Horse Racing News
Headwall stakes The Everest claims in Concorde Stakes
Headwall has thrown his name firmly into Everest discussions with a determined victory in Saturday’s Concorde Stakes at Randwick, though Lady Shenandoah’s fast-finishing second almost stole the spotlight. Trainer Matt Smith was delighted to see his stable star return with a win after Group 1 placings last campaign. Held up at...
Rosberg stamps his potential in the 2025 McKenzie Stakes
Trainer Clinton McDonald had his emotions tested at Moonee Valley, first watching former stable runner Angel Capital capture the Chautauqua Stakes, then celebrating when his new colt Rosberg stormed home to win the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m). Angel Capital, winner of last year’s McKenzie Stakes for McDonald, was sold to Yulong...
First stakes winner for revamped Godolphin in 2025 Tramway Stakes
Randwick’s Group racing double on Saturday provided highlights for two top trainers, with Bjorn Baker guiding Pericles to an emotional Tramway Stakes win and Chris Waller celebrating Lindermann’s Chelmsford triumph. Pericles ($9.50) impressed at his first start for Baker, bursting between runners to land the 1400m feature by 1-1/4 lengths from...
Baraqiel scores emotional 2025 Moir Stakes victory
The rollercoaster career of Baraqiel reached its peak on Saturday when the galloper claimed a thrilling win in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. Despite a checkered history with multiple tendon injuries and late withdrawals, the Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained sprinter showed his trademark tenacity....
Waller, McDonald combine for 2025 Wyong Cup success
Australia’s leading trainer-jockey duo of Chris Waller and James McDonald added another jewel to their partnership when Saltcoats claimed the Wyong Cup on Friday. For Waller, it was a ninth success in the $250,000 Listed race, while McDonald secured his fourth win, each of them coming aboard one of the stable’s...
Attrition back on track ahead of 2025 So You Think Stakes
After a luckless first-up run, Attrition has been given a timely reset and is ready to relaunch his spring campaign at Moonee Valley. The entire was badly hampered in the Group 2 Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, leaving trainer Mitchell Freedman to regroup with a barrier trial at Horsham and a...
Yulong confirms star mares to clash in the 2025 Cox Plate
Yulong has confirmed an adjusted spring campaign for its star mares Via Sistina and Treasurethe Moment, who will be kept apart until the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Australian Horse of the Year Via Sistina, prepared by Chris Waller, will miss the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes and is instead scheduled...
The Pendragon makes return at The Valley in the 2025 Chautauqua Stakes
Former New Zealand star The Pendragon is set to begin a new chapter when he resumes in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, his first start for Lindsay Park. The gelding was previously prepared by the late Mike Moroney, who was adamant the horse had the ability...
Oak Hill set to rebound in the 2025 Moir Stakes
The Hayes brothers are hoping Oak Hill can redeem himself when he returns to Moonee Valley for Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes. A brilliant first-up winner at the track and trip, Oak Hill failed to reproduce that form in the Listed Carlyon Stakes, finishing fifth. Ben Hayes said the stable has...
2025 Cox Plate not off the table for Linebacker
Connections of Linebacker will be hoping class can overcome a tricky barrier draw when the colt resumes in the Group 2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick this weekend. Trainer Tom Charlton remains unfazed about the wide gate. “We’d rather get it out of the way early,” he said. “This run will bring...