Horse Racing News
Collett rides Waterford to feature Wyong win
A brilliant ride by Alysha Collett guided the Chris Waller-trained Waterford back to winning ways in the inaugural $500,000 The Lakes at Wyong on Saturday. From a wide barrier, Collett positioned Waterford perfectly, settling him in fourth, one off the fence, before inching closer as the field approached the home turn. Adam...
Tony Gollan going for more Magic Millions success
Tony Gollan will be aiming to win his second Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) in three years and will be represented by La Bella Boom, Hi Barbie and Formula Rossa. La Bella Boom is the market pick of the trio having won the Aquis Gold Pearl (1100m) on Saturday at the meeting transferred...
Suitable trip first-up for Kalasec
There is no doubt that Kalasec is a consistent horse as far as Richard Jolly is concerned, if only he won more often. Jolly has, like many of his training peers, had a busy time on at the Magic Millions sales this week but he is looking forward to his team stepping...
Flemington set to suit Prince Eric
Archie Alexander is hoping to secure a win in former import Prince Eric’s first Australian campaign when he lines up in a benchmark 84 over 1600m at Flemington on Saturday. The four-year-old son of Time Test has run third in all three Australian starts and Alexander has rued some misfortune, with unlucky...
Wright form to be a 2025 Magic Millions Classic chance
This time last year, Adrian Bott was gearing up for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a hot favourite. Bott was co-trainer of Storm Boy, who confirmed his status as the star juvenile to that point of the season with a dominant win in the $3 million race on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately...
Joyful Fortune set for 2025 Standish Handicap return
Former Hong Kong galloper and one-time Everest contender Joyful Fortune will return to the races on Saturday after more than two years off the scene, set to line up in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. Joyful Fortune started his career with Kim Waugh at Gosford but was sold to...
Bjorn Baker likely to keep Iowna Merc at home rather than Standish Handicap
While a final decision is yet to be made, Bjorn Baker is leaning to running in form gelding Iowna Merc in a benchmark 100 at Wyong over 1350m, rather than the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. While Baker admits 1350m is a query for the son of Winning Rupert, a last...
Yeomans the frontwoman for Magic Millions Classic charge
Lloyd Kennewell is not one to shy away from the spotlight, particularly with a horse that shows exceptional promise, but for Invincible Woman’s Magic Millions campaign, he has taken a step back. Instead, the Cranbourne-based trainer has allowed Lucy Yeomans to take center stage with the talented daughter of I...
Curtis unfazed by carpark for Bauhinia in Magic Millions Guineas
Lee Curtis believes the barrier draw is irrelevant for promising three-year-old Bauhinia, with the fast-finishing filly drawn in 20 for Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions 3yo Guineas (1400m). That will likely come into barrier 16 of 18 if the emergencies fail to get a run, but Curtis, who trains in partnership...
Another Gluyas ‘Guru’ to fire at Flemington
Whether Guru Warrior will be able to reach the heights of stablemate Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) winner Goldrush Guru remains to be seen, but Andrew Gluyas believes the relation has plenty of staying promise. Guru Warrior will tackle a 2000m race for three-year-olds on Saturday having won his maiden impressively at Murray Bridge...