Horse Racing News
Newmarket Handicap 2025 among first-up options for Star mare
A first-up shot at the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap is being considered for Joliestar as connections aim to maximize her stellar fresh form. The Chris Waller-trained mare signaled her readiness for a strong autumn campaign with an eye-catching barrier trial victory at Rosehill on Thursday. She finished strongly in the 900m...
Chris Waller, Coolmore set to unveil another seven-figure colt
For the second consecutive Saturday, Chris Waller and the powerhouse Coolmore team are set to debut another high-priced Magic Millions yearling in Sydney. Snitzel colt United States is set to make his first appearance in the $160,000 The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1000m) at Randwick. His debut follows the impressive performance of...
Lloyd out to continue winning momentum at Randwick
Fresh from a midweek double, Zac Lloyd will bid to continue his good form at Randwick where he has a full book of rides, four of them for leading trainer Chris Waller. Sydney’s champion apprentice for the past two seasons, Lloyd completed his indentures with Godolphin at the end of November and...
Appin Girl to ride wave of emotion in Goldmarket Handicap 2025
Trainer Matt Hoysted is hoping Appin Girl can turn her recent disappointment into a meaningful win for her connections on Friday night. The filly’s owner, Howard Blight, passed away on Wednesday morning. However, a bittersweet moment followed just hours later when another of Blight’s horses, three-year-old Headhunter, claimed victory at Doomben. “It...
Title Fighter up to the challenge in Australia Stakes 2025
Clayton Douglas is eagerly anticipating the challenge of running Title Fighter in his first Stakes race at Moonee Valley. After back-to-back wins at Pakenham and Geelong, the sprinter faces a significant step up in class in the upcoming Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) on Friday night. Title Fighter has been in...
Draw sends debutant to Adelaide
Trainer Shane Nichols made a quick decision to target Adelaide with debutant La Reine after assessing her race options for Saturday. Initially accepted for both the Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) at Sandown and the Dominant Two-Year-Old Plate (1050m) at Morphettville, the choice became clear when La Reine drew barrier 15...
Dry track key for Cosmonova at Randwick races
An untimely rain shower derailed Cosmonova’s chances at her last start, but trainer Joe Pride is optimistic that clear skies forecast for Randwick this weekend will allow the mare to showcase her potential. She will back up in Saturday’s Ranvet Handicap (1200m), a week after finishing sixth in the final...
G1 winner Private Eye suffers Autumn set-back
Star gelding Private Eye is undergoing treatment for an eye infection at the Randwick Equine Centre, effectively ruling him out of Sydney’s autumn carnival. A consistent performer in major Sydney races over recent years, Private Eye’s trainer, Joe Pride, is now shifting focus to a potential Brisbane winter campaign following the...
Southport Tycoon ready for first-up assault in G2 Australia Stakes
The Ciaron Maher stable is eager to gauge Southport Tycoon’s autumn prospects when the talented galloper returns to action at Moonee Valley this Friday night. Competing in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m), Southport Tycoon aims to improve on his runner-up finish in the same race last year. After that performance,...
Aztec Ruler thriving ahead of Melbourne racing test
Trainer Stefan Vahala believes Aztec Ruler has taken a step forward following his impressive Melbourne debut, as the five-year-old prepares for another interstate challenge in Saturday’s Listed John Dillon Stakes (1400m) at Sandown. A dual black-type winner in Perth, Aztec Ruler made a strong impression at Flemington two weeks ago when...