Horse Racing News
George Ryder Stakes to define Stefi’s autumn carnival target
Bjorn Baker is ready to put Stefi Magnetica’s first-up run behind him, confident that a better barrier draw will give his mare a stronger chance in the George Ryder Stakes. Stefi Magnetica endured a tough trip in the Canterbury Stakes (1300m), caught wide throughout before making an early move and fading...
Sutton eyes maiden Valley success in G2 Alister Clark Stakes
A lot can happen in a year, and for Dominic Sutton, it has been a remarkable ride. Just over 12 months ago, Sutton stepped out on his own after working as an assistant to Leon and Troy Corstens. Since then, his career has skyrocketed. Feroce was the horse that put him on...
Alsephina’s autumn racing campaign cut short
Alsephina’s autumn campaign in Sydney has been prematurely ended following a lackluster performance in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill. The six-year-old mare finished well back in ninth place, nearly six lengths adrift of Lady Shenandoah, marking just the fourth time in 21 starts that she has missed a top-three finish. Her...
Morton’s classy 3YO sails into JC Roberts Stakes favouritism
Sail Session has taken over as the Tabtouch favourite for Saturday’s Listed Schweppes-J.C. Roberts Stakes (1800m) at Ascot. The Dan Morton-trained three-year-old has earned plenty of praise after a dominant 1500m victory at Ascot last weekend and is now set for a quick turnaround into this weekend’s feature race. After breaking his...
Godolphin gang-tackle The Showdown at Caulfield
The VOBIS Platinum Showdown has not traditionally been a priority for Godolphin and trainer James Cummings. In the six previous editions of the race, restricted to two-year-olds sired by Victorian-based stallions, Cummings has only started two horses—Arcaded and Sliders, both by Street Boss, who finished fifth and 11th respectively in...
Unbeaten galloper makes Caulfield return
Lindsay Park trainer Ben Hayes is not fully informed about all the issues Tatsumaki encountered in Hong Kong, but he knows they were substantial. Now under the care of Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, Tatsumaki will make his first start in nearly three-and-a-half years in the Barastoc Handicap (1200m)...
Mack Hall and punters blown away by epic upset win
After a disappointing start for Mack Hall at Narrogin, the five-year-old mare pulled off a stunning upset at odds of 200 to 1, delivering one of the biggest surprises in Perth racing in recent memory. Punters were left in shock as Queen’s Sacrifice pipped the favorite, Come On Emma, by the...
Stakes options beckon for Ryan and Alexiou youngster
The Percy Sykes Stakes is among the potential targets for Trapeze Artist filly Pleasure Queen after she made a winning debut on Randwick’s Kensington track. Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou praised the filly’s significant improvement over the past few months, especially after she showed little promise early in her preparation. “She was going nowhere...
Offen dares to dream of winning the Bluff Knoll
“It costs nothing to dream and everything not to.” This quote from Rodney White is a philosophy that Joanna Offen lives by. The Esperance trainer is a dreamer and hopes to turn one of her dreams into reality when I Am Spartacus lines up in the $400,000 Bluff Knoll (1099m) at Albany...
Taylor’s trio ready to peak for QTIS Jewels card targets
The Gold Coast area, battered by wind and rain, has been in recovery mode this week, with the racecourse emerging in a strong position after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred passed through seven days ago. More than 600 millimetres of rain fell at the Gold Coast Turf Club following the cyclone’s worst effects,...