Horse Racing News
Jennilala ready to go in the Victoria Handicap
Jennilala is back at Caulfield, aiming to add another feature to her record 12 months after a runner-up effort in the Easter Cup. This time, she tackles the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) under the care of new trainer Gavin Bedggood. Since her transfer from Ciaron Maher, Jennilala has flourished —...
Softer draw brings Aleppo Pine south in Redoute’s Choice Stakes
Aleppo Pine is set to run at Caulfield this Saturday, with the colt drawing favourably and returning to the Melbourne direction, something the Godolphin team believes will suit him. Trainer James Cummings has opted to run the talented youngster in the Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1100m) rather than head north to...
Rivellino on target for Inglis Sires’ tilt
Kris Lees will give his two-year-old colt Rivellino another chance at Group 1 success this weekend, backing up from a strong performance in the Golden Slipper to contest the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes over 1400m at Randwick. Rivellino finished with purpose to grab fourth in the Slipper, just over two lengths...
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...