Horse Racing News
Forgotten Memo poised to rebound in the Magic Night Stakes
Peter Snowden is hopeful that Memo can redeem herself in the Magic Night Stakes after her first unplaced finish in five starts. The filly had a promising start to her career, including a second-place finish in the Magic Millions Classic, but her recent run in the Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m)...
Toughening up trip to Adelaide for Genteel
Flemington-based trainer Steve Richards hopes a trip across the border to Adelaide for Genteel will help with the promising stayer’s long-term progression. Genteel has raced just five times to date, for a solitary win in maiden grade at Seymour, but Richards views the Sportsbet Handicap (2250m) at Morphettville Parks on Saturday as being...
Pride Of Jenni makes racing return in the Peter Young Stakes
Trainer Ciaron Maher is thrilled to see Pride Of Jenni return to the track in the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The former Horse of the Year has been out of action for over four months following a bleeding attack. Her retirement was announced after...
Coeur Volante bidding for emotional Coolmore Classic result
Victorian mare Coeur Volante will attempt to secure a sentimental win in the Coolmore Classic, as the stable continues to honor the late Michael Moroney. The revered Melbourne Cup-winning trainer passed away last month after making a return to racing following illness. His training partner, Glen Thompson, has taken the reins...
Williams, Jusufovic pursue seventh heaven in the Country Mile Series Final
Craig Williams and Enver Jusufovic have formed a formidable partnership, and they’ll be hoping to continue their winning ways at Caulfield this Saturday. Last weekend at Flemington, Williams guided Mytemptation to victory, marking his first ride for Jusufovic in 2025 and extending his unbeaten streak with the stable to six wins. Now,...
Tempesta in Que for G1 Australian Cup start
Que Tempesta’s spring campaign didn’t go as planned, but the Lindsay Park stable hopes the imported stayer can make an impact this autumn, beginning with the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Aiming for the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup last spring, the Irish-bred galloper showed promise...
Gear change for Hedged in the VOBIS Gold Sprint
Mick Price is hopeful that Hedged can finally showcase his potential in the upcoming VOBIS Gold Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield, as long as he keeps his mind focused. The sprinter will wear earmuffs for the first time during the race, a tactic that the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable...
Dream Showdown set-up for Azzopardi
In Saturday’s $1 million The Showdown at Caulfield, David Azzopardi’s Dream Thoroughbreds will be represented by his filly, Befuddle, trained by John Sadler. While Azzopardi will naturally be cheering for Befuddle, he also has a vested interest in another runner—McGaw, whom Azzopardi bred and sold for $14,000 at last year’s...
Rope Them In launches Quokka bid in Albany’s Bluff Knoll
Albany trainer Steve Wolfe is eager for the challenge of dethroning Overpass in WA, as his rising star Rope Them In has locked in a spot for the $5 million Quokka (1200m) at Ascot on April 26, WA’s richest race. Under the elite training of Sydney’s Bjorn Baker, who is currently...
Lloyd to stick with Black Opal winner in the Golden Slipper
Zac Lloyd has secured his rides for two of the biggest races in the Sydney autumn carnival after a stellar weekend featuring two major wins. Lloyd is set to ride Randwick Guineas champion Linebacker at 49kg in the Doncaster Mile (1600m), while Black Opal Stakes winner King Of Pop will be...