Horse Racing News
Portelli adopts patient strategy for Queen Of Clubs
Gary Portelli acknowledges that Queen Of Clubs likely doesn't possess the required zip to take on elite fillies at sprint trips, but he expects her to excel when racing at staying distances.The three-year-old is aimed at the Group 1 ATC Australian Oaks (2400m) come April, and her debut this campaign...
Expressway stakes showdown pits Joliestar against Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah
In The Everest, Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah from the same stable were separated by under a length, leaving trainer Chris Waller struggling to differentiate ahead of the Expressway Stakes. "Joliestar has come back really well. James (McDonald) has been on her in a few pieces of work and her...
Beiwacht to launch campaign in Lightning Stakes 2026
Godolphin and trainer Chris Waller have taken Beiwacht to Melbourne in a bid to familiarise the colt with straight-track racing ahead of potential international targets. Beiwacht is set to contest Saturday’s Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington, where he will meet stablemate Tentyris, the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained three-year-old. Both colts...
Savvy Hallie ready for Apocalyptic rematch in Light Fingers Stakes
Trainer Brad Widdup is looking forward to a renewed clash with champion filly Apocalyptic when Savvy Hallie lines up in Saturday’s Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Savvy Hallie established herself among the leading fillies of her generation with placings behind Nepotism and Tempted before resuming in the spring with a...
Apocalyptic ready to go in Light Fingers Stakes 2026
Apocalyptic will resume in Saturday’s Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, with trainer Michael Freedman anticipating a potential clash with fellow star filly Tempted later this autumn. Tempted set a high standard with her dominant victory in the Eskimo Prince Stakes over the same course and distance, while Apocalyptic...
Chris Waller not worried about protecting Autumn Glow’s winning run
Chris Waller says his focus is on having Autumn Glow ready to perform first-up rather than protecting the mare’s unbeaten streak as she prepares to resume in Saturday’s Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Autumn Glow, widely regarded as one of racing’s emerging stars, is the $1.55 favourite as she...
Treasurethe Moment ticking over for Futurity Stakes 2026 return
Trainer Matt Laurie is weighing up a return to Caulfield for a final hit-out with Treasurethe Moment ahead of her first-up appearance in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday week. The mare stepped out in a 1000m jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday, where she pinged the...
Trainer Clinton McDonald still dreaming big with Rosberg
Chris Waller has nominated three leading contenders for Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Randwick but indicated it is unlikely all will take their place in the field. The 1200-metre feature has attracted 10 entries, including Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah, and serves as an important stepping stone toward...
Chris Waller weighing up 2026 Expressway Stakes team
Chris Waller has nominated three leading chances for Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Randwick but says it is unlikely all will run. The 1200-metre feature has attracted 10 entries, including Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah, and will serve as a stepping stone toward upcoming Group 1 targets. “We have...
Incognito remains in 2026 Golden Slipper equation
Former Golden Slipper favourite Incognito remains on a path to the world’s richest two-year-old race, with minor gear tweaks planned to keep him on track. The Breeders' Plate winner was below his best in the Canonbury Stakes first-up, with jockey Tommy Berry reporting a possible palate displacement post-race. Trainer Michael Freedman said...