Horse Racing News
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...
Kiwi raider chasing Australian Oaks Goldrush
Dubai Goldrush wasn’t even considered for the Australian Oaks when early nominations opened, according to her trainer Pam Gerard. The filly hadn’t won a maiden race at that time, making the classic an unlikely target. “When the ‘noms’ were first put out she hadn’t even won a maiden so we never...
Alalcance primed for G1 Sydney Cup distance test
Alalcance is set to tackle her first 3200-metre race in the Sydney Cup, as trainer Adrian Bott aims to cap her impressive autumn with a Group 1 win over two miles. The mare has already swept through three stakes races this campaign. Her dominant display in last weekend’s Chairman’s Quality (2600m)...
Ceolwulf ready to take on big guns in G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Ceolwulf faces his biggest challenge yet in Saturday’s $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes, where he aims to prove he can match it with Australia’s elite over 2000 metres. The talented miler will line up against a world-class group featuring Cox Plate champion Via Sistina, European contenders Dubai Honour and Rousham Park,...
Scheelite to show form at Bendigo
The training partnership of Ken and Kasey Keys has a history of finding talented racehorses from their modest-sized stable, with Rich Enuff and Soul Patch both going close to Group 1 success. Scheelite emerged as their next big hope after two promising early wins, sparking dreams of elite-level victories. But his...
Short journey to Sydney Cup no issue for Zardozi
Despite her preparation not following the traditional script, Godolphin is confident Zardozi is ready to contend in Saturday’s $5 million Sydney Cup. Most of her opponents have had recent runs over extended distances, but Zardozi heads into the race off a strong placing in the Australian Cup (2000m). Assistant trainer Darren Beadman...
Better Bendigo track to suit Arran Bay in Golden Mile
Phillip Stokes is hopeful that Arran Bay can make an impact in Saturday’s Golden Mile at Bendigo, but concedes the gelding might still be one run away from peak condition. Arran Bay steps up from a 1200m first-up outing to 1600m in the Listed race and will have to overcome both...
Patience pays off with Santa Ana Moon
The connections of Santa Ana Moon finally got their reward after a long wait, as the colt captured his maiden win in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Plate (1200m) at Sandown. Prepared by Leon and Troy Corstens in partnership with Will Larkin, the three-year-old overcame early career interruptions to secure his breakthrough...