Horse Racing News
In-form Freedman stable to keep winning momentum rolling
Michael Freedman is confident his stable’s winning momentum can continue as he prepares Ducasse and Colophon for Saturday’s Randwick card. Following Marhoona’s triumph in the Golden Slipper, Freedman has enjoyed a strong run of form, boasting a 19% metro win rate this season—second only to Bjorn Baker among Sydney’s top trainers. “It...
Cliff Brown pair to clash at The Valley
Trainer Cliff Brown is rolling the dice with both Honor Galore and Lady Di Di stepping out in the same race at Moonee Valley on Saturday, an option that wasn’t the initial plan for either mare. Both runners were originally headed elsewhere—Honor Galore to the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m)...
Waterhouse and Bott out to break Group 1 Australasian Oaks drought
Gai Waterhouse’s last win in the Australasian Oaks came back in 2000 with Tempest Morn, but she and Adrian Bott will try to turn back the clock on Saturday with a dual-pronged attack on this year’s Group 1 edition. Too Darn Lizzie and Phenom will represent the stable at Morphettville, both...
Talkanco up for 2025 Karrakatta Plate battle
Juvenile stars Yes Queen and Talkanco are set to battle it out for a third time when they line up in Saturday’s Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot, with their rivalry quickly becoming one of the season’s most compelling storylines. After splitting their previous two contests, Yes Queen and Talkanco...
Moreira out to cause upset with bloody good horse in 2025 Chairman’s Sprint Prize
As Hong Kong prepares for Champions Day at Sha Tin, all eyes are on sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m). But Joao Moreira, riding the highly capable Satono Reve, is quietly confident his Japanese mount can deliver a surprise. Satono Reve and Ka Ying...
American Wolf claws to 2025 VRC St Leger success
American Wolf gave trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young their first win in the prestigious VRC St Leger, outstaying his rivals in a classic staying duel at Flemington. Sent out at $12, the son of Tivaci went stride for stride with Litzdeel ($8.50) down the straight before edging ahead to win...
The Everest 2025 for Ka Ying Rising but Champions Sprint unlikely
Trainer David Hayes has expressed frustration over Racing Victoria’s scanning regulations, which could derail plans to bring Ka Ying Rising to the Melbourne Cup Carnival later this year. Following a potential tilt at the Group 1 The Everest, Hayes had hoped to target the Champions Sprint at Flemington. But a mandatory...
Highvol makes stellar debut in 2025 Anzac Day Stakes
Highvol made a sensational debut at Flemington, becoming the first horse to win the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) on debut, justifying trainer Nick Ryan’s bold call to kick off the colt’s career in black-type company. Starting at $9, the son of Microphone sat on speed under Jamie Mott and fought...
Price hopes Champagne is Poppin’ at Randwick races
A stunning last-start win has altered the plans for Poppin’ Champagne, with the mare now set to continue racing rather than being offered at the Chairman’s Sale, co-trainer Mick Price confirmed. The four-year-old, a daughter of Written Tycoon, had shown enough at Warwick Farm to convince connections she deserved more time...
David Payne welcomes mellow State Of America
David Payne’s State Of America is proving a worthy flagbearer for the stable, though the five-year-old had to overcome a rocky beginning to get there. Originally a headstrong and difficult runner, State Of America has since matured into a reliable and lucrative competitor. “He used to be a really difficult horse,” Payne...