Horse Racing News
Carnival horses trial at Rosehill, Savvy Hallie ready to impress
With Sydney's final Saturday metropolitan meeting for the season on the horizon, a fresh wave of carnival-bound horses are set to participate in barrier trials at Rosehill Gardens as they intensify their preparations for their seasonal comebacks.Among the notable runners expected to feature in Friday's session are Australian Derby victor...
Silent Thinker aiming for back-to-back wins at Ipswich
Trainer Matthew Dunn is confident that his promising three-year-old, Silent Thinker, is on track to become a Saturday-class competitor, but for now, he's focused on current races.The gelding is scheduled to compete in the Barrier Reef Pools Handicap (1350m) at Ipswich this Friday, marking his third race. He is seeking...
Improving filly French Accord breaks maiden at Sandown
French Accord has been rewarded for her consistent efforts with a maiden win at Sandown.After securing second place in her initial two starts at Bendigo and Geelong, French Accord delivered a decisive performance to win the Sportsbet Fast Form Plate (1200m) on Wednesday.Ridden by Luke Currie, French Accord ($4.80) surged...
Canterbury hosts juvenile triumph for Payne and Lloyd
The quality of stablemates Persian Wonder and Krasina shone through as they both broke their maidens at Canterbury, though Persian Wonder's victory was particularly hard-earned.Having contested some of the leading autumn two-year-old events, including a second placing in the Group 3 Baillieu Handicap (1400m), Persian Wonder ($3.30) settled in the...
Litt anticipates improved performance from Barber with better weather
Trainer Richard Litt is hopeful that conditions will finally favour Barber at Randwick, following a preparation hampered by challenging tracks and unfortunate circumstances.Having been scratched from Rosehill last Saturday due to the rain-affected ground, Barber is now scheduled to participate in the Elite Sand and Soil Handicap (1100m) this weekend....
Zou Sensation avoids travel for Bletchingly Stakes bid
Following a disappointing interstate performance, the Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained gelding Zou Sensation will now stick to a strict Victorian racing program.The gelding is set to make his return in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield this Saturday, with higher Group 1 targets potentially on...
Multiple race engagements for Signature Scent from Maher stable
The Ciaron Maher racing stable has presented three-year-old filly Signature Scent with a trio of potential races to add to her career record, including two Stakes events.Signature Scent holds nominations for the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) and a Three-Year-Old Handicap (1100m) at Caulfield, alongside the Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m)...
Beiwacht shows class in Warwick Farm trial for Waller
The highly-rated colt Beiwacht, a dual Group One victor, was a prominent figure in the initial trial at Warwick Farm on Tuesday, demonstrating impressive form to win the 900m heat.This son of Bivouac, belonging to Godolphin, made the transition from three-year-old races to open-age competition in the Autumn, adding the...
Cosmic Crusader set for Victorian debut in Bletchingly Stakes
Trainer Andrea Leek is yet to pinpoint the exact spring campaign for Cosmic Crusader, but she is anticipating his racecourse return this Saturday.The Group 1-winning Western Australian gelding is scheduled to make his Victorian racing debut in the $200,000 Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes, a 1200m contest at Caulfield.This five-year-old entire,...
Randwick trials see Waller's stars return
A significant contingent of Chris Waller's established racehorses, prominently featuring the acclaimed mare Autumn Glow, commenced their spring preparations at Randwick on Monday morning.The initial three trials, all conducted over 900 metres on the Kensington track following a postponement from Friday due to wet conditions, showcased numerous Group 1 winners...