Horse Racing News
Wonder Boy breaks through in Bendigo Guineas
After a long wait, Wonder Boy returned to form in style by capturing the $200,000 Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday, marking his first win since a debut victory last June. Jerome Hunter’s three-year-old gelding finally delivered on his early promise, scoring a maiden Stakes win and giving Hunter and owner...
Climbing Star starts campaign to defend Robert Sangster Stakes crown
Phillip Stokes had intended to follow the same race schedule that brought Climbing Star her Group 1 glory in the Sangster Stakes a year ago. Climbing Star began her 2023 campaign by claiming the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville, before finishing third in the Group 3 R N Irwin Stakes...
Price, Kent Pivot with in-form gelding
Trainer Michael Kent Jnr believes Pivot City can eventually climb back into Stakes company, but for now, he and co-trainer Mick Price are taking a cautious route with the talented gelding. The rejuvenated four-year-old lines up in Saturday’s $130,000 Smartloans Bendigo BM84 Handicap (1300m), chasing a second victory from three starts...
Bendigo Guineas trip ideal for Lindsay Park pair
Ben Hayes is optimistic that varying distances will suit both Lindsay Park runners lining up in the Bendigo Guineas this Saturday, with Double Market expected to improve up in trip and Ndola dropping back to his preferred distance. Double Market is set to have her second start this campaign after a...
Dubai Honour out to maintain perfect Sydney record in Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Dubai Honour returns to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes with a title already under his belt, but his connections are approaching this year’s contest with renewed caution, according to travelling assistant Isabella Paul. The William Haggas-trained galloper won the 2023 edition after a strong season at middle distances in Europe. Since then, he’s...
In-form Baker hoping Championships Cup runneth over
Following in the footsteps of his legendary father Murray, Bjorn Baker is hoping Arapaho can bring him Sydney Cup success in the 3200m feature this Saturday. Murray Baker, famed for his staying stars, claimed the 1992 edition of the race with My Eagle Eye. Bjorn is already enjoying a successful autumn...
Killiana to bounce back in VOBIS Gold Rush
Killiana will get a second chance to showcase her talents this Saturday, as Lindsay Park shifts her back in distance for the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo. The filly was favoured in the VOBIS Showdown at Caulfield but faded late over the 1200m trip. Now, she returns to 1100m—a distance the...
Queen Of The Turf Stakes swansong for G2 winner Lekvarte
Lekvarte is aiming to end her racing career on the ultimate high note when she contests the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick, with trainer Joe Pride hoping for one final big effort from the dependable grey mare. Set to go under the hammer at the Chairman’s...
Lemaire excited for Queen Elizabeth Stakes hit-and-run mission
Champion jockey Christophe Lemaire, with nearly 100 Group One victories across seven countries, is set to ride in Sydney for the very first time when he partners Japanese runner Rousham Park in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) this Saturday. While Lemaire is already known to Australian fans for his win aboard...
Zloties faces tougher test in the Bendigo Gold Bracelet
Trainer Grahame Begg is looking to maximise Zloties' potential in the final stages of her racing journey, starting with Saturday’s Bendigo Gold Bracelet (1400m). Although the race doesn’t carry Black Type status, a strong performance could serve as a stepping stone to Stakes company, something Begg is eager to achieve before...