Horse Racing News
Luke Cartwright rides treble at Sandown
Luke Cartwright delivered a breakout performance at Sandown Hillside, landing a metropolitan treble aboard runners trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman in a dream three-race stretch. The apprentice’s winning spree began in race five with Suances, a $15 chance who flashed home out wide to deny favourite Changing Colours. Next...
Philia too good in 2025 The Roses at Doomben
David Vandyke’s tough filly Philia has emerged as the new favourite for the Queensland Oaks after leading all the way in the Group 2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben. Philia ($3.70) overcame pressure up front to notch her fourth win from six starts, fighting off late challenger Jenni’s Meadow ($31) by...
Casual Connection could target the 2025 Brisbane Cup
Casual Connection gave trainer John Sargent a familiar winning feeling at Randwick, claiming the PF Civil Handicap (2400m) for the second straight year and prompting consideration of another trip north for the Brisbane Cup (3200m). The six-year-old gelding thrived on the heavy track, rolling forward and kicking clear under apprentice Molly...
2025 Queensland Oaks decision looms after filly Let’s Fly at Randwick
Connections of Let’s Fly will give serious consideration to paying the late nomination fee for the Queensland Oaks after the filly made a mess of her Randwick rivals to post a runaway win. Trained by Richard and Will Freedman, Let’s Fly ($31) raced handy to the speed throughout and was still under...
Shailer’s Star wins the 2025 Magic Millions National Classic
Trainer Paul Shailer landed a career milestone at the Gold Coast on Friday night as Isti Star claimed the $1 million Magic Millions National 2YO Classic (1000m) with a commanding performance. The daughter of Better Than Ready was expertly handled by jockey Michael Rodd and delivered on her promise with a...
Miss Ole stamps her 2025 Spring Racing Carnival credentials
Trainer Clinton McDonald was full of praise for two-year-old Miss Ole after she bounced back from a luckless debut to post a strong win at Sandown Hillside on Saturday. Miss Ole, backed into a $2.50 favourite with top betting apps, settled beautifully under Ben Melham before surging to the front late...
2025 JJ Atkins Stakes and Oxlade Stakes options for exciting Agarwood
Promising youngster Agarwood kept her unbeaten streak alive at Randwick on Saturday, cruising to an impressive front-running victory and putting herself in contention for a Queensland winter campaign—or a well-earned spell ahead of a spring tilt. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, the filly followed up her debut win at...
Lane plans a bossy end to 2025 Belmont Sprint
Trainer Michael Lane is confident The Boss Lady can deliver a strong performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) before heading to the paddock in preparation for the Ascot carnival later this year. After a successful start to her campaign in the Roma Cup (1100m), the mare finished sixth in...
Sequista in bid to get 2025 Oxlade Stakes campaign back on track
Sequista’s path to Brisbane has taken a detour after a minor incident during transport sidelined her from a key lead-up race, but trainer Gerald Ryan still believes a winter stakes race could be within reach. The promising filly was the early favourite for a two-year-old feature at Gosford but was withdrawn...
Wuddzz wants it wet at Randwick races
Henry Dwyer is juggling preparations for two key runners this weekend, with Group 1-winning mare Asfoora having her final tune-up before Royal Ascot and consistent mudlark Wuddzz set to strike on a rain-affected track in Sydney. Asfoora, winner of the King Charles III Stakes (1000m), will complete her final piece of...