Horse Racing News
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...
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...