Horse Racing News
Sir can hold Sway at Oakbank in 2025 Hills Railway Stakes
Sir Sway returns to action this Saturday in the Listed Hills Railway Stakes (1100m) at Oakbank, fresh off a Group 3 assignment where he wasn’t disgraced behind Asfoora and Climbing Star. Trained by the mother-and-son duo Sue and Jason Jaensch, the gelding is considered a leading contender in this weekend’s...
Egan teams with Werther in 2025 Mornington Cup bid
Young Werther and Billy Egan will team up again in the Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday, with Egan looking to recapture the form they once shared nearly two years ago at Flemington. Egan was instrumental in Young Werther’s early wins and remained aboard for several starts, including a notable placing in...
Waller keeping faith in Joliestar in 2025 All Aged Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller isn’t overly concerned with Joliestar’s recent defeat in the T J Smith Stakes, believing she’s well placed to bounce back in Saturday’s All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Despite finishing ninth, Waller pointed out that circumstances in the race worked against her, with Damian Lane having to navigate...
Maher colt out to make G1 State-ment in 2025 Champagne Stakes
Rising star State Visit is looking to turn early career promise into elite success when he contests the Champagne Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Bred by Coolmore from high-profile sire Wootton Bassett and out of Group 1-winning mare Celebrity Queen, State Visit was retained by his owners following his dam’s $2.5...
Fitzsimmons on a Country Discovery 2025 tour
Golden Monkey is ready to begin a new chapter in Australia with his debut run in the Country Discovery (1000m) at Echuca on Friday, and trainer Tim Fitzsimmons is eager to see how the Singapore import measures up. The seven-year-old boasts an impressive Singapore resume with eight wins and 16 placings...
Regal Lion ready to roar at Mornington races
Regal Lion is ready to make his stable debut for Gavin Bedggood this weekend, with a fresh approach in gear and training methods aimed at unlocking the gelding’s potential. The former Annabel and Rob Archibald-trained runner hasn’t raced since finishing toward the back in the Listed Canberra Cup in March, but...
Hareeba Stakes 2025 assault for Hedged
Renowned for their precision in horse placement, trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr ensure that every horse, especially younger prospects, earn their way through the grades. Hedged, already a four-time winner, gets another shot at a Stakes breakthrough in the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) at Mornington on Saturday. The gelding is...
Sharni Webster to add to family dynasty
Sharni Webster is ready to make her long-awaited debut as a jockey this Good Friday at Kalgoorlie, marking the beginning of what she hopes will be a meaningful career in racing. Coming from a family with a deep-rooted connection to WA racing, Webster's decision to pursue riding feels like a natural...
Switzerland retired to Coolmore, intro fee announced
Switzerland’s racing days are over, with Coolmore confirming the three-year-old’s retirement following his final run in the T J Smith Stakes earlier this month. The son of Snitzel will begin his stallion duties later this year at Coolmore’s Jerrys Plains base, standing for an opening fee of $60,500 (GST inclusive). Tom Magnier...
Jimmystar poised to star in the All Aged Stakes 2025
The final Group 1 of the Sydney autumn carnival looms large for Jimmystar, who aims to add another major win to his name in Saturday’s All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The explosive-finishing gelding made headlines with his victory in the Oakleigh Plate earlier this prep and looks well-suited to the...