Horse Racing News
Mott lands late call up win at Sandown
A stroke of luck for Jamie Mott came at Sandown when he picked up a last-minute ride on Bancory Bay after Jye McNeil was sidelined due to an injury scare at Mornington. Mott made the most of the opportunity, pushing Bancory Bay to a gritty victory in the Evergreen Handicap (1500m),...
Island Dream books a Kembla Grange Classic date with Rosehill win
Chris Waller had high hopes that Island Dream could prove herself ready for a step up in class, and she did exactly that with a stylish win at Rosehill. The filly, a homebred by 2016 Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) champion Divine Prophet, is now on course for the Group 3...
Local outsider causes upset in the Launceston Cup
Distrustful Award delivered an emotional victory for Tasmanian racing fans, producing a stunning last-to-first finish to win Wednesday’s $250,000 Launceston Cup. Overcoming a slow getaway, the five-year-old stormed home in the 2400-metre Group 3, denying the heavily-backed Promises Kept ($1.65) and handing trainer Peter Luttrell one of his biggest career wins. “I...
A storm is coming for Grantham in the Esperance Cup
Citino has long been aimed at the Esperance Cup, but Stormageddon’s unexpected rise to staying races has been a major boost for trainer Michael Grantham. Despite a taxing campaign that began in August, Stormageddon’s last-start 2000m victory at Pinjarra demonstrated why he’s now a leading Esperance Cup contender. After enduring a tough...
Young ones to make Freedman Sydney impression
Anthony and Sam Freedman are taking a steady approach as they establish their Sydney stable, prioritizing attention to detail while keeping their numbers small. They hope to make an impression at Randwick on Saturday with their promising juveniles. “There’s no rush to expand beyond the 24 boxes we currently have,” Sam...
Gelded Golden Mile ‘flying’ ahead of return in the Liverpool City Cup
James Cummings and Godolphin may have hoped Golden Mile would make his mark in the breeding barn, but the gelding remains an important figure within their team. The son of Astern will take the next step in his racing career this Saturday in the $250,000 Group 3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m)...
Alsephina set for the G2 Guy Walter Stakes
Alsephina arrived in Sydney early Thursday morning, in great condition, after making the journey from Perth via Victoria, which added some extra time to her trip. Trainer Grant Williams has established a solid track record of shipping his horses from Western Australia for eastern states features, and following a successful 2023...
High hopes for Amelia’s Jewel in Guy Walter Stakes return
Archibald and Annabel Neasham are eager to see Amelia’s Jewel make her return in the Guy Walter Stakes (1400m), hoping she can finally clinch a long-awaited victory. Since moving to their stable a year ago, Amelia’s Jewel has shown consistent form but has yet to secure a win under their banner....
Public Attention NZ bound for the The NZB Kiwi
Public Attention, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, is heading to New Zealand to contest a prestigious slot race. The talented colt will take part in the Ozzie Kheir slot for The NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on March 8, meaning he will not line up for the Group...
Waller stars clash again in the G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes
James McDonald is set to reunite with Cox Plate winner Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick, where she will attempt to turn the tables on her talented stablemate Fangirl. After finishing third in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) under Kerrin McEvoy, Via Sistina will now...