Horse Racing News
Star colt to miss key Magic Millions Classic 2026 lead-up BJ McLachlan Stakes
Paradoxium’s Golden Coast mission is in jeopardy after the star juvenile was ruled out of the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm due to illness. The colt travelled from Sydney overnight on Tuesday, but after settling in Brisbane, trainer Bjorn Baker confirmed the youngster had become unwell and was scratched from...
Take two for 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes & Golden Slipper hopeful Guest House
Guest House will make a delayed debut this Saturday when the promising colt steps out at Cranbourne after a late scratching last weekend. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained youngster was originally entered for the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) at Caulfield Heath but was withdrawn after drawing poorly. Connections...
Sydney autumn campaign starts at Sandown in 2025 Christmas Stakes
A measured return at Sandown will kick-start what Grahame Begg hopes becomes a Group 1 autumn campaign for Cilacap. The mare resumes in the Listed Christmas Stakes (1200m) on Friday before heading to Sydney for a carefully plotted carnival preparation. Begg has highlighted the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) and the Group...
Paradoxium ready for final 2026 Magic Millions Classic test
Trainer Bjorn Baker is confident Paradoxium is ready to uphold his Magic Millions favouritism following a sharp final workout ahead of Saturday’s BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The promising colt completed his final serious gallop at Warwick Farm on Tuesday before being transported to Queensland, arriving safely in Brisbane on...
Tigroni edging closer to 2026 Magic Millions Classic goal
An unexpected change of course could yet pay dividends for Tigroni as she edges closer to a start in the Magic Millions Classic. The filly had originally been aimed at a midweek debut last month with a view towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic qualifier at Wyong on December 10. When that...
Tulloch Lodge a Major chance for 2025 Summer Cup success
Two stablemates, two different journeys, and one Boxing Day target for Tulloch Lodge. Adrian Bott admits there is little between Major Beel and Shangri La Spring as they prepare to lock horns again in the Group 3 Summer Cup (2000m). The pair last met in late November when Major Beel finished just...
Jigsaw to jump-out at Caulfield Heath ahead of 2026 Railway Stakes tilt at Ellerslie
Jigsaw will showcase his readiness for an international campaign when he steps out in a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter is being prepared with the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 24 firmly on the radar. The gelding has not been seen in race...
Craig sticks with Craig in 2025 Lord Stakes
Craig is poised to continue his comeback when he lines up in Friday’s Listed Lord Stakes (1600m) at Sandown. The promising galloper endured a testing year on the sidelines after suffering a bone chip injury and later undergoing surgery to correct a breathing issue. Trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Craig...
2026 Royal Ascot still on Lady Of Camelot’s agenda
Lady Of Camelot has returned to pre-training with Royal Ascot still firmly in the minds of her connections ahead of an autumn carnival campaign. The 2024 Golden Slipper winner has been absent since her third placing in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) in March, with minor issues leading to a spring spell. Co-trainer...
Kingswood heads to NZ in search of G1 in the 2025 Zabeel Classic
Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood has embarked on an international mission with Kingswood as preparations continue for his first runner abroad. Bedggood and the entire flew out of Melbourne on Saturday night ahead of the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. The New Zealand trip offers the chance to...