Horse Racing News
The Fox too clever in the 2025 Galleywood Hurdle
The Cunning Fox proved too strong in the feature event of day two at Warrnambool, claiming the Galleywood Hurdle and completing trainer Patrick Payne’s full set of Warrnambool jumps trophies. Now training in partnership with sister Michelle, Payne added the Galleywood to his earlier wins in the Brierly and Grand Annual...
Local trainer lands the 2025 Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool
Aaron Purcell continued his successful run at his home Carnival, adding the Wangoom Handicap to his list of Warrnambool feature victories thanks to the tough effort of Dashing on Wednesday. The local trainer now boasts three feature wins at the iconic meet, having previously claimed the Grand Annual Steeplechase and Galleywood...
Golden Slipper runner-up Coleman to debut for new stable
The Chris Waller stable is preparing for a big weekend with three exciting colts set to step out, including new recruit Coleman who will line up in the Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. Previously trained by Matt Laurie, Coleman was second in the Golden Slipper and brings Group 1 experience...
Statuario set for 2025 SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will be hoping it’s third time lucky in a Group 1 when Statuario tackles Saturday’s South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. After a strong win in the Galilee Series Final, the gelding heads into the Derby as the $3.60 favourite and is thriving according to Emma-Lee. “I’m very,...
Lang and Boss the right 2025 Queensland Guineas combo
Rising jockey Emily Lang has the backing of leading trainer Tony Gollan heading into Saturday’s Queensland Guineas, where she partners the progressive Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm. Lang has been in outstanding form in the 2024/25 Brisbane metropolitan premiership with 52 winners, ahead of rivals Angela Jones and the overseas-based James...
2025 Wangoom Handicap sets up well for Marble Nine
Marble Nine will head into Wednesday’s Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m) full of confidence after a strong last-start win at Bendigo, setting the stage for a potential Black Type breakthrough at Warrnambool. Prepared by Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, the four-year-old has been highly consistent this prep, placing at Flemington...
Winter carnival trip on the line in the 2025 Clarendon Stakes for Aerodrome
Trainer Michael Freedman is hopeful that Aerodrome can make the most of the Clarendon Stakes at Hawkesbury, a race that has helped launch many successful racing careers. Aerodrome, by Ole Kirk, turned heads at Warwick Farm earlier this month when he wore down Hidden Motive, who would go on to place...
Gluyas gives Guru green light in the 2025 SA Derby
Goldrush Guru is on track for a start in the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) after his fifth-place finish in Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) convinced trainer Andrew Gluyas to press on with plans. Despite racing fiercely early and being caught wide, the Victoria Derby winner worked to the...
Damian Lane and Japan lands 2025 QE II Cup
It wouldn't have been a major Hong Kong meeting without Japan shining, and Damian Lane made sure of it as Tastiera stormed home to win the QE II Cup on Champions Day. Starting as a narrow second elect at $3.70 behind Prognosis ($3.40), Tastiera produced a dominant performance to win the...
Potential class drop at Caulfield for Pride Of Jenni in 2025 Anniversary Vase
The Ciaron Maher stable is maintaining several options for Horse of the Year Pride Of Jenni as she builds toward a Group 1 tilt in Brisbane. Pride Of Jenni features in nominations for the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday, but assistant trainer Jack Turnbull says the entry is...