Horse Racing News
Alley an ally for Afterlight
Chris Waller’s decision to scratch Afterlight due to a wide barrier last weekend was vindicated when the starting positions came out for the back-up option, this Saturday’s Schweppes Handicap at Randwick. The in-form mare drew the inside barrier for the fillies and mares benchmark 78 event over 1100 metres and is in...
Mercy to Show he belongs on the Gold Coast
Stuart Kendrick was happy to see Show Me Mercy prove himself against a Magic Millions contender last time out, but the Sunshine Coast trainer will give him one more chance to prove he belongs in that $3 million race. The son of Astern will look to build on his already-impressive career record in...
Pike says a lot of things in Casino Seventeen’s favour in the Perth Cup
Champion jockey William Pike agrees with a fair chunk of pundits that key factors are in play for Casino Seventeen to win Monday’s Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot. A perfect barrier draw, light weight, nearing peak form and prepared by master conditioners, has Pike brimming with excitement that he can...
Royal Tribute triumphs in Gosford Guineas
Gia Waterhouse and Adrain Bott added to their Magic Millions Raceday arsenal when Royal Tribute won Thursday’s Gosford Guineas. The Snitzel colt all but booked his spot in the $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with a fighting win in the 1200-metre Listed event. Adam Hyeronimus endorsed Royal Tribute’s chances as a prospect in the 1400-metre...
Gold Carat lures Luke Oliver and Torlaah
Going straight from a debut Moe maiden win to a city race worth more than $200,000 is not something Luke Oliver would normally do, but he is happy to try it this Saturday with Torlaah. The son of Shalaa will be seen for the first time since his impressive win on December...
McEvoy makes case for Grebeni
Words of advice from star jockey Kerrin Mcevoy were ringing in the ears of Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou when deciding what to do next with Grebeni, which is why the in-form gelding runs at Randwick this Saturday. The four-year-old will be chasing back-to-back wins, following victory over 1600 metres at Randwick on...
Shane Jackson unsure what to expect from Grand Promenade at The Valley
Shane Jackson is unsure what to expect with Grand Promenade this Saturday but the Warrnambool horseman is just happy to be heading to the races with the gelding. The eight-year-old will resume his racing career in the $130,000 Ladbroke It BM100 Handicap over 2040 metres at The Valley. The son of Champs...
Jenni’s Meadow and Four Ace to line-up at The Valley
A number of freshman stallions have put their hand up this season, Alabama Express, Tassort and Sun City in particular, and Ben Hayes would love for this Saturday to be Brutal’s time in the spotlight. The Lindsay Park horseman and his co-trainers, brothers Will and JD, will be represented by [[Jenni’s...
Luke Fernie daring to dream in the Perth Cup
Be Optimistic gave trainer Luke Fernie one of his best moments in racing when winning his hometown Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) in October and he’s daring to dream he can relive the same emotions if not better in the Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) on January 1. With a host of emerging top liners...
Numerian boosts G2 Perth Cup hopes for Annabel Neasham
Interstate raider Numerian staked his claim for Perth Cup (2400m) bragging rights with a convincing win in the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) at Ascot this afternoon, launching his Perth debut in the best way possible. The Sydney gelding gave trainer Annabel Neasham some consolation after her star nine-year-old Zaaki...