Horse Racing News
Import Tazaral bred for success
Hailing from an outstanding European family, the Aga Khan-bred Tazaral has a way to go to emulate the records of his half-sisters, but he has taken a step in the right direction with his first Australian win. The Irish import started his career with Dermot Weld before joining the Peter and Paul...
Well renowned Tommy Hughes Snr passes away
Beloved Flemington trainer Tommy Hughes Senior has passed away at the age of 93, leaving the racing community in mourning. Hughes, known for his exceptional horsemanship and notable career, trained a string of renowned horses, including Grand Cidium, Rechabite, Umatilla, Grey Song, and the unforgettable Salamander, who narrowly missed victory in...
I Wish I Win ranked the best in Australia
I Wish I Win has been crowned the best horse in Australia, according to the recently published Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2023. Trained by Peter Moody, I Wish I Win, achieved a remarkable rating of 121, solidifying his position at the top. This accolade comes as no surprise after his...
Illative set to run at Flemington
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are looking at third time lucky with Illative as the well-bred filly is finally set for her debut at Flemington. After two previous aborted preparations, Illative is set to run in the VRC Member Annabel Cobain Sprint (1000m) on Saturday. Illative has been a standout at the...
Zed Or Alive to debut in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington
Trainer Peter Moody will break new ground with one of his two-year-olds at Flemington. Zed Or Alive makes his debut in the Byerley Handicap (1800m) of Saturday where he will be joined by stablemate Line ‘Em Up Loui who has a win and two seconds to his name from three starts. A son...
Bjorn Baker duo set for Randwick
Just as top jockey Willie Pike is renowned for bobbing up in the last race at Perth, Bjorn Baker has an uncanny knack for producing the winner of the final event on a Sydney Saturday program. The Baker-trained Miss Jay Fox upstaged her more fancied rivals to wrap up the meeting at Randwick...
Mostly Cloudy to be suited by 2800m at Flemington
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young have had mixed results with European imports purchased as stayers. Some the Cranbourne-based conditioners have been able to sharpen up and win over a shorter course, but one of their latest ones to hit the track looks an out-and-out stayer. Mostly Cloudy will be lining up for his fourth Australian start when he...
Melbourne Cup prospect Ethical Diamond bought by Willie Mullins
Trainer Willie Mullins has emerged triumphant in a fierce battle with Australian contenders, securing a highly sought-after horse with aspirations of competing in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Spending a substantial sum of 320,000gns at the Tattersalls July Sale, Mullins successfully acquired the wildcard entry known as Ethical Diamond. Ethical Diamond, a three-year-old...
Tom Prebble set to return at Bairnsdale
Tom Prebble is poised to make a return to competitive racing at Bairnsdale on Friday after recovering from a torn ankle ligament suffered in a fall during the Cranbourne jumpouts in May. The 21-year-old rising star has been diligently working on his rehabilitation and has recently resumed trackwork, signaling his readiness...
Bright future predicted after Chollima's impressive debut win
Trainer Darren McAuliffe foresees a lucrative career for Chollima after the two-year-old posted an eye-catching win on debut at Belmont. Flashing huge potential in the Book Your Christmas In July Celebration At Belmont-29 July Plate (1400m), the Starspangledbanner galloper stylishly delivered on Darren Mcauliffe’s high expectations. Dragged back to last by jockey,...