Horse Racing News
Beiwacht stamps himself on the 2025 Golden Slipper
The Silver Slipper Stakes was meant to shed light on the Golden Slipper picture, but James Cummings and Adam Hyeronimus took the opportunity to introduce Beiwacht as a serious contender with a dominant win at Rosehill. Race favorite Wodeton had a testing run, forced to cover extra ground from barrier nine...
Jimmy stars in the Oakleigh Plate
Jimmysstar delivered on his undeniable promise with a magnificent maiden Group One victory in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Ridden by Ethan Brown, the $7.50 chance showed remarkable speed and determination, accelerating past the $5.50 favorite She’s Bulletproof at the 200m mark and holding off Rey Magnerio ($8)...
Expensive colt Devil Night lands the Blue Diamond Stakes
The Hawkes family, well-known for their substantial contributions to breeding and racing, have once again captured the spotlight with Devil Night’s impressive victory in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. John Hawkes has long been a key figure in the Australian racing scene, having prepared horses for the...
Hunter’s tilt at G1 Blue Diamond Stakes success
The All-Star Mile’s elevation to Group 1 status has placed it firmly on the radar of champion trainer Chris Waller. Nominations for the All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 8 closed on Tuesday, with Waller entering seven horses in the $2.5 million event. Despite the race being held since 2019, Waller...
Light Infantry Man resumes in the G1 Futurity Stakes
Ciaron Maher’s team is eager to see Light Infantry Man build on the Group 1-winning form he showcased in Perth as he steps into the Melbourne autumn carnival. Brought in from the UK with big expectations, the gelding needed time to acclimate but finally made his breakthrough during the Melbourne Spring...
Warren, Rosemont sweat with G1 Blue Diamond’s youngest
Rosemont Stud and Jason Warren have both ends of the age spectrum covered in this year’s Blue Diamond Stakes, fielding both the oldest and youngest two-year-olds in the race. Eden Rose, foaled on August 7, 2022, is the earliest-born entrant, while stablemate Palm Angel, born 67 days later, is the youngest. For...
Waller’s triple treat for the Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill
While Scarlet Oak’s spring campaign didn’t live up to expectations, trainer Chris Waller remains optimistic about the filly’s prospects for this year. Scarlet Oak made a brilliant impression with a win in The Roses (2000m) early on, but her favouritism in the Queensland Oaks (2200m) ended in disappointment when she didn’t...
Mayfair on notice to bounce back in the Hobartville Stakes
Adrian Bott isn’t offering excuses for Mayfair’s poor first-up performance, but he remains confident the colt can recover at Rosehill. The three-year-old had a difficult time in the Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m), where he was unable to cross from a wide gate and ended up racing three-wide outside the pace. He faced...
Second shot at G1 Oakleigh Plate for Rey Magnerio
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is feeling more at ease with Rey Magnerio’s preparation as the gelding prepares for a Group 1 race at Caulfield. Rey Magnerio will make his second attempt at the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) on Saturday, after finishing ninth in the race last year. Griffiths shared that last year Rey Magnerio...
Dictionary on path towards the G2 Adelaide Cup
Dictionary has a chance to secure a spot in the Adelaide Cup when he heads to Morphettville for a key lead-up race. Trainer John Moloney is using the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) this Saturday as a trial for Dictionary ahead of the Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville...