Horse Racing News
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...
Darby out to make $2m Inglis Millennium mark
The Darby Racing team is dedicating the latter part of this week to exploring Inglis’s Riverside Sales Complex, aiming to uncover future stars at the Classic Yearling Sale. If the 2025 group performs as well as last year’s selections, they will have done an excellent job. Led by Scott Darby, the...
Palm Angel ripe for Blue Diamond Stakes Fillies Prelude improvement
Palm Angel has a significant margin to make up on My Gladiola following their last meeting in the Blue Diamond Preview, but trainer Jason Warren believes his filly has several factors in her favor this time to close the gap. The Starspangledbanner filly will complete her lead-up to the $2 million...
Jockey Tim Clark happy to land on Mayfair in Eskimo Prince Stakes
Top jockey Tim Clark believes Mayfair only needs to replicate his spring form to be a strong contender for a first-up victory in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick. The colt is currently the $4.40 third pick in early betting markets for Saturday’s Group 3 race, sitting behind $2.70 favorite Gatsby’s...
$1.15 million filly set to debut in the Lonhro Plate at Randwick
Blue-blooded filly Kerber is set to make her debut in stakes company at Randwick, an outcome that has even surprised her trainer. A $1.15 million purchase, the daughter of champion sire I Am Invincible and multiple black-type winner Eloping has a pedigree that suggests success. However, her impressive physical stature led Johann...