Horse Racing News
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...
Ndola chasing Australian Guineas win for Lindsay Park
The Lindsay Park stable, led by Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, is aiming to return to the winner’s circle in the Australian Guineas this Saturday, with Ndola representing the team in the Group 1 1600m contest at Flemington. Lindsay Park last tasted success in the Australian Guineas when Miss Finland...
McEvoy mare to show she’s Bossy in the VOBIS Gold Comet
Ballarat-based trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy believe Bossy Nic’s ability to handle straight-track racing will be a key asset as she returns to Flemington. Having won her last start at the track, Bossy Nic is preparing for the VOBIS Gold Comet (1000m) this Saturday. The race, open exclusively to VOBIS Gold-qualified horses,...
Stevenson heads local hopes on Launceston Cup day
With Wednesday’s Launceston Cup fast approaching, Wesley Vale trainer Glenn Stevenson is placing his faith in Asva and Ashy Boy to deliver strong performances in the Group 3 feature. The $250,000 contest will see local hopes go up against a formidable Victorian presence. Asva secured his place in the field following...
Another Prophet chasing another G1 win in the Australian Guineas
Trainer Ciaron Maher is preparing for a strong showing in Saturday’s Australian Guineas, with Another Prophet leading his stable’s charge. Maher, who co-trained Hitotsu to victory in 2022 and guided Southport Tycoon to success in 2023, is hoping for a hat-trick in the prestigious Group 1 race. While Kalkallo and Railway...
Luckless Queen chases Bunbury Cup glory
Justine Erkelens is looking to put a challenging preparation behind her as she aims star mare Own The Queen at the upcoming Bunbury Cup (2000m). The four-year-old was a dominant force in the three-year-old ranks last season, completing an impressive treble with wins in the Ascot 1000 Guineas (1800m), Natasha Stakes...
Snowdome continues resurgence in Pinjarra Classic
Ascot trainer Neville Parnham enjoyed further success with resurgent sprinter Snowdome who took out the Listed Tabtouch Pinjarra Classic (1300m) at Pinjarra. Snowdome, ridden by Brad Parnham, led all the way and despite the pressure applied by Man Crush, he proved too tough to run down and won by a neck. Man...
Daggers set for Flemington return in Inglis Sprint
Daggers impressed by winning his first two starts as a three-year-old, which led the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable to think he could be their top contender for the spring season. After his initial victories, he ran third over 1400m at Flemington, and then stepped up to 1600m for the...