Horse Racing News
Sears hoping to ride another Wave in the 2025 Ipswich Cup
Red Wave’s winter carnival campaign may have started with a hiccup, but co-trainer Maddysen Sears believes the gelding is ready to peak for his title defence in the Ipswich Cup (2150m). Originally set to resume in May, a bruised heel meant plans were delayed and the six-year-old is now third-up, backing...
Riordan aims for 2025 Strickland Stakes success
Triple Missile has shown time and again that he’s a consistent performer, with eight wins from 32 starts and recent form that includes victory in the Bunbury Stakes (1400m). Now under the guidance of Donna Riordan, the seven-year-old takes on a new test this Saturday at Pinjarra. He'll step up to...
Star jockey Chris Parnham is back!
Star jockey Chris Parnham is ready for racing riding action again when he returns to the saddle after an injury-enforced layoff at Bunbury on Wednesday. Chris Parnham has not ridden since sustaining serious injuries when he fell from Midnight Minstrel in the latter stage of a race at Pinjarra in April. After being...
Zeus out for Flemington first
McArdle noted the upcoming rematch with Jimmy The Bear may hinge on track conditions or barrier placement. “He had the pull in the weights on us that day. But it’s interesting, Harry (Coffey) thought if the rail had of been on, that might have been the difference in the margin. He...
Blue-blooded colt Central Coast Brisbane-bound after maiden win
Central Coast, a colt with a big reputation and price tag to match, overcame a tricky run to post an impressive win in the Myplates Handicap (1250m) at Canterbury, earning a potential stakes assignment in Queensland. The $1.4 million Wootton Bassett colt, out of top mare Sunlight and owned by a...
Knobelas carries Royal Ascot colours to success
OTI Racing’s hot streak continued with Knobelas securing a convincing win at Sandown, hot on the heels of Docklands’ stunning Group 1 victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Favoured at $2.35, Knobelas was dominant in the Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1600m), cruising home 3¼ lengths clear of All...
Team Hawkes training trio weigh up Brave call
Brave One is in line to race either in Sydney or Melbourne this weekend, with Team Hawkes still finalising plans for their consistent three-year-old galloper. He has dual nominations in the Quayclean Handicap (1300m) at Randwick and the Shop Flemington Handicap (1100m) at Flemington, drawing barrier 12 and 13 respectively. Michael Hawkes,...
Rare trip to Flemington races for Maher sprinters
Recommendation and Mrs Chrissie, two proven performers from the Ciaron Maher sprinting ranks, are ready to tackle the Flemington straight this Saturday in a competitive 1100m Quality Handicap. While both horses have made only one prior start at Flemington, their stable is confident in their ability to adapt to the conditions....
Jockey Andrew Adkins making hay while winter sun shines
Former champion apprentice Andrew Adkins has been making the most of his chances this winter, notching another city double at Rosehill as he builds momentum in Sydney racing. Adkins was successful aboard Motoscafo for John Thompson in the Midway Handicap (1200m) before steering Freight Train home in the TAB Handicap (2000m)...
The wins keep on coming for Lucy Fiore
And the wins keep on coming! There was a mini milestone of sorts in a year of plenty for jockey Lucy Fiore at Kalgoorlie on Sunday. She was forced to wait until the last race on the card, but got the job done on Feuding, capping another top week in the saddle. It followed...