Horse Racing News
Lindermann supreme romp in 2025 Hill Stakes
Champion trainer Chris Waller and jockey Nash Rawiller combined for another big-race triumph as Lindermann produced a trademark front-running display to capture the $2 million Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill. Rawiller, who guided the gelding to his Rosehill Guineas win in 2023, has been aboard for nine of his past ten...
Waller out to make another stallion in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas
Chris Waller’s stable is poised for another big spring highlight, with Wodeton heading betting for Saturday’s $3 million Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). The $1.6 million Magic Millions colt has finished second in both the Golden Slipper and Golden Rose, and a Group 1 win would further elevate his already significant...
Treasurethe Moment to rebound in the 2025 Might And Power Stakes
Trainer Matt Laurie admits the small field for Saturday’s Group 1 Might And Power (2000m) at Caulfield isn’t the ideal scenario for Treasurethe Moment as she builds toward the Cox Plate, but says the star mare is primed to perform. The $1 million race attracted only five acceptors, and with Light...
Elamaz to strip fitter for 2025 Hill Stakes tilt
Elamaz will look to bounce back and build on his solid first-up performance when he tackles the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill on Saturday, with trainer Adrian Bott confident the French import will improve significantly second-up. The gelding, a strong winner of the McKell Cup (2000m) earlier this year,...
Caulfield outing on way to the 2025 Melbourne Cup
Several Caulfield Cup hopefuls will look to clinch their place in the field through Saturday’s Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m), which grants the winner a ballot exemption into next week’s $5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m). Of the 29 horses still vying for a start in the Caulfield Cup, Post Impressionist,...
US import poised to Pounce in 2025 The Nivison
Champion trainer Chris Waller has rewritten the book on transforming European stayers into Australian stars — and now he’s turning his attention to the next frontier: American imports. With the European bloodstock market increasingly tapped, Waller’s stable has begun welcoming high-quality runners from the US, including Yulong’s mares Moira, Full Count...
Draw and trip suit Rivellino in 2025 Caulfield Guineas
Kris Lees is confident Rivellino can make an impact when he steps out for his Melbourne debut in Saturday’s Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). The son of Dundeel has drawn barrier three and will be ridden by Craig Williams, with Lees hopeful a good gate and a rise in distance will...
Pinstriped peaking for 2025 Toorak Handicap assault
Enver Jusufovic believes Pinstriped is ready to peak as he steps up to the mile in Saturday’s Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The gelding, who provided Jusufovic with his first elite-level victory in last year’s Memsie Stakes (1400m), has taken longer than usual to reach full fitness this preparation....
Hawkes colt fresh for 2025 Roman Consul Stakes test at Rosehill
Star three-year-old Gallo Nero resumes in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill as Hawkes Racing prepares him for a summer assault on the Magic Millions Guineas (1400m). The talented colt by Wootton Bassett is best remembered for defeating Apocalyptic at Randwick in December — the filly who has...
Timing critical for 2025 Caulfield Guineas pair
The powerful Chris Waller yard may hold the top two favourites for Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas, but co-trainer Mick Price is confident his stable’s pair can give them a real shake. Waller’s duo, Autumn Boy ($3.50) and Wodeton ($4), lead the market, but Price and co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr have their own...