Horse Racing News
Concorde Stakes looms as a significant race for Nature Strip
Nature Strip has won much bigger races than Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes, but the $1 million race at Randwick looms as one a significant in the context of his career. The eight-time Group 1 winner and 2021 The Everest champion needs to show trainer Chris Waller that he still has a zest...
Golden Slipper winner poised for Tramway Stakes return
Gary Portelli is never quite sure what to expect from Fireburn on race days, but he is certain she will improve on whatever she does first-up in the Tramway Stakes. The 2022 Golden Slipper winner will make her first appearance since being controversially scratched on order of racing officials two days...
Chris Waller yet to finalise Memsie Stakes runners
Winx Stakes runner-up Waller’s most likely Memsie starter. Chris Waller is yet to finalise who will represent the stable in next Saturday’s $750,000 Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, but he knows who is the most likely starter. Princess Grace is front of the queue to be given the chance to go one...
Suspected shoulder injury for Chris McCarthy at Ballarat
Sunday’s Grand National Steeplechase was delayed after Chris McCarthy was dislodged at an early jump in the race preceding the day’s feature. McCarthy fell from Twin Spinner after that horse slipped upon landing early in the Henry Dwyer Racing Steeplechase leaving McCarthy with a suspected shoulder injury. The incident happened early in the 3600-metre...
I Wish I Win to kick off Everest campaign in the G1 Memsie Stakes
Fresh from a victorious outing with Hennessy Lad at Moonee Valley, Katherine Coleman is already plotting her next big move. Having teamed up with renowned trainer Peter Moody since the start of the month, she’s on the fast track to her G1 debut—thanks to her star runner, TJ Smith Stakes winner,...
Daniel and Ben Pearce weigh up McEwen Stakes with Acromantula
Brothers Daniel and Ben Pearce have sprinted away with a target race after Perth sprinter Acromantula dominated the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley. Acromantula went within 0.21 seconds of the Moonee Valley 1000m track record set in December by Inundation when taking out the Listed race on Saturday. Ridden by Craig Williams, Acromantula ($3.40) scored by a length from...
Willie Mullins could have a two-pronged attack on the Melbourne Cup
Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins could have a two-pronged attack on the Melbourne Cup after Frankie Dettori drew on all of his brilliance to raise Absurde from ‘looking beaten’ to winning the Ebor Handicap (2700m) at York in England. Having claimed the ‘golden ticket’ for the Australia’s premier Group 1 staying...
Tom Kitten continues path towards the Spring Champion Stakes
James Cummings could be forced to reconsider Tom Kitten as a Golden Rose prospect after the colt overcame a weight disadvantage to post a resounding first-up win in the Up And Coming Stakes at Rosehill. On a path towards the Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) in October, Tom Kitten ($11) spotted at...
Inhibitions puts them away at Moonee Valley
Jockey Ben Melham admitted to a few nervous moments before guiding Godolphin galloper Inhibitions to victory at Moonee Valley. Sent out the $2.60 Unibet favourite, Melham had to pull out all stops on the Godolphin filly to land the Ladbroke It! Plate (1200m) on Saturday. “It is hard to pick up out...
Neasham believes best is yet to come for Libertad
Aided by a superb ride, Libertad has maintained his unbeaten record to win the San Domenico Stakes and in an ominous sign for his rivals, trainer Annabel Neasham believes the best is yet to come. The colt flew under the radar in pre-race discussions, predominantly due to concerns over his wide...