Horse Racing News
Ninja's odds slashed to win 2026 Magic Millions Guineas after Vo Rogue Plate win
A master of surprise and efficiency, a ninja strikes only when the moment is right, and that philosophy played out perfectly at Eagle Farm. Ninja ($2.30F) delivered a stunning display, the three-year-old gelding powering to a near five-length victory in the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) and strengthening his grip...
Knightsbridge impresses on debut 2026 Magic Millions Classic next
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott look set to send a powerful team to the Gold Coast after Knightsbridge announced himself with a commanding first-up win at Randwick. The Farnan colt, purchased for $750,000 at last year’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale, lived up to expectations when winning the Kia Ora Yearlings @...
Moana Spirit maintains perfect start in the 2026 Geelong Diamond
Moana Spirit has continued her rapid rise through the juvenile ranks, remaining unbeaten after claiming the Geelong Diamond (1100m) at just her second career start. The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained filly showed maturity and a sharp turn of foot to defeat a competitive field, confirming the promise she displayed when successful...
Warwoven cements 2026 Magic Millions Classic favouritism
A short-priced favourite once again delivered as Warwoven strengthened his grip on favouritism for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic with a dominant Eagle Farm success. Just a fortnight out from the $3 million, 1200-metre Gold Coast centrepiece, trainer Bjorn Baker reiterated his confidence in the colt, rating Warwoven ($1.65) alongside his...
Thyme To Go for Archibald giant
Annabel Archibald may not yet know how Thyme To Go compares with her other two-year-olds, but the filly has already earned attention for her sheer size. The I Am Invincible youngster will debut in Saturday’s $160,000 Kia Ora Yearlings @ MMGC Plate (1000m) at Randwick, bringing a powerful frame to the...
McEvoys go prospecting with Moana Spirit in the 2026 Geelong Diamond
Calvin McEvoy admits Saturday’s $150,000 Geelong Diamond presents a sterner challenge than Moana Spirit’s debut, but believes it is the ideal test for the rising filly. Training in partnership with his father Tony, the Melbourne Cup-winning horseman is eager to see how the Yulong-owned daughter of Tagaloa performs in a race...
Surf’s up again for Holymanz in 2026 Coastal Classic
Holymanz has turned the Coastal Classic into his own personal playground. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has captured both editions of the 1700-metre event, the centrepiece of Geelong’s feature Saturday meeting and a race famous for its surfboard trophy. The six-year-old Cambridge Stud runner returns in 2026 looking to complete a hat-trick and,...
King’s Secret successful at maiden Stakes test in 2026 Canterbury Sprint
Joe Pride isn’t drawing direct comparisons between King’s Secret and champion half-brother Private Eye, but he believes the gelding’s latest win has opened the door to bigger assignments. The Warwick Farm trainer watched the four-year-old claim his first black-type success in Thursday’s Listed Canterbury Sprint and is confident it won’t be...
Ninja out to cement Magic Millions Guineas 2026 claims
Ninja will be given a valuable stakes-level examination this Saturday as his Magic Millions Guineas build-up reaches its final stages. The MyRacehorse-owned gelding steps into Group company for the first time when he contests the $300,000 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) at Eagle Farm. With only four runs under his belt, Ninja nevertheless...
Persistence paying on McArdle’s homefront ahead of 2026 Geelong Diamond
While many trainers will soon be immersed in yearling inspections, John McArdle is focused on a promising homebred as Divine Dot continues her rise in Saturday’s Geelong Diamond. The Mornington-based horseman sends the two-year-old filly to the $150,000 Geelong Diamond (1100m) after an authoritative debut win that turned heads late last...