Horse Racing News
Ciaron Maher provides insight into Pride Of Jenni's performance
Trainer Ciaron Maher has provided some insight into the underwhelming performance of Pride Of Jenni in Saturday’s Australian Cup. Maher revealed that the mare came through the race in good condition and suggested that the run could be attributed to the challenge of backing up just two weeks after her strong...
Ciaron Maher sets sights on the Easter Cup
Following his Australian Cup triumph last weekend, Ciaron Maher is setting his sights on another major 2000-metre race, this time at Caulfield. After claiming victory with Light Infantry Man in the Australian Cup, Victoria’s leading trainer is preparing a strong team for the Group 3 Easter Cup, where he is expected...
Private Harry sets sights on The Everest, skips G1 TJ Smith Stakes
One of the highly anticipated Group 1 races at Randwick this Saturday will proceed without undefeated sprinter Private Harry, who has been withdrawn from the $3 million T J Smith Stakes. On Monday morning, co-owner Kurrinda Bloodstock confirmed that the talented Harry Angel colt, who recently secured victory in The Galaxy,...
Shinn to replace McDonald on key rides at Rosehill
Blake Shinn shapes as a key beneficiary of the postponement of Saturday’s Rosehill meeting with the top Melbourne rider snapped up to fill vacancies created by James Mcdonald’s inability to ride at the meeting. McDonald, who was engaged for a number of key chances at Saturday’s fixture, has commitments in Dubai during...
Stokes stable sets sights on blacktype in Clare Lindop Stakes
The Phillip Stokes stable is chasing some blacktype for a couple of fillies in the Clare Lindop Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville this Saturday. Stokes saddles up Comanche Miss and Pelevecchio as the pair try and achieve ‘Black Type’ status before there is an influx of fillies for the bigger races in...
McDonald confident in River Of Stars' chances for Tancred Stakes win
James Mcdonald is almost without peer as a jockey but his judgement of horseflesh will be put to the test when he partners River Of Stars in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. One of six runners for trainer Chris Waller in the staying feature, River Of Stars is among two Yulong-owned, European...
Peter V’Landys on the verge of big decision
“I think he’s now – and I’ve made a lot of phone calls – on the verge of deciding between racing and rugby league,” he said. “At his age with a young family, I think the jobs have become too stressful for him to manage and have some sort of decent...
Neasham’s Rosehill challenge: Wide barriers bring hope with rain
Wide barriers are the order of the day for Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald’s team at Rosehill and that might not be a negative. Heavy rain is predicted on Saturday and Archibald is hoping that if it does eventuate, the deteriorating track conditions will favour horses drawn out. “We’ve got a lot...
Godolphin's Zardozi looks to extend winning streak at Australian Cup
Godolphin and James Cummings will chase a third straight win in the Australian Cup when Zardozi steps out in the Group 1 contest on Saturday. Cascadian won the 2000m weight-for-age contest in 2023 and again last year, both times with Ben Melham in the saddle. This year Jamie Melham chases her second win...
Grahame Begg praises HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic as perfect prep for Arrowfield Sprint
Trainer Grahame Begg has applauded Racing Victoria and the Victoria Racing Club with their programming of the HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic. The Listed race for three-year-olds over 1100m on Saturday carries $500,000 in prize money and has attracted 18 runners. Begg said it was the perfect lead-in race towards the Group 2...