Horse Racing News
Te Akau Racing establishes stables at Cranbourne
In a landmark announcement, New Zealand’s top stable, Te Akau Racing, has confirmed plans to establish an operation in Victoria, Australia. The move marks a milestone in Te Akau’s history and is a promising development for the owners. “This is a milestone for Te Akau, for our team, and especially for our...
Mark Zahra to reunite with Without A Fight in the Q22
Mark Zahra is looking forward to reuniting with the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Without A Fight in the Q22 at Eagle Farm Without A Fight staged an impressive first-up win for the father-and-son training operation when successful in the Group 3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) on May 27. Saturday’s Group 2 race...
Acromantula to target Carlyon Stakes and the McEwen Stakes
Ben Pearce has identified two black-type races at Moonee Valley for the short-course specialist. “He’s going to Melbourne for a couple of race at Moonee Valley,” Pearce told The Races WA. “The Carlyon Stakes (1000m) and the McEwen Stakes (1000m). “There are just no races for him here and I always said he would...
Cannonball takes aim at King’s Stand Stakes
It wasn’t the case for all who participated, but last week’s Flemington jumpout only heightened excitement around this month’s Royal Ascot meeting for those associated with Cannonball. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained three-year-old proved he was on track for the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes when first home of the three...
Matt Hill set to fulfil dream of calling at Royal Ascot
Matt Hill, the renowned Australian sports broadcaster, is on the verge of realizing his lifelong dream as he prepares to call races at the prestigious Royal Ascot. He will be responsible for calling the first four races each day, covering the feature races and those featuring Australian contenders. “I’ve always wanted to...
Gentleman Roy strives to land maiden Group 1
Lindsay Park will tinker with Gentleman Roy’s headgear in an attempt to put an exclamation mark on an unforgettable season for the stable in this Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. The tenacious gelding will have winkers reapplied as he strives to land a maiden Group 1 win in the $3...
Brenton Avdulla finally tastes success in Hong Kong
Australian jockey Brenton Avdulla finally tasted success in Hong Kong, securing his maiden win in the region after 50 attempts. Avdulla steered Go Go Sixteen, trained by Manfred Man, to victory in the Class 4 Ma Liu Shui Handicap over 1600 meters at Sha Tin. Expressing his excitement, Avdulla admitted he had...
A great day awaits at Eagle Farm as the Stradbroke highlights an all black-type card
Nine races, all black type and all shaping as hugely competitive are the feature of Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The big G1 itself, the $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), will have many differing opinions as those with light weights take the attention of the punters. Think About It ($2.80)...
Offers come in for Paul Preusker 2YO
Steparty’s owners have been given plenty to think about since his brilliant win at Flemington on Saturday. Trainer Paul Preusker on Monday morning revealed that his phone had been running hot with offers to buy the two-year-old, but all to this point had been rejected. But he left the door ajar for the...
Munhamek solidifies G1 Stradbroke Handicap credentials
Munhamek, trained by Nick Ryan, solidified his Stradbroke Handicap credentials with an impressive victory in the Listed Spear Chief Handicap (1500m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Starting at $7, the seven-year-old settled towards the back of the field under the guidance of jockey Billy Egan. Egan made a decisive move around the...