Horse Racing News
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...
Grahame Begg excited by Royal Insignia in Manfred Stakes
After a short break, talented three-year-old Royal Insignia is set to tackle Stakes company in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Sandown this Saturday. Trainer Grahame Begg has high hopes for the colt, who is a full brother to Written By, the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner turned stallion....
More mature Carbonados returns at Sandown in Manfred Stakes
The Lindsay Park stable, led by Ben, Will, and J.D. Hayes, is hopeful their talented but enigmatic galloper Carbonados can rediscover his form when he resumes in the Nick Johnstone Real Estate Handicap (1200m) at Sandown on Saturday. Once a horse with lofty expectations, Carbonados made a stunning Australian debut with...
Blue Diamond Preview 2025 launch for Goodwin’s $2k buy
Trainer Reece Goodwin doesn’t anticipate Bermondsey lining up on Blue Diamond Day, but he’s thrilled that the gelding will have a chance to compete in the Blue Diamond series. Bermondsey, a son of Hanseatic with maternal ties to a former Blue Diamond Stakes winner, will make his debut in the...
Zac Purton breaks Hong Kong winners record
Zac Purton etched his name in history as Hong Kong’s winningest jockey after guiding both Spirit Of Peace and View Of The World to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Purton entered the meeting needing just two wins to surpass Douglas Whyte’s long-standing record of 1,813 victories, and he wasted...