Horse Racing News
South Australian Derby campaign continues at the Parks
As Stuart Gower approaches the latter stages of his training career, he is hopeful that Darknconfidential can deliver the Group 1 victory that has so far remained out of reach. The gelding is being aimed at the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville in May, with his next...
Within The Law set for the G2 Sweet Embrace Stakes
After a strong showing at Rosehill, Bjorn Baker’s barn looks to maintain momentum at Randwick, with Within The Law aiming to confirm her Golden Slipper credentials. The Lucky Vega filly has already banked a win in the $500,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m) and a close second in the Inglis Millennium, proving her...
Price and Kent Jnr double up in $1million Inglis Sprint
Since concluding his spring campaign, Reserve Bank has been carefully prepped by trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr for a major three-year-old sprint at Flemington. That race is set for this Saturday, where Reserve Bank and stablemate Hot Digity Boom will line up in the lucrative $1 million Inglis Sprint...
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...