Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
Enxuto aiming for four straight at Flemington
Robbie Griffiths and connections will bid to keep the winning run of Enxuto going when he steps out at Flemington. Following dual victories at Sandown and a last start success at Flemington, Enxuto will take the next step when he runs in the Curragh Handicap (1600m) on Saturday. Griffiths concedes it will...
Stars aligning for Vauban in G1 Tancred Stakes
Former jumper Vauban wasted no time making an impact with a sharp first-up victory, increasing confidence in his ability as he prepares for a more fitting challenge at Rosehill. Previously competing across Europe, Vauban had never raced under 2200m. However, he demonstrated his versatility by charging home to secure the Sky...
Alabama Lass up for Aussie test at Flemington races
Talented New Zealand filly Alabama Lass has already proven her versatility by winning on both right-handed and left-handed tracks. Now, she faces a new challenge—taking on the straight course at Flemington in her Australian debut. Alabama Lass has traveled to Melbourne to compete in the Listed HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic...
Pride turning the screws on G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes bound Ceolwulf
Joe Pride has carefully mapped out Ceolwulf's campaign, with the Neville Sellwood Stakes forming a crucial step in his preparation for a bigger target. Pride has set his sights on the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), and he believes Saturday's Rosehill outing is the ideal way to get there. “This just looked like...
Atishu aims for third Flemington G1 in the Australian Cup
While not necessarily considered alongside Chris Waller's other legendary horses, Atishu continues to be a formidable presence on the racetrack. This seven-year-old mare is set to pursue her third Group 1 victory in the Australian Cup at Flemington this Saturday, aiming for her fourth Group 1 win overall. Atishu shares her age...
Yulong import adds intrigue to the Emancipation Stakes
Michael Kent Jnr acknowledges that he doesn’t quite know what to expect from the former Irish mare Sakti when she makes her Australian debut in the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill, but he is confident that she will have a successful career in Australia. The lightly raced four-year-old, a Listed winner and...
Speedy pair cross paths in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap
The Lindsay Park team, led by Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, is hoping their two sprinters, Joyful Fortune and Acromantula, won't cause any issues for each other in a Stakes race at Flemington. Both will meet in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) on Saturday, with each horse drawing opposite...