Horse Racing News
Triscay Stakes or the Country Championships Final the target for Clear Thinking
The impeccably bred mare Clear Thinking has extended her unbeaten streak to four with a gutsy win at Randwick, positioning herself for a tilt at stakes company. Sired by European champion Dubawi and out of Australian Group 1 winner Sweet Idea, Clear Thinking was acquired by Arrowfield Stud’s John Messara during...
Mick Dee strikes back after injury break
Jockey Michael Dee has made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle at Sandown following an extended stint on the sidelines due to injury. Dee partnered with the Enver Jusufovic-trained Philosopher to secure victory in the Listed W J Adams Stakes (1000m) on Saturday. Dee’s injuries stemmed from a fall at...
Open Secret set for the Inglis Millennium
Trainer John Thompson headed to Randwick with debutante Open Secret, hoping to secure enough prize money to qualify for the Inglis Millennium (1100m), but he walked away with more than he bargained for. The filly not only won but also defeated $1.75 million colt United States in the process. Thompson, known...
Maher 3YOs to step out at Sandown races
The Ciaron Maher stable is set to kick off the autumn campaigns of two promising three-year-olds, Odinson and Another Prophet, in a competitive Stakes race at Sandown this Saturday. Both will line up in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) as they gear up for more significant autumn targets. Another Prophet:...
Freedmans rely on Coastwatch at Sandown races
The Richard and Will Freedman stable has made a strategic decision to split their two runners originally accepted for the Listed John Dillon Stakes (1400m) at Sandown this Saturday. While Coastwatch will remain in the Melbourne contest, Elettrica will instead travel north for the Listed Sunshine Coast Cup (1400m). Elettrica Heads...
Romantic Choice chases more Black Type in 2025 Durbridge Stakes
Warrnambool trainer Tom Dabernig is eyeing a longer-term goal for his talented mare Romantic Choice, with her upcoming trip to Morphettville serving as a potential stepping stone towards the Adelaide Carnival later in the autumn. Romantic Choice, who secured her first ‘Black Type’ victory in the Listed Black Pearl Stakes (1200m)...
Dr Evil looking to bite back at Randwick
Having spent most of his adult life combining a teaching career with training the odd racehorse, John Steinmetz figured life would get easier once he retired from the education department a decade ago. Then along came a horse to turn that theory on its head. Steinmetz purchased a Casino Prince yearling for $4,500...
Thompson youngster ready to Open account at Randwick
John Thompson, who has already celebrated a notable two-year-old winner this season with Bel Merci, is eager to unveil another promising youngster as Open Secret debuts at Randwick this Saturday. The filly is set to make her first race appearance in The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1000m), following an impressive barrier...
Sandown switch not ideal for Perilous Fighter
The fire at the Norman Robinson Grandstand at Caulfield has led to the transfer of yet another race meeting to Sandown. After last week’s decision to move the Blue Diamond Preview card to Sandown, the Melbourne Racing Club has now shifted the February 1 meeting to the same venue. Council Orders Prompt...
Racing Qld CEO Jason Scott resigns
Racing Queensland is on the search for a new chief executive following the resignation of Jason Scott. The man who has led the organisation for the past two years revealed on Friday morning that he resigned earlier this week. Scott said he was not moving to a new role but would remain...