Horse Racing News
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,...
Waller proud as Champion mare Via Sistina back a winner
Chris Waller showing emotion is well established but what was new was a new record set with eleven victories in the Verry Elleegant Stakes as Via Sistina returned to the winners’ stall at Randwick. For a man who has won 173 group one races, these wins are yet to become the norm for...
Lady Shenandoah digs deep in G1 Surround Stakes win
Star filly Lady Shenandoah has shown her class but also been forced to call on her fighting qualities to win a thrilling Group 1 Surround Stakes at Randwick. Off the back of a dominant Flight Stakes win last spring and an effortless first-up success this autumn in the Light Fingers Stakes, the...
Feroce gives Sutton maiden Group 1 win in Australian Guineas
It has been a whirlwind 11 months in the training career of Dominic Sutton who landed his first Group 1 winner when Feroce took out the Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington. Sutton commenced his training career at Pakenham last year and had his first runner, followed by his first winner, at that track...
Emotions ride high for Josh Brown in the Esperance Cup
Racing is often seen as a tough sport, but emotions will be front and center when Passion For War competes in Sunday’s Freight Lines Group Esperance Cup (2010m). The gelding, coming off a recent win, will line up in the Esperance Cup, but without the guidance of his former trainer,...