Horse Racing News
Spring preparations underway for Waller’s girls
Chris Waller’s stable is primed for a strong spring with an elite group of fillies and mares returning to training, setting the scene for a high-profile campaign starting in just weeks. Returning stars include Via Sistina, Coolmore Classic heroine Lady Shenandoah, unbeaten up-and-comer Autumn Glow, runaway Australian Derby winner Aeliana, and...
Mist clears for Team Curtis in the Stayer’s Cup
Veteran mare Bacio Del Mist delivered a long-awaited breakthrough victory, taking out the Stayer’s Cup at Rosehill in a hard-fought finish that rewarded months of consistency and determination. Trained by Lee and Cherie Curtis, the seven-year-old grey had endured a frustrating preparation, plagued by wide gates and race day misfortune. But...
Sherry and Tashi land first G1’s in Tatts Tiara
In one of the most satisfying wins of the carnival, Tashi finally broke through at Group 1 level with a decisive victory in the Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained mare had placed in seven blacktype events since winning a benchmark 88 at Randwick in March...
European import Elamaz too good in Australian debut
Josh Parr made a triumphant return to Sydney on Saturday with a hat-trick of victories at Rosehill, including a strong front-running effort aboard Elamaz in the McKell Cup. Parr had endured a lean winter campaign in Queensland, his only win coming in the Gold Coast Guineas, but returned home to strike...
Freedmans, Parr make Magic start at Rosehill
Richard and Will Freedman were nearly ready to cut ties with Rolling Magic after an uninspiring beginning to his racing career. However, their patience was rewarded when the gelding surged to victory in Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill. The rising five-year-old had offered little in his first two preps but...
Last to first for impressive Sonofkirk at Caulfield races
Sonofkirk overcame a step down in trip and a sluggish getaway to notch his first career victory at Caulfield, showing maturity beyond his two-year-old frame in the 1000m event. The son of Ole Kirk had shown promise on debut with a placing behind Miss Ole at Flemington. On Saturday, he carried...
2025 Silver Bowl Series Final an option for Harry’s Yacht
Harry’s Yacht produced a statement performance at Caulfield, winning the Remembering Robbie Lang Handicap (1440m) with authority and putting himself in contention for a spot in next week’s Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) at Flemington. Trained by the team of Leon & Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, the three-year-old gelding travelled...
Coeur Volante chases Mike Moroney dream in 2025 Tattersall’s Tiara
Before his passing, Mike Moroney had high hopes for Coeur Volante, backing her to eventually claim a Group 1 prize. Her run in the Thousand Guineas didn’t yield a win, but finishing behind horses like Joliestar, Kimochi, and Skybird speaks volumes of her quality. Her last win came in the Mannerism Stakes,...
City trip for Brandjam
Glen Thompson will be hoping that Saturday's Caulfield meeting marks a change of luck after a frustrating week that included an abandoned meeting at Sale. Thompson’s last active runner came when Benagil finished third in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) earlier this month. Plans to run Monte Cassino on Wednesday...
2025 Oaklands Plate to continue stables bullish trend
The Listed Oaklands Plate has proven to be a launchpad for elite-level performers, and trainer Tommy Stokes is hoping Matahga adds to that legacy this Saturday at Morphettville Parks. After a standout win at Murray Bridge earlier this month, the son of Tivaci enters as favourite for the 1400m feature, with...