Horse Racing News
Perfect start for brand new training duo
As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment for the experienced horseman and his new training partner Harris Walker. Starlight Scope ($13), ridden by Jye McNeil, was game to hold...
Shaiyhar sets sights on the Melbourne Cup 2023
Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported from France earlier in 2023 with feature Australian staying even aspirations, the five-year-old gelding won again over the Flemington...
It’sourtime too good in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). For trainer Danny O’Brien, the effort held added merit with the gelding being in a...
Brad Widdup keeping an open mind with Ausbred Rising Sun
Having had a rapid-fire introduction to racing, Ausbred Rising Sun kicks off his latest preparation at Rosehill with trainer Brad Widdup keeping an open mind on where the four-year-old ends up. The gelding made huge inroads at his initial campaign, winning on debut at Newcastle before contesting the Rosehill Guineas at...
Stablemates to clash in the Crisp Steeplechase
One has excelled over a shorter trip while the other has won Australia’s longest race and in the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown they meet over middle ground. Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained stablemates Stern Idol and Rockstar Ronnie will be vying for honours when they line up against nine other opponents over 4200m...
Buster Bash being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup
Joe Azzopardi will call Melbourne home for the next few months as he prepares to live out a dream with improving Perth stayer Buster Bash. The David Harrison-trained six-year-old shot to prominence last season and is being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. A tilt at Australia’s two iconic races...
Don Luigi heading in the right direction
There are horses who have the racing caper figured out before they even make their debuts. Others, like Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1100m) contender Don Luigi, take a little longer. The gelding was beaten by a combined total of over 100 lengths in his first two starts – on debut his stirrup strap...
Missile Stakes unchartered waters for Deepour
Improving sprinter Deepour will be in unchartered waters in the Missile Stakes when he not only takes on Group company for the first time but does so on a seven-day back-up. Trainer Adam Campton has talked himself through all the pros and cons of the decision and reached the conclusion it is...
Cause For Concern gets shot at open company
Trainer Shawn Mathrick saw something new from his promising sprinter Cause For Concern in a gallop ahead of his first shot at open company. Cause For Concern takes on a handy field of sprinters in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday, the first feature race of...
Kris Lees chasing back-to-back Coffs Harbour Cups
Twelve months after claiming the Coffs Harbour Cup with Hosier , trainer Kris Lees finds himself in the opposition corner and hoping to topple the reigning titleholder with his talented backmarker Acquitted. Formerly owned by Lloyd Williams, Hosier made a winning debut for the Lees stable in the corresponding race last year but...