Horse Racing News
In-form Shanwah primed for G1 Australian Derby mission
Leading trainer Ciaron Maher is banking on a tried and tested lead-up path as Shanwah gets set to tackle the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) this weekend at Randwick. Shanwah has gone from strength to strength this campaign, stringing together four straight victories, including strong showings in the Autumn Classic (1800m)...
Trainers banking on Sunshine for G1 TJ Smith Stakes
The absence of Bella Nipotina and Private Harry has left this year’s Group 1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m) wide open, and Sunshine In Paris looks ready to take advantage at Randwick on Saturday. After finishing less than a length away in fifth place in last year’s edition, the mare returns...
Linebacker out to continue 3YOs heady G1 Doncaster Mile run
Linebacker remains the horse to beat in the Doncaster Mile, with trainer John O’Shea satisfied his three-year-old has enjoyed a flawless preparation leading into Saturday’s feature. Despite drawing barrier 14 on Tuesday night, the colt continues to head the market at $6. O’Shea is full of praise for the way the...
Geraldton Cup 2025 the mission for Hughes
For Allan Hughes, the Geraldton Cup is the one that’s gotten away. The decorated provincial trainer has claimed just about every regional feature across the mid-west — except the big one in his own backyard. But on Sunday, Hughes heads to the $125,000 Geraldton Cup with one of his best chances...
Steinem back in 2025 Victoria Handicap after failed stud bid
Following an unsuccessful breeding attempt and brief retirement, Steinem is ready to return to racing at Caulfield. She will contest the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday, marking her first race since running eighth behind Deny Knowledge in the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington last November. Her most notable...
Nepotism shows class in Baillieu Handicap win
Nepotism may have missed his chance in the Golden Slipper, but the talented two-year-old colt made a strong statement with an impressive victory in the Group 3 Baillieu at Rosehill, keeping his Group 1 ambitions alive this autumn. Prepared by the training partnership of Michael, John, and Wayne Hawkes, Nepotism kicked...
Tulloch Stakes placegetters likely Australia Derby bound
Following an unsuccessful breeding attempt and brief retirement, Steinem is ready to return to racing at Caulfield. She will contest the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday, marking her first race since running eighth behind Deny Knowledge in the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington last November. Her most notable...
Parnham’s classy 3YO nearing racing return
Neville Parnham is excited about the upcoming return of September Born, a promising three-year-old who looks set to make an impact during the winter racing season. The Playing God colt, who shares bloodlines with Group 1 winner Kay Cee, has already shown he has what it takes, and his trainer believes...
Ceolwulf wins narrowly in Neville Sellwood Stakes
Ceolwulf finally broke through for his first win of the autumn carnival, narrowly claiming victory in the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill after a tense finish. Last spring’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap and King Charles III Stakes winner, Ceolwulf is targeting the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick, and...
Haggas does it again with Dubai Honour in 2025 Tancred Stakes
William Haggas has continued his dominance in Australian racing with Dubai Honour landing a decisive victory in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. Dubai Honour, who went off at $3.20 with online betting sites, maintained his perfect record in Sydney, adding to his previous Group 1 wins in 2023. The gelding...