Horse Racing News
Star NZ sprinter to line-up in 2025 The Quokka field
Crocetti is set to showcase New Zealand’s sprinting prowess in Perth next month, representing the Trackside NZ/Perth Racing slot in the $5 million Quokka (1200m). Having secured nine victories from 14 starts, Crocetti earned an invitation from Entain New Zealand—operators of Trackside TV, the TAB, and betcha betting brands—following his success...
Dubai Honour heads cracking G1 Tancred Stakes field
Dubai Honour is set to make his long-awaited return to Sydney for the first time in two years, gearing up for the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. His handler, Isabella Paul, is confident that he arrives as a more seasoned and well-rounded competitor. Back in the autumn of 2023, Dubai Honour announced...
Unbeaten Rose shows appetite for success ahead of Vinery Stud Stakes
A change in the feeding routine of Verona Rose is proving to be a game-changer as she takes the next crucial step towards the ATC Australian Oaks. The Castelvecchio filly was bought with classic aspirations in mind, and after a debut victory at Kembla Grange in November, trainer Gary Portelli opted...
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...