Horse Racing News
Key rider bookings for Maher in the 2025 Adelaide Cup
Ciaron Maher is no stranger to success, but the Adelaide Cup remains one of the few major trophies missing from his collection. On Monday, he will aim to change that with two contenders, Promises Kept and Goldenstatewarrior, in the Group 2 3200-metre event at Morphettville. Blake Shinn and Michael Dee have...
King Of Pop tops the charts in the Black Opal Stakes
The Black Opal Stakes delivered a dream result for Farnan, as the 2020 Golden Slipper winner sired both the winner and runner-up in Canberra’s biggest race. King Of Pop emerged victorious, holding off Farcited in a thrilling finish, further cementing the dominance of colts and geldings in the Group 3 event,...
Tempted presses 2025 Golden Slipper claims in Reisling Stakes
Top jockey James McDonald has given a glowing endorsement of Tempted’s Golden Slipper prospects after piloting the James Cummings-trained filly to victory in the Group 2 Reisling Stakes at Randwick. The talented daughter of Street Boss impressed with a strong finish, bouncing back from a narrow defeat in the Widden Stakes...
Vinrock displays class in VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes success
Trainer Matt Laurie is now setting his sights on Sydney after Vinrock delivered a dominant performance in the Group 2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes at Flemington. Building on his maiden victory at Pakenham on February 20, the talented colt dictated the pace from the outset, leading all the way in the...
Tom Kitten rules in the G1 All-Star Mile
Godolphin’s Tom Kitten has finally delivered on his immense promise, claiming victory in the Group 1 All-Star Mile at Flemington. A standout as a juvenile, Tom Kitten secured wins in the Listed Fernhill Stakes and the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes as a three-year-old. However, after enduring a winless autumn campaign,...
Linebacker scores 2025 Randwick Guineas win
Linebacker has confirmed his class with a breakthrough win in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas, securing co-trainer Tom Charlton’s first elite-level victory. Despite Broadsiding going in as the dominant $1.60 favourite, Zac Lloyd’s tactical ride ensured Linebacker ($9) was in the right spot to strike. In a gripping finish, the gelding...
Royal Patronage stamps himself as a Doncaster Mile contender
Royal Patronage has made an early statement this autumn, securing a determined first-up win in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick. Kicking off his second preparation under Tulloch Lodge, the six-year-old settled just behind the pace, tracking Here To Shock ($8.50) before surging past in the closing stages to claim...
Joliestar shines in G1 Newmarket Handicap to give Waller second win
Chris Waller has secured his second win in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, thanks to a strategic change of plans with his sprinters. Waller switched Joliestar from Sydney to his Melbourne base just 10 days before the race, while sending Switzerland back to Sydney for the Group 1 Canterbury...
Portelli excited for Kimochi first-up in the Challenge Stakes
Following the form shown in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes this year, trainer Gary Portelli is keeping all options open for his exceptional mare Kimochi. Kimochi claimed an overdue Group 1 victory in the prestigious Victorian race last spring, where she defeated Another Wil, who has since beaten weight-for-age star Mr...
Blue Diamond Stakes placegetters add intrigue to Todman Stakes
The battle between Melbourne and Sydney’s leading juveniles is set to intensify as Blue Diamond placegetters clash with the top three contenders in Golden Slipper betting at Randwick. Victorian duo Tentyris and Tycoon Star, who finished second and third in Melbourne’s premier two-year-old event, will line up against top Sydney youngsters...