Horse Racing News
It’sourtime too good in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). For trainer Danny O’Brien, the effort held added merit with the gelding being in a...
Brad Widdup keeping an open mind with Ausbred Rising Sun
Having had a rapid-fire introduction to racing, Ausbred Rising Sun kicks off his latest preparation at Rosehill with trainer Brad Widdup keeping an open mind on where the four-year-old ends up. The gelding made huge inroads at his initial campaign, winning on debut at Newcastle before contesting the Rosehill Guineas at...
Stablemates to clash in the Crisp Steeplechase
One has excelled over a shorter trip while the other has won Australia’s longest race and in the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown they meet over middle ground. Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained stablemates Stern Idol and Rockstar Ronnie will be vying for honours when they line up against nine other opponents over 4200m...
Buster Bash being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup
Joe Azzopardi will call Melbourne home for the next few months as he prepares to live out a dream with improving Perth stayer Buster Bash. The David Harrison-trained six-year-old shot to prominence last season and is being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. A tilt at Australia’s two iconic races...
Don Luigi heading in the right direction
There are horses who have the racing caper figured out before they even make their debuts. Others, like Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1100m) contender Don Luigi, take a little longer. The gelding was beaten by a combined total of over 100 lengths in his first two starts – on debut his stirrup strap...
Missile Stakes unchartered waters for Deepour
Improving sprinter Deepour will be in unchartered waters in the Missile Stakes when he not only takes on Group company for the first time but does so on a seven-day back-up. Trainer Adam Campton has talked himself through all the pros and cons of the decision and reached the conclusion it is...
Cause For Concern gets shot at open company
Trainer Shawn Mathrick saw something new from his promising sprinter Cause For Concern in a gallop ahead of his first shot at open company. Cause For Concern takes on a handy field of sprinters in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday, the first feature race of...
Kris Lees chasing back-to-back Coffs Harbour Cups
Twelve months after claiming the Coffs Harbour Cup with Hosier , trainer Kris Lees finds himself in the opposition corner and hoping to topple the reigning titleholder with his talented backmarker Acquitted. Formerly owned by Lloyd Williams, Hosier made a winning debut for the Lees stable in the corresponding race last year but...
Think It Over edges closer to comeback
Think It Over is set to be given his most serious test yet when he continues his comeback from a tendon injury in a Warwick Farm barrier trial. The $6 million earner hasn’t raced since his stunning win in the 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, trainer Kerry Parker bringing him along slowly and...
Benedetta's spring campaign to kick-off at Flemington
With a potential long campaign ahead, trainer Jason Warren has chosen a softer option as the kick-off point for Benedetta. With the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley in October the primary spring goal, Warren has elected to start Benedetta’s campaign in the Jockeys Celebration Day Sprint (1100m), a benchmark 84 race, at Flemington on...