Horse Racing News
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...
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...