Horse Racing News
Refreshed Arataki chases second G3 Bellmaine Stakes win
Warrnambool-based trainer Matthew Williamson has noticed a renewed spark in Wrote To Arataki, and he’s hopeful it will translate into another Stakes victory at Sandown. The mare is set to return to racing in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, a race she previously won in 2023. Last year,...
The Quokka on the radar for former Perth star
Expensive Perth-bred gelding Bustling might make his return to his home state for a lucrative race after a less-than-ideal debut under Melbourne-based trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr in September. Previously trained by Dan Morton, Bustling gained significant attention in Australian racing circles after a sensational start to his career....
Stars aligning for Brudenell in the Southern Cross Stakes
It has been just under a year since Brudenell finished a close fifth in the Oakleigh Plate, and trainer Kris Lees is optimistic that the stakes performer is returning to that level of form. The five-year-old was beaten by less than two lengths in the Group 1 sprint, but some minor...
It’s all Business for Walker mare ahead of Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes
The Mark Walker stable has opted for a softer first-up assignment for It’s Business Time as the New Zealand mare makes her long-awaited return to the racetrack. Although she was also entered for the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Saturday, It’s Business Time will instead run in...
Mr Brightside prepares for CF Orr Stakes return
Mr Brightside will return to the scene of his maiden victory when he trials at Geelong. The Lindsay Park-trained galloper won his maiden at Geelong in July 2021, his third race start and the beginning of a six-race winning streak that eventually led to Mr Brightside becoming one of Australia’s best...
Manaal catches the eye at the Randwick trials
Manaal served notice that she is poised to return to the Group 1 scene as a major player this Autumn Carnival with an eye-catching trial at Randwick on Tuesday. Despite a light ride from Jason Collett, last year’s ATC Sires’ winner powered home from last midway down the straight to run...
No Limitation ready to go in the Chairman’s Stakes
Trainer Clayton Douglas has expressed his desire for No Limitation to have a better race day experience than her debut before giving the filly a break. Douglas has entered No Limitation in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) at Sandown on Saturday. The two-year-old daughter of Exceedance out of Piero Belle finished...
Tajanis too good in the Australia Day Cup
Tajanis delivered trainer Chris Waller his third victory in the Australia Day Cup, continuing the stable’s success with imported gallopers. The Listed event at Warwick Farm on Monday served as the day’s highlight, with Waller’s team securing both first and third place finishes. Waller previously claimed the Australia Day Cup with Irish-bred...
No Canonbury Stakes for boom horse Wodeton
Golden Slipper favourite Wodeton won’t be seen in the Canonbury Stakes with trainer Chris Waller happy to adopt a more patient approach to his autumn carnival preparation. The Coolmore-owned colt scored a sensational debut win at Rosehill earlier this month to earn top billing for the two-year-old showstopper and next Saturday’s Group 3...
Benedetta nearing return
Group 1 winning mare Benedetta is set to trial at Balnarring in preparation for her racetrack return. Trainer Jason Warren has earmarked the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on February 15 for the mare’s first start since June. Benedetta has been off the scene since finishing midfield in the Group 1 Stradbroke...