Horse Racing News
Jimmysstar too good in the 2025 All Aged Stakes
Trainer Ciaron Maher may have found a worthy successor to Bella Nipotina with emerging sprint star Jimmysstar, who lit up Randwick in the All Aged Stakes. The five-year-old, who opened his campaign with victory in the Oakleigh Plate, added a second elite title to his resume on Saturday and is now...
Bankers Choice lands 2025 Caulfield Cup ticket at Mornington
Bankers Choice secured a coveted berth in the 2025 Caulfield Cup with a gritty win in Saturday’s Mornington Cup, giving trainer Glen Thompson a career highlight. The 2400m feature offered a golden ticket into the Group 1 Caulfield Cup, and Bankers Choice made the most of the opportunity, edging out the...
Mazu goes back to back in the 2025 Hall Mark Stakes
Returning to the winner’s circle for the first time in 12 months, Mazu stamped his class with a brilliant performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick. The sprinter, trained by Joe Pride, was reunited with Jamie Melham, who rode him to victory in the same race last year....
Jett Stanley ends apprenticeship on high note
Jett Stanley capped off his apprenticeship in style with a memorable win aboard The Instructor in the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) at Mornington. The rising jockey produced a front-running ride on the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained sprinter, clinging on to edge out War Machine ($2.50) by a nose, with Hedged...
Staying tests for Price-Kent Jnr pair in 2025 VRC St Leger
Highly Regarded will get his first shot at an extended staying trip on Friday when he steps out in the Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) at Flemington. Co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are hopeful the progressive colt can rise to the occasion in what will be just his fourth...
Machine Gun Gracie to chase Group 1 in Perth
Machine Gun Gracie wrapped up an outstanding maiden campaign with another dominant victory at Ascot, clinching the WATC Schweppes Derby (2400m) and reinforcing her status as the top WA three-year-old. Following her earlier triumphs in the Natasha Stakes (2200m) and WA Oaks (2400m), she continued her rise by defeating the boys...
The Quokka 2025 set to be live and free on Racing.com
The 2025 $5 million Kia Quokka (1200m) will be broadcast live on Racing.com as part of a new partnership between the channel and Racing WA, it has been confirmed. Western Australia’s richest race, scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2025, will be streamed live via Racing.com’s multiple platforms. This includes Channels 68...
Waller keeping faith in Joliestar in 2025 All Aged Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller isn’t overly concerned with Joliestar’s recent defeat in the T J Smith Stakes, believing she’s well placed to bounce back in Saturday’s All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Despite finishing ninth, Waller pointed out that circumstances in the race worked against her, with Damian Lane having to navigate...
Egan teams with Werther in 2025 Mornington Cup bid
Young Werther and Billy Egan will team up again in the Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday, with Egan looking to recapture the form they once shared nearly two years ago at Flemington. Egan was instrumental in Young Werther’s early wins and remained aboard for several starts, including a notable placing in...
Sir can hold Sway at Oakbank in 2025 Hills Railway Stakes
Sir Sway returns to action this Saturday in the Listed Hills Railway Stakes (1100m) at Oakbank, fresh off a Group 3 assignment where he wasn’t disgraced behind Asfoora and Climbing Star. Trained by the mother-and-son duo Sue and Jason Jaensch, the gelding is considered a leading contender in this weekend’s...