Horse Racing News
Talented Ayrton back after long break
Ayrton has been absent from the racetrack for nearly a year, but after a well-planned and gradual buildup, he’s now ready to return to Flemington. The gifted gelding will compete in the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) on Saturday, marking his first race since finishing seventh in last year’s All-Star...
Misty Bazeley’s magic dream in the Bunbury Cup
It’s a big challenge, but Misty Bazeley isn’t ruling out the chance of adding a Bunbury Cup to her resume and joining her partner on the trainer’s honor roll. Aaron Bazeley was celebrated after Burger Time’s unexpected victory six years ago, and now it’s Misty Bazeley’s turn to make her mark...
D-day for 2025 Golden Slipper favourite at Randwick
Chris Waller is keeping a calm approach to Wodeton’s Golden Slipper campaign, knowing that the Todman Stakes will be a decisive race for the young colt. The Coolmore-owned two-year-old remains a strong favorite for the Slipper despite a third-place finish at Rosehill in his last race. From a wide draw, he...
Sunshine In Paris draws outside in the G1 Canterbury Stakes
Annabel Neasham is utilizing a well-established approach as Sunshine In Paris prepares to make her autumn return, seeking to maintain her remarkable first-up record in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick. Following her brilliant victory in the VRC Classic at Flemington last spring, Sunshine In Paris is set to compete in a...
Another Wil ready to go in the G1 All Star Mile
With a Group 1 win safely tucked away, the Ciaron Maher stable is looking for Another Wil to land his second at the highest level at Flemington. Another Wil faces six opponents in the All-Star Mile (1600m) on Saturday having disposed of nine rivals in beating Mr Brightside in the Group...
Kid chasing first-up G1 Newmarket Handicap success
Ben Hayes has already secured two victories in the Newmarket Handicap, but this year, he aims to achieve another win, this time with his training partners and brothers, Will and J D. On Saturday, Arkansaw Kid will represent Ben, Will, and J D Hayes in the Group 1 sprint over 1200m...
Schiller backing Swiftfalcon to soar in G1 Randwick Guineas rematch
Jockey Tyler Schiller is optimistic about Swiftfalcon’s chances of turning the tables on Broadsiding when they face off again in the Group One Randwick Guineas after a strong performance last start. In the Hobartville Stakes (1400m), Swiftfalcon had to settle at the rear from a wide draw but produced a remarkable...
Trotter mare ready to Rumble Again in the Aspiration Quality
Trainer Michael Trotter headed to Caulfield for the first-up run of Rumbled Again quietly confident the mare would perform well in her return to racing. Rumbled Again went for a break after winning the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield in November and returned in the Group 3 Mannerism Stakes...
McDonald gifts Waller Warwick Farm opener
James McDonald and Chris Waller are a lethal force on the track, and the top jockey had good reason to ensure that was again the case at the midweek meeting at Warwick Farm. While it was a long way from the Group 1 arena the pair normally dominate, McDonald was thrilled...
Vahala chases interstate double
Stefan Vahala has high hopes of landing an interstate double on Saturday when he starts Aztec Ruler in the Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) in Melbourne and Ice Pick Nick in the Bunbury Stakes (1400m). Aztec Ruler, Stefan Vahala’s stable flagbearer, who gave him his first black-type win as a trainer in...