Horse Racing News
NZ sprinter locked in for The Quokka
New Zealand’s top sprinter, Crocetti, has officially secured a spot in next month’s Kia-Quokka (1200m) at Ascot, with Trackside NZ/Perth Racing selecting the talented gelding for their slot in the $5 million feature race. Set to carry Kiwi hopes in Western Australia’s richest sprint, the four-year-old arrives with an impressive record...
Oscar’s Fortune bidding to lay down The Quokka marker in Melbourne
Oscar’s Fortune is set to make a crucial return to racing at Flemington this Saturday, with his performance in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) likely to determine his next move. A strong showing will almost guarantee the talented sprinter a ticket to Western Australia for the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m)....
Sunshine In Paris tunes up for the 2025 TJ Smith Stakes
Sunshine In Paris took another step towards the T J Smith Stakes with an impressive exhibition gallop at Randwick’s Kensington track on Wednesday. The Group 1 Champions Sprint winner partnered with race jockey Chad Schofield for a 1000m workout alongside stablemate Lilac, narrowly edging her out at the finish. The duo clocked...
Percy Sykes Stakes the target for Sargent’s promising Lass
Wootton Lass, trained by John Sargent, caused an upset at Randwick’s Kensington track on Wednesday, upstaging $3 million yearling Ernaux and booking herself a shot at black-type success later this autumn. With plenty of hype surrounding Ernaux’s debut, given her hefty price tag as the second-highest priced filly at the 2023...
Catarino back in the groove after Pingrup Cup success
Ava Catarino’s Pingrup Cup (1660m) success was timely, it came at the opportune time for the young rider. Any race win for a jockey is significant, more so for a young apprentice, but Saturday’s victory was laced with a sense of importance. Punching the air in delight as she passed the winning...
Bravo Centurion primed to let rip in Rock Magic Stakes
Bravo Centurion will return to the races at Ascot on Saturday and trainer Luke Fernie is confident the exciting four-year-old can stamp his authority early and confirm a slot in the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m). Bravo Centurion was one of the hottest horses going around in Perth last year, winning six straight...
Ageing mares add to G1 Australian Cup sparkle
Since the early 2000s, racing enthusiasts have been fortunate to witness an increasing number of elite mares extending their careers on the track rather than retiring early. Historically, mares with solid racing credentials were often retired to breeding programs by the age of five or, at most, six. Let’s Elope continued racing...
Champion English jockey to ride at The Championships
Coolmore has secured a top-tier replacement for James McDonald on the opening day of The Championships, with Ryan Moore stepping in to ride at Randwick on April 5. Tom Magnier, Coolmore Australia's principal, confirmed on Tuesday that Moore is set to take over McDonald's engagements for the global powerhouse. “The Dubai World...
Options open for newly crowned Group 1 winner Schwarz
Now that Schwarz has secured his maiden Group 1 victory, the focus shifts to how best to manage his schedule leading up to the breeding season, with a potential trip to England on the table. Co-trainer John O'Shea confirmed on Monday morning that Rosemont Stud will make the final call on...
Warmonger ready for talent-laden G1 Tancred Stakes
Michael Kent Jnr is wary that Warmonger might be facing one of the toughest editions of the Tancred Stakes in recent memory. However, the Cranbourne trainer remains optimistic, given the Group 1 winner's return to peak form. The four-year-old is set to chase his first victory since last year's Queensland Derby...