Horse Racing News
Attrition back on track ahead of 2025 So You Think Stakes
After a luckless first-up run, Attrition has been given a timely reset and is ready to relaunch his spring campaign at Moonee Valley. The entire was badly hampered in the Group 2 Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, leaving trainer Mitchell Freedman to regroup with a barrier trial at Horsham and a...
Waller, McDonald combine for 2025 Wyong Cup success
Australia’s leading trainer-jockey duo of Chris Waller and James McDonald added another jewel to their partnership when Saltcoats claimed the Wyong Cup on Friday. For Waller, it was a ninth success in the $250,000 Listed race, while McDonald secured his fourth win, each of them coming aboard one of the stable’s...
The Pendragon makes return at The Valley in the 2025 Chautauqua Stakes
Former New Zealand star The Pendragon is set to begin a new chapter when he resumes in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, his first start for Lindsay Park. The gelding was previously prepared by the late Mike Moroney, who was adamant the horse had the ability...
Yulong confirms star mares to clash in the 2025 Cox Plate
Yulong has confirmed an adjusted spring campaign for its star mares Via Sistina and Treasurethe Moment, who will be kept apart until the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Australian Horse of the Year Via Sistina, prepared by Chris Waller, will miss the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes and is instead scheduled...
Ceolwulf barking up the right tree in the 2025 Chelmsford Stakes
After controversy in the Group 1 Winx Stakes, Ceolwulf and jockey Chad Schofield will be out to make amends in Saturday’s Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. Critics questioned Schofield’s decision to angle wide on the turn in the Winx, allowing Via Sistina and Aeliana to save ground and fight...
2025 Cox Plate not off the table for Linebacker
Connections of Linebacker will be hoping class can overcome a tricky barrier draw when the colt resumes in the Group 2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick this weekend. Trainer Tom Charlton remains unfazed about the wide gate. “We’d rather get it out of the way early,” he said. “This run will bring...
Oak Hill set to rebound in the 2025 Moir Stakes
The Hayes brothers are hoping Oak Hill can redeem himself when he returns to Moonee Valley for Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes. A brilliant first-up winner at the track and trip, Oak Hill failed to reproduce that form in the Listed Carlyon Stakes, finishing fifth. Ben Hayes said the stable has...
Thompson taking long-term view with his 2025 Furious Stakes filly
While trainer John Thompson isn’t convinced Open Secret can match the raw speed of her Furious Stakes opposition, he sees Saturday’s Group 2 as a crucial building block towards the 1400m and mile legs of the Princess Series. The three-year-old produced a strong late finish for fourth behind Savvy Hallie in...
La Dorada in Group 1 dash first-up in 2025 Moir Stakes
Star Kiwi filly La Dorada will get her chance to prove herself against Australia’s best sprinters when she contests Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. Winner of the Karaka Millions and the Sires’ Produce Stakes as a two-year-old, La Dorada arrives with an imposing record of three wins...
Jimmysstar to follow Bella’s path to rich The Everest 2025
Jimmysstar will begin his spring journey with an eye firmly on The Everest when he contests the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick. Trainer Ciaron Maher is deliberately using the same program that worked wonders with Bella Nipotina 12 months ago. The gelding, winner of the All Aged Stakes...