Horse Racing News
Track remediation underway at Belmont
Perth Racing has elected to undertake a complete removal and replacement of the track near the 150m mark of the Belmont Park straight to prioritise the ongoing safety of both jockeys and horses. The work, set to be conducted by Evergreen Turf Group, will take four to five days. However, given...
Noske hopes his lion can roar in 2025 Raconteur Stakes
Topweight and a wide draw are obstacles for Wind And The Lion in Saturday’s Listed Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Bunbury, but jockey Jarrad Noske is optimistic the gelding can overcome both. Noske partners the three-year-old again following their fourth-place result behind Pond Master over 1200m at Pinjarra, and believes the rise...
Under-estimated sire chases G1 glory in the Stradbroke Handicap and JJ Atkins Stakes
Rod Lyons won’t have a runner of his own in Saturday’s Group 1s at Eagle Farm, but he’ll have every reason to be invested with The Inflictor and Call Da Vinci both flying the flag for Under The Louvre. Under The Louvre was Lyons’ pride and joy when he captured the...
Transatlantic earns 2025 Stradbroke Handicap shot after Kimochi ruled out
Kimochi has been scratched from the Stradbroke Handicap just one day out from the prestigious $3 million Group 1, with retirement looming for the accomplished mare. The Gary Portelli-trained runner suffered a tendon injury during a routine track gallop on Friday, prompting Racing Queensland stewards to rule her out after their...
Regulated Affair to continue memorable season for Hermitage
The dark green and red chevroned silks of Hermitage Thoroughbreds have been featuring strongly this season, particularly through the feats of Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah. Hermitage have had a strong industry presence for over a decade, celebrating success with the likes of The Autumn Sun, September Run and Egg Tart,...
Derivative to shine first-up at Sandown races
Derivative’s early career was aimed at the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, but after a disappointing debut effort, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young team opted to reset expectations. The Capitalist colt is now ready to return in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1000m) at Sandown after a spell and some positive...
Brown takes the plunge, a one-way ticket to Perth
Far from being daunted, country horseman Josh Brown is excited by what the future holds as his pursues a long-held racing dream in the big smoke. Reared in Kalgoorlie and Esperance his home for the best part of the last decade, 35-year-old Josh Brown has packed up, moved out and relocated to...
Whateley to call the tune at Sandown
After successive wins on the provincial circuit, Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are again keen to test Whateley in the metropolitan area. The three-year-old is down to run in the Quayclean Handicap (1400m) at Sandown on Saturday having won his maiden and then a Class 1 contest in his past two starts at...
Yellow Brick gets a second Stradbroke Handicap chance
After missing the race by a narrow margin last year, Yellow Brick is back for redemption in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm. Trainer duo Tony and Maddysen Sears were left disappointed in 2024 when their horse failed to gain a start as second emergency. Now, Yellow Brick...
Waller colt in line for 2025 JJ Atkins Stakes Achievement
Chris Waller is giving Hidden Achievement a shot at the J J Atkins (1600m) following a path proven by his earlier stars, The Autumn Sun and Press Statement, both of whom lifted the race after springboarding from late-season Sydney wins. Waller’s latest two-year-old contender broke his maiden impressively at Gosford after...