Horse Racing News
Prestige Ole out for 2025 Anzac Day Stakes honours
David Brideoake and Matt Jenkins will be out to extend their hot streak with a trio of horses carrying the “Prestige” name, as Prestige Ole takes his place in Friday’s Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. The stable has enjoyed a successful five-week stretch with Prestige Ole, Prestige Forever, and...
Wide $5m Quokka draw for Jokers Grin doesn’t worry Carbery
Pat Carbery is optimistic heading into Saturday’s $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m), brushing off any concerns about Jokers Grin’s wide barrier draw and backing the gelding’s class to shine through. Barrier 13 isn’t ideal, but Carbery has history overcoming tough gates – notably when he piloted Amelia’s Jewel to second in last...
2025 Queensland Derby among the options for promising 3YO
An untimely injury may have derailed Hurstville Zagreb’s shot at the ATC Australian Derby, but the unbeaten gelding still has a shot at Group glory as winter targets come into focus. Trained by John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, Hurstville Zagreb was scratched from a March 15 race at Rosehill after suffering...
Estriella out to rebound in 2025 Robert Sangster Stakes
Estriella will get another shot at Group 1 success this weekend as the Ciaron Maher camp sends the mare back to Adelaide for the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville. Alongside her will be stablemate A Little Deep, with both mares departing for South Australia on Wednesday night ahead of Saturday’s...
Broadsiding bows out, set to stand at Darley stud
Darley will welcome Broadsiding to its Kelvinside stallion roster in 2025, marking the end of a successful racing career for the son of Too Darn Hot. The James Cummings-trained colt retires with four Group 1 wins among seven victories from 15 starts. Broadsiding’s swansong came in the All Aged Stakes, where...
Headstrong Headwall set for 2025 The Quokka
Matthew Smith has expressed confidence in Headwall ahead of Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot, believing the progressive sprinter is primed to run a big race. Headwall, who has placed in both the Newmarket Handicap and TJ Smith Stakes this campaign, appears to have adapted well to his new...
Overpass ready to make history in The Quokka 2025
Overpass returns to Ascot this Saturday in search of a rare three-peat as he lines up for another crack at the The Quokka, hoping to add to his incredible record at the WA track. The gelding has dominated at Ascot, winning The Quokka twice and also capturing back-to-back Group 1 Winterbottom...
Jimmy set to sstar again in 2025 Kingsford Smith Cup
After Jimmysstar’s outstanding victory in the All Aged Stakes, Ciaron Maher was quick to praise the preparation that saw the gelding contest four Group 1 events and win two of them in a single campaign. His next move could be north, with the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup on June 1...
Ellipsis to be set for Denise’s Joy Stakes 2025 after Canterbury win
Trainer Bjorn Baker looks to have unearthed another promising filly in Ellipsis, who kicked off her campaign with a determined victory at Canterbury on Monday. Ellipsis ($4.80) resumed with a stylish win in the Exceedance @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1100m), improving her record to two wins from four starts. The Denise’s...
Shangri La Spring earns 2025 Queensland Derby bid
A shift in plans has paid dividends for Shangri La Spring, who secured a tough on-speed win in the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick, setting up a tilt at the Queensland Derby in the coming months. Trainer Adrian Bott, who prepares the colt in partnership with Gai Waterhouse, had hoped the...