Horse Racing News
Another Wil land emotional G1 CF Orr Stakes
Jamie Melham secured her first Group 1 win under her new name, guiding Another Wil to victory in the CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. This triumph was particularly meaningful following her recent marriage to fellow jockey Ben Melham. Another Wil, trained by Ciaron Maher, was bred by Colin and Janice...
Oly’s Choice the pick for Pearce in the Cyril Flower Stakes
Next month’s Bunbury Stakes (1400m) is the primary target for Oly’s Choice, but co-trainer Ben Pearce hasn’t ruled out the son of Demerit winning first-up at Ascot on Saturday. After overcoming a few setbacks, Pearce and his brother Dan are relieved to have Oly’s Choice back at the races, launching...
Dappled Map takes familiar path before G2 Adelaide Cup twist
Encouraged by her strong preparation for a first-up run this weekend, co-trainers Dan Clarken and Oppy MacGillvray are guiding South Australia's leading stayer, The Map, along the same path towards the Adelaide Cup, starting on Saturday. The six-year-old mare is set to launch her campaign in the Listed Premier’s Plate (2000m)...
Sharp Warden wins G1 Black Caviar Lightning preview
Jamie Melham will ride one of the top contenders in Australia’s first Group 1 of the year at Caulfield on Saturday, but she took a moment on Friday morning to test her mount for next week’s marquee event. Melham guided Traffic Warden to victory in an 800-metre jumpout at Flemington, which...
Barrier Certainly makes task tougher in the Peter Le Grand Stakes
Glen Thompson believes Certain Rise has the ability to claim victory in Saturday’s Peter Le Grand Stakes at Caulfield, but he remains uncertain whether her preparation has been ideal given the circumstances. The Written Tycoon filly has been kept fresh for the $200,000 Group 3 event over 1100 metres, a plan...
Draw key for improving Yolo in $2m Inglis Millennium
The Ciaron Maher stable has gathered valuable insights from Yolo’s first two race starts, and they are hopeful the young colt has learned from them as well. The two-year-old will be aiming for his maiden victory in Saturday’s Inglis Millennium (1100m) at Randwick after finishing just under three-quarters of a length...
Just Party begins Guineas campaign at Randwick races
The way Just Party begins his race will likely determine how he finishes when the three-year-old resumes his campaign in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick. Known for being slow out of the gates, Just Party has at times been disadvantaged by his tardy starts. While he is again expected to settle...
Mr Magnus eager to see Rey rise in G2 Rubiton Stakes
No one understands Magnus progeny better than Robbie Griffiths, and that knowledge gives the Cranbourne trainer confidence that Rey Magnerio can take the next step towards becoming a Group 1 sprinter. The five-year-old gelding resumes in this Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. The 1100-metre event will mark Rey Magnerio’s...
Gluyas gives Arugamama hope in the Hobart Cup
Andrew Gluyas has rarely taken horses to Tasmania as a solo trainer, but he is optimistic that his five-year-old mare, Arugamama, is well-positioned to make an impact in the upcoming Group 3 Hobart Cup (2400m) this Sunday. Previously working in partnership with Leon Macdonald, Gluyas co-trained Pretty Punk to victory in...
Lucy ready to Dazzle in the Mystic Journey Stakes
A timely return to form in her last start could set up Victorian raider Dazzling Lucy for an upset against the local favourites in Hobart this Friday. Despite a three-year gap between victories following her Moonee Valley win in December 2022, the six-year-old mare’s recent success at Flemington in a benchmark...