Horse Racing News
Snowden eyes lucrative prep for consistent King Of Roseau
Added maturity plus a strategy favouring freshness has lifted King Of Roseau to sustained form over the previous year, leaving trainer Peter Snowden certain the quick runner is geared up for rewarding races soon.After placing second in a benchmark contest during last year's matching Gosford card, King Of Roseau has...
Caulfield raid planned for Wagga victor Jarbardar
Trainer Craig Widdison from the border region anticipates that prior racing success will aid Jarbardar in his Caulfield appearance.Securing a debut triumph at Wagga a month ago, the two-year-old gelding is primed for the Sportsbet Feed Handicap (1100m) this Saturday.The handler also nominated the youngster for the Group 3 David...
Record-breaking $5.6m sale for Chayan at Inglis Chairman's Sale
As the concluding entry among the elite lots, Chayan proved well worth the patience, shattering multiple records at Inglis's Chairman's Sale in Sydney Thursday night.This two-year-old I Am Invincible filly, who claimed this season's Group 2 Reisling Stakes and was favourite for the Golden Slipper, went to Coolmore's Tom Magnier...
Family partnership delivers Warrnambool Cup to Any Luck
After piloting Any Luck to a career highlight victory, jockey Kate Walters was overcome with emotion and shed tears.Thursday's Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) represented her debut 'Black Type' triumph, dating back to her professional start in 2000.As the offspring of trainer Wayne Walters, they jointly enjoyed the Warrnambool Cup prize,...
Instigator carries Small to Grand Annual Steeplechase glory post-trauma
Rivals and local trainers promptly applauded Braidon Small's triumph aboard Instigator in the Grand Annual Steeplechase held at Warrnambool.In 2023, Small was found to have a brain tumour, leading to surgery, radiation, and chemo treatments, with the goal of resuming his beloved activity of riding thoroughbreds, especially over jumps."You get...
Gosford Takeover Target Stakes primed for Joe Pride dominance once more
Joe Pride holds a special affection for the Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford, evidenced by his long-standing pattern of victories across more than two decades.His debut effort in 2004 with Red Oog didn't yield the win, but it proved pivotal for the future dual Group 1 champion, introducing him to...
St Gotthard bypasses Gosford as Waller keeps juveniles strong
The prominent trainer Chris Waller has decided to send his $2.7 million purchase St Gotthard, a colt, past Gosford towards a stakes assignment on the Gold Coast, but he'll keep a powerful lineup in the juvenile event at the isolated meeting.Having claimed victory on debut amid midweek fare at Warwick...
Sarrismo tackles stakes grade in Gosford's The Coast feature
With a vital entry into the Big Dance now locked in, up-and-coming gelding Sarrismo readies for his latest hurdle – a black-type examination in the Listed The Coast at Gosford.The gelding boasts a flawless record inside the placings over nine appearances, having assembled three straight victories this term, capped by...
Kennewell seeks jackpot at Adelaide's Morphettville finale
With victories secured over the first two days of the Adelaide Carnival, Lloyd Kennewell looks to build on that form for a significant score at Morphettville on Saturday.Vangogh Bankcheque took out a race on the Australasian Oaks/Sangster Stakes program on April 25, as did Straand Deal for Kennewell during last...
Snowden eyes big run from Beadman in Gold Coast Guineas return
Talented three-year-old colt Beadman is set to revisit his top moment's location as trainer Peter Snowden aims for history to repeat in the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas.Last year's Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) on this card delivered the colt's signature win by eight lengths in dominant style, and now...