Horse Racing News
Chris Waller eyes Group 1 double with Atishu
Chris Waller is preparing Atishu for a Group 1 assault at Flemington, with two prestigious races on the horizon. The mare has joined Waller’s Melbourne team ahead of the Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m) this Saturday, before tackling the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) in three weeks. Atishu is already a Flemington...
North England on track for G2 Todman Stakes
After a brief setback two weeks ago, trainer Adrian Bott remains optimistic that North England will be back in action at Randwick this Saturday. Bott, together with co-trainer Gai Waterhouse, is focused on ensuring the talented colt stays on course for the Golden Slipper. His next step is the $300,000 Group...
Stretan looking to be a 2025 Newmarket Handicap Angel
Phillip Stokes had a clear plan when targeting the Newmarket Handicap with Stretan Angel, and securing Adelaide jockey Lachlan Neindorf for the ride was a key part of it. Stokes and Neindorf have had success together before, winning the Group 1 Sangster Stakes in Adelaide last year, and Neindorf remains a...
China Sea continues on G1 Australian Derby path
China Sea, a Victoria Derby placegetter, is preparing to move closer to his autumn carnival goals in Sydney with a run in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas. The 1600m Randwick Guineas for three-year-olds on Saturday will be China Sea’s second race of the campaign, after a less-than-ideal return in the 1400m...
Aeliana to line-up up against the boys in G1 Randwick Guineas
Chris Waller is no stranger to success in elite-level racing, and this Saturday, he is targeting another Group 1 triumph at Randwick with one of his standout three-year-old fillies. Castelvecchio filly Aeliana will once again take on the colts and geldings in the $1 million Group 1 Randwick Guineas. Runner-up in the...
‘Mr B’ and ‘Mr B 2.0’ Lindsay Park’s 2025 All-Star Mile runners
Lindsay Park has decided not to take up the All-Star Mile wildcard that Marble Arch secured at Flemington on Saturday, instead setting their focus on Sydney with the in-form mare. The Per Incanto mare broke through for her first Group 2 success in the Blamey Stakes (1600m), which granted her automatic...
G1 Doncaster Mile start probable for Ceolwulf
Trainer Joe Pride remained composed despite his frustration at Ceolwulf missing the Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Already a two-time Group 1 winner and runner-up in the 2024 Australian Derby, the four-year-old was primed for another showdown with Via Sistina and Fangirl over the mile distance. “It was disappointing to...
Waller chases change of luck in G1 Newmarket Handicap with Joliestar
Chris Waller understands that no matter how well a horse is prepared, luck often plays a crucial role in racing. And as Joliestar gears up for her next assignment, it’s the one thing he’s hoping for. Next Saturday, the promising filly will compete in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at...
Shining Smile continues winning run
Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes may now have to raise the bar even further with Shining Star after the colt extended his winning streak to four at Flemington. Ending his spring campaign with a win at Caulfield, Shining Smile has returned this time in to record three wins...
Rivellino makes it three in G2 Skyline Stakes
A juvenile who can handle a high-pressure race is just what a trainer needs where Golden Slipper aspirations are concerned and Kris Lees believes Rivellino can stack up in three weeks’ time after maintaining his perfected record at Randwick, and provided Jason Collett with the two-year-old double on the day. Winning over 1000-metres, then 1100m,...