Horse Racing News
Stakes options beckon for Ryan and Alexiou youngster
The Percy Sykes Stakes is among the potential targets for Trapeze Artist filly Pleasure Queen after she made a winning debut on Randwick’s Kensington track. Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou praised the filly’s significant improvement over the past few months, especially after she showed little promise early in her preparation. “She was going nowhere...
Offen dares to dream of winning the Bluff Knoll
“It costs nothing to dream and everything not to.” This quote from Rodney White is a philosophy that Joanna Offen lives by. The Esperance trainer is a dreamer and hopes to turn one of her dreams into reality when I Am Spartacus lines up in the $400,000 Bluff Knoll (1099m) at Albany...
Taylor’s trio ready to peak for QTIS Jewels card targets
The Gold Coast area, battered by wind and rain, has been in recovery mode this week, with the racecourse emerging in a strong position after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred passed through seven days ago. More than 600 millimetres of rain fell at the Gold Coast Turf Club following the cyclone’s worst effects,...
Forgotten Memo poised to rebound in the Magic Night Stakes
Peter Snowden is hopeful that Memo can redeem herself in the Magic Night Stakes after her first unplaced finish in five starts. The filly had a promising start to her career, including a second-place finish in the Magic Millions Classic, but her recent run in the Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m)...
Toughening up trip to Adelaide for Genteel
Flemington-based trainer Steve Richards hopes a trip across the border to Adelaide for Genteel will help with the promising stayer’s long-term progression. Genteel has raced just five times to date, for a solitary win in maiden grade at Seymour, but Richards views the Sportsbet Handicap (2250m) at Morphettville Parks on Saturday as being...
Pride Of Jenni makes racing return in the Peter Young Stakes
Trainer Ciaron Maher is thrilled to see Pride Of Jenni return to the track in the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The former Horse of the Year has been out of action for over four months following a bleeding attack. Her retirement was announced after...
Williams, Jusufovic pursue seventh heaven in the Country Mile Series Final
Craig Williams and Enver Jusufovic have formed a formidable partnership, and they’ll be hoping to continue their winning ways at Caulfield this Saturday. Last weekend at Flemington, Williams guided Mytemptation to victory, marking his first ride for Jusufovic in 2025 and extending his unbeaten streak with the stable to six wins. Now,...
Coeur Volante bidding for emotional Coolmore Classic result
Victorian mare Coeur Volante will attempt to secure a sentimental win in the Coolmore Classic, as the stable continues to honor the late Michael Moroney. The revered Melbourne Cup-winning trainer passed away last month after making a return to racing following illness. His training partner, Glen Thompson, has taken the reins...
Tempesta in Que for G1 Australian Cup start
Que Tempesta’s spring campaign didn’t go as planned, but the Lindsay Park stable hopes the imported stayer can make an impact this autumn, beginning with the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Aiming for the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup last spring, the Irish-bred galloper showed promise...
Gear change for Hedged in the VOBIS Gold Sprint
Mick Price is hopeful that Hedged can finally showcase his potential in the upcoming VOBIS Gold Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield, as long as he keeps his mind focused. The sprinter will wear earmuffs for the first time during the race, a tactic that the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable...