ‘bonus’ first-up win in the Silver Shadow Stakes in what connections are hoping could be the start of a lucrative campaign. Co-trainer Adrian BottĀ said while he expected the filly to run well, he had anticipated her improving as she got deeper into the four-race Princess Series,… Read More »
Chris WallerĀ has not only celebrated his 150th Group One win in the race named after his career-defining horse, but he has managed to produce four of the first five horses across the line in the Winx Stakes. Crowd favourite FangirlĀ finally stepped out of the shadow of her retired former nemesis… Read More »
Damian LaneĀ has declared Charm StoneĀ something special after her return win at Caulfield. Having her first start as a three-year-old, Charm Stone took out the Group 3Ā QuezetteĀ StakesĀ (1100m)Ā on Saturday to set up a spring campaign that will entail an attempt at Group 1 level. Trainers Mick Price andĀ Michael Kent JnrĀ have earmarked either… Read More »
Since relocating from South Australia to Newcastle four years ago, Mark MinerviniĀ has found training to be a slow burn but that is finally starting to change thanks to recent stable addition Hosier. The former Lloyd Williams-owned galloper was bought by Minervini and a handful of stable clients earlier this year… Read More »
Melbourne Cup fancy White MarlinĀ has been ruled out of the spring carnival and is not expected to be seen again this season. Co-trainer Adrian BottĀ confirmed at Randwick races on Saturday that the emerging stayer had presented with a tendon issue that would require an extended spell. However, Bott was optimistic… Read More »
Buenos NochesĀ has announced himself as a genuine contender for an Everest slot with a slashing first-up win in the Show Country Quality at Randwick. Carrying topweight of 58.5kg, the backmarker had to overcome a slowly run race but was in a different league to his rivals, shouldering his way into… Read More »
White Marlin, a long time Melbourne Cup favourite, has unfortunately sustained an injury that will keep him away from the racing scene for a minimum of 12 months. While official word is pending from the stable of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, it has been reported on racing.com that the… Read More »
The four-time Cox Plate winner has been locked in for a return visit to Snitzel at Arrowfield Stud. It will be the second year in a row the daughter of Street Cry has visited the four-time Australian Champion Stallion, but she failed to get in-foal last year. Winx’s only living… Read More »
Craig Williams will be shooting for a third win in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield when he partners Mr Brightside in the 1400m contest on Saturday. Mr Brightside and Williams shared the spotlight 12 months ago while the jockey’s first win in the weight-for-age contest cameĀ aboardĀ Hartnell in… Read More »
One of the things CylinderĀ has in common with AnamoeĀ is that he finished second in the Golden Slipper, but it is other horses who also carried the Godolphin blue that he has earned comparisons with. That is a big reason why the son of Exceed And Excel is lining up in… Read More »
This year’s Rowley Mile had a little bit of everything ā a cow on the track, a winning jockey dumped ungracefully on his bottom, and a thrilling photo finish in between. The Listed feature went to the Chris Waller-trained Bold Mac ($3.80), who continued his rich vein of form with… Read More »
