Horse Racing News
King Charles III’s horse out to improve 2025 Melbourne Cup hopes
While King Charles III discusses world affairs with US President Donald Trump in the UK, his Melbourne Cup prospect Gilded Water will be flying the royal silks at Caulfield on Saturday. The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper lines up in the benchmark 84 Handicap (2000m), a crucial stepping stone towards a potential tilt...
Exciting clash looms as stablemates meet in 2025 Kingston Town Stakes
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will saddle two contrasting stayers in the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick with Vauban bringing proven Group 1 credentials and Elamaz stepping into carnival company for the first time. Vauban, a dual Group 1 placegetter, has been quick to make his presence felt in Australia, winning...
Al Riffa and Via Sistina head weights for the 2025 Melbourne Cup
Australian Horse Of The Year Via Sistina and Irish St Leger winner Al Riffa have been confirmed as the topweights for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. On Tuesday, Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper David Hegan unveiled the official weights for both the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4 at Flemington and the Caulfield...
Space Rider looking to bounce back in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Space Rider burst onto the scene with a strong first-up win at Moonee Valley, prompting high hopes from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable. However, his return to the track in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) on September 6 saw him fade badly to finish second last, leaving connections...
Ciaron Maher’s Smokey hope in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Ciaron Maher believes his reliable stayer Smokin’ Romans still has what it takes to be competitive at the top level, with the gelding set for another crack at Group 1 company. The veteran will line up in Saturday’s Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, where he will be joined by stablemates Zardozi...
Another Wil on track for 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Another Wil is on track for redemption at Caulfield with trainer Ciaron Maher reporting the gelding has made significant improvement since his first-up run in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old finished sixth behind Treasurethe Moment on August 30, a result that underlined his lack of race fitness. On...
Jedibeel reroutes to 2025 The Shorts after setback
Trainer Brad Widdup concedes he has been forced to throw Jedibeel in the deep end, with the gelding to resume in the star-packed The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick. After missing his intended first-up assignment in the Concorde Stakes (1000m) due to a minor ankle strain, Jedibeel will now face a field...
Angel to Capitalise on handicap chance in 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The path to spring glory is becoming clearer for Angel Capital, with trainer Chris Waller leaning towards the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as the four-year-old’s next assignment. The Sir Rupert Clarke, run over 1400 metres this Saturday, will share the spotlight with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes...
Al Riffa makes 2025 Melbourne Cup statement in Irish St Leger romp
Al Riffa has cemented his place as the leading Melbourne Cup contender with a runaway four-length victory in the Group 1 Irish St Leger (2816m) at the Curragh. The Joseph O’Brien-trained entire was having his first start since being purchased by Australian Bloodstock and couldn’t have been more impressive, cruising clear...
Ciaron Maher chasing redemption in 2025 The 7 Stakes at Randwick races
Ciaron Maher will be represented by Gringotts and Light Infantry Man in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, both looking for redemption after a luckless return in the Winx Stakes. Gringotts produced the better effort, finishing fifth behind Via Sistina, and has since trialled impressively at Wyong. Maher was...