The decision to test Bear On The Loose over a genuine staying journey last start almost paid dividends and with that experience under his belt, the horse is expected to be hard to get past in the Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast. The Tulloch Lodge gelding had done the bulk… Read More »
Michelle Payne has been busy of late not only working with brother Patrick in their training partnership but also promoting a new initiative in collecting and redistributing unused horse feed to farmers and livestock in need of it especially in drought affected areas. The positivity around that idea will hopefully translate… Read More »
The drying capacity of the Rosehill track will determine whether Accredited takes his place in the Winter Stakes at Rosehill as trainer Joe Pride mulls over a back-up plan. The course proper was a heavy 9 on Thursday and Pride is hoping it improves into the soft range as Accredited’s… Read More »
Kevin Daffy said that winning his first metropolitan race, and with it being at Flemington, was an indescribable moment with the only horse he trains, the aptly named Oh Too Good. The small-time conditioner and his five-year-old mare have the opportunity to emulate that experience in the feature event on… Read More »
The likelihood of a heavily rain-affected track has been enough to tempt Bjorn Baker to back-up in-form gelding Thunderlips in the Listed Winter Stakes at Rosehill. Baker’s racing manager Luke Hilton confirmed the four-year-old had come through his victory at the venue last weekend in great order and would take his place alongside… Read More »
Victory in the Winx Guineas would cap off a carnival where hard work and staying grounded has paid off for trainer Paul Shailer. Wins in the million-dollar Magic Millions National Classic (1200m) with Isti Star who then finished second at listed level on Stradbroke Handicap Day, Deep Focus’ placing in… Read More »
For a quirky horse such as Whinchat, keeping him calm and relaxed is half the battle, and for that reason, trainer David Pfeiffer is likely to run in the Listed Winter Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Also nominated at Sunshine Coast, the five-year-old has certain idiosyncrasies, especially in the… Read More »
Legendary mare Winx is set to create headlines once more in 2026, with her highly anticipated Snitzel colt confirmed for sale at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale next autumn. The first male foal from the 25-time Group 1 winner will headline the prestigious sale at Riverside Stables in Sydney, and… Read More »
It is set to be a case of ‘girl power’ for Chris Waller this spring with the champion trainer already welcoming back his topline fillies and mares in preparation for the new season. Along with stable star Via Sistina, Waller confirmed his Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah, the undefeated Autumn Glow,… Read More »
Mick Price believes Knobelas will handle another rise in grade, with the three-year-old filly set to tackle the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington on Saturday. The daughter of Belardo has been an impressive winner at her past two starts, handling the rise from maiden to benchmark 70 grade with ease… Read More »
For trainer Lindsey Smith, Yellow Sam’s toughness in a finish wasn’t going to be the reason she’d be beaten in the final race at Caulfield on Saturday. Second up off a win in the Golden Topaz (1200m) at Swan Hill, Yellow Sam recorded her first win at metropolitan level and… Read More »
Josh Parr has put aside a frustrating winter carnival in Brisbane to play a starring role at Rosehill with a three-winner haul, including the feature McKell Cup aboard former European Elamaz. Parr has been spending the bulk of his recent weekends in Queensland but after failing to get on the… Read More »
At a time when most mares are in the breeding barn, Bacio Del Mist has posted the biggest win of her career to take out the Stayer’s Cup at Rosehill for Lee and Cherie Curtis. The seven-year-old had endured a luckless campaign beset by wide barriers and missed opportunities but… Read More »
The training trio of Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin will let the dust settle before deciding whether Harry’s Yacht will step up to a mile at Flemington on Saturday. The three-year-old gelding ran out a dominant 2-1/4 length winner in the Remembering Robbie Lang Handicap (1440m), with the Silver Bowl… Read More »
Autumn Boy confirmed his burgeoning talent with a commanding display in the Listed Tattersall’s Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday, showing his rivals a clean pair of heels with a stylish win under champion jockey James McDonald. The colt, trained by Chris Waller and sired by The Autumn Son, shocked… Read More »
Coming back in trip from 1100m on debut was always going to be the issue for Sonofkirk but the talented colt by Ole Kirk showed his class with a fast-finishing win at Caulfield. Having finished third to Miss Ole, another progressive progeny of Ole Kirk, on debut at Flemington, $4.20 betting… Read More »
The late Mike Moroney always believed Coeur Volante had the potential to be a Group 1 winner. As a three-year-old, Coeur Volante started favourite in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield, finishing fourth to Joliestar, while placegetters in that race were subsequent Group 1 winners Kimochi and Skybird. Coeur Volante was Moroney’s… Read More »
The vacant Everest slot formerly held by The Star has been secured by a relatively new name in the industry – Mulberry Racing. Racing NSW confirmed on Thursday that the organisation had acquired the slot on a three-year deal after submitting “the most compelling offer” during an expression of interest… Read More »
A positive push from top jockey Kerrin Mcevoy has convinced connections of Arctic Glamour to roll the dice and run the backmarker in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm. Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou admitted he was lukewarm on pressing onto Saturday’s 1400m feature after Arctic Glamour finished down the track in… Read More »
Annabel & Rob Archibald are hoping Saturday is the day for consistent mare Midnight In Tokyo when she lines up in the Group 3 W.J Healy Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. The five-year-old by Kobayashi has raced at stakes or group level on sixteen occasions and netted seven minor placings, five… Read More »
