Horse Racing News
Warwick Farm debut sees Uncertain Glory potentially Brisbane-headed
At Warwick Farm, juvenile fillies Uncertain Glory and La Barrita posted contrasting results, though each has a chance of venturing to Queensland this winter.A maiden for two-year-old fillies there might emerge as a vital guide for the Brisbane winter carnival, given that the winner and runner-up in third are set...
Proud Miss Stakes next for Aviatress after Adelaide plans change
Ahead of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast, the Aviatress camp originally scheduled a pair of Group 1 races in Adelaide.A problem surfaced just prior to the mare's debut attempt in the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 25, dashing hopes for The Goodwood...
Yellow Brick nails The Archer at Rockhampton after delay
The team of Tony and Maddysen Sears faced a brief postponement, yet the victory made it all rewarding when their key runner Yellow Brick took out The Archer in Rockhampton.Scheduled initially for Sunday, the $1 million slotted contest was deferred owing to concerns over segments of the straight near home...
Record burden no issue for Stern Idol in Brierly Steeplechase
As Steven Pateman steered Stern Idol towards the hill's base in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool, trainer Ciaron Maher's earlier comments were fresh in his mind.The rider was on board Tuesday's $2.10 top pick at the Tozer Road double for the 3450m steeplechase, the key event kicking off the three-day...
Tycoon Star set for The Goodwood after Morphettville gear tweak
Ben Hayes, co-trainer at Lindsay Park, attributed a crucial gear modification and rider swap to Tycoon Star's recent win at Morphettville.Ben, Will and J D Hayes' Lindsay Park team looks to convert that result into Group 1 glory with Tycoon Star tackling The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday.Visors featured...
Warrnambool heavy track perfect for La Fracas return
Mick Price alongside Michael Kent Jr endured a longer wait than anticipated to place La Fracas on a Heavy track again, but Warrnambool delivers the chance.The specialist wet-tracker seeks to uphold his unblemished record in the soggiest conditions for Wednesday's $200,000 Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m).His most recent third appearance on...
Matthew Smith eyes Gosford Gold Cup win for import Portland
Trainer Matthew Smith remains optimistic that European galloper Portland is on the verge of securing his first Australian triumph.The imported runner has shown promising form in his latest two races, charging home for third behind Wootton Verni in the Neville Sellwood Stakes (2000m) and producing a robust run when finishing...
Hollindale Stakes shake-up as Pride Of Jenni gains entry
A change emerged on Monday for this Saturday's Group 2 Hollindale Stakes with Pride Of Jenni's confirmation into the $500,000 Group 2 showdown.Among the 20 entries for the Gold Coast spectacle sits the favoured mare, accompanied by former Melbourne Cup victors Knight's Choice and Half Yours from the last two...
Stern Idol to chase Brierly Steeplechase record again at Warrnambool
Stern Idol seeks to enhance his Brierly Steeplechase benchmark when he takes on Tuesday's $150,000 highlight, the top billing on day one of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival.Trained by Ciaron Maher, the imported nine-year-old carries 75kg over 3450 metres.He stripped the metric carrying record from Some Are Bent, who succeeded...
Brisbane raid on cards for Sepals after recovery
Cliff Brown, the trainer, is set to continue preparations for a Queensland venture featuring his Group 1 winner Sepals.Sepals claimed victory in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last spring, representing Brown's first elite-level win upon his 2021 return from a Singapore engagement.The primary aim for...