Horse Racing News
Angel Capital to seek Australian Guineas revenge
Trainer Clinton McDonald and jockey Ben Melham are aiming for redemption in the Australian Guineas following Angel Capital’s impressive return to racing at Caulfield. Angel Capital secured victory in the Group 2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) on Saturday, setting the stage for his run in the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at...
Sentimental win as Rivellino takes out $2m Inglis Millennium
Trainer Kris Lees had high expectations for Rivellino early on, and his decision to secure James McDonald for the ride paid off spectacularly with a victory in the $2 million Inglis Millennium. Exclusive to horses purchased at Inglis sales, the race also provides valuable prizemoney credit towards qualification for the Group...
Public Attention draws to G1 Randwick Guineas
Trainer Mick Price is eyeing a Randwick Guineas campaign for promising colt Public Attention after his strong victory in the Eskimo Prince Stakes. The Written Tycoon-sired runner ($5) proved too strong, fending off Linebacker ($4.80) by 1¼ lengths, with race favorite Gatsby’s ($4.20) finishing third. After placing fifth in the Group 1...
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...