Horse Racing News
McEvoy mare to show she’s Bossy in the VOBIS Gold Comet
Ballarat-based trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy believe Bossy Nic’s ability to handle straight-track racing will be a key asset as she returns to Flemington. Having won her last start at the track, Bossy Nic is preparing for the VOBIS Gold Comet (1000m) this Saturday. The race, open exclusively to VOBIS Gold-qualified horses,...
Ndola chasing Australian Guineas win for Lindsay Park
The Lindsay Park stable, led by Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, is aiming to return to the winner’s circle in the Australian Guineas this Saturday, with Ndola representing the team in the Group 1 1600m contest at Flemington. Lindsay Park last tasted success in the Australian Guineas when Miss Finland...
Stevenson heads local hopes on Launceston Cup day
With Wednesday’s Launceston Cup fast approaching, Wesley Vale trainer Glenn Stevenson is placing his faith in Asva and Ashy Boy to deliver strong performances in the Group 3 feature. The $250,000 contest will see local hopes go up against a formidable Victorian presence. Asva secured his place in the field following...
Another Prophet chasing another G1 win in the Australian Guineas
Trainer Ciaron Maher is preparing for a strong showing in Saturday’s Australian Guineas, with Another Prophet leading his stable’s charge. Maher, who co-trained Hitotsu to victory in 2022 and guided Southport Tycoon to success in 2023, is hoping for a hat-trick in the prestigious Group 1 race. While Kalkallo and Railway...
Snowdome continues resurgence in Pinjarra Classic
Ascot trainer Neville Parnham enjoyed further success with resurgent sprinter Snowdome who took out the Listed Tabtouch Pinjarra Classic (1300m) at Pinjarra. Snowdome, ridden by Brad Parnham, led all the way and despite the pressure applied by Man Crush, he proved too tough to run down and won by a neck. Man...
Luckless Queen chases Bunbury Cup glory
Justine Erkelens is looking to put a challenging preparation behind her as she aims star mare Own The Queen at the upcoming Bunbury Cup (2000m). The four-year-old was a dominant force in the three-year-old ranks last season, completing an impressive treble with wins in the Ascot 1000 Guineas (1800m), Natasha Stakes...
Daggers set for Flemington return in Inglis Sprint
Daggers impressed by winning his first two starts as a three-year-old, which led the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable to think he could be their top contender for the spring season. After his initial victories, he ran third over 1400m at Flemington, and then stepped up to 1600m for the...
Maher pair to do battle again in the Launceston Cup
After a dominant showing in the Hobart Cup, trainer Ciaron Maher is eager to complete Tasmania’s summer Cup double when he saddles up two top contenders in the Launceston Cup on Wednesday. Maher’s talented stayers Strawberry Rock and Promises Kept finished first and second in the Hobart Cup, with just a...
Autumn Glow impresses but G1 Surround Stakes start not certain
Unbeaten filly Autumn Glow continues to impress ahead of her return to racing, but trainer Chris Waller remains undecided on whether she will take her place in Saturday’s Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The daughter of The Autumn Sun produced a strong trial effort on Monday, cruising into third...
Abell Stakes or Australian Guineas 2025 for WA galloper London’s Image
Most trainers would spell a horse after a six-month campaign, but London’s Image isn’t most horses. Trainer Ryan Hill had planned to give his filly a break following her narrow second in the Magic Millions 3YO Trophy, but her condition forced a change of heart. “She was meant to go for...