Horse Racing News
Sepals in line for G1 honours in the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Sepals will attempt to deliver Cliff Brown a long-awaited Group 1 triumph when he contests the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield this weekend. Brown, who spent over a decade training in Singapore with multiple top-level victories, returned to Melbourne in 2021 and went close when The Inferno finished runner-up...
Exciting clash looms as stablemates meet in 2025 Kingston Town Stakes
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will saddle two contrasting stayers in the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick with Vauban bringing proven Group 1 credentials and Elamaz stepping into carnival company for the first time. Vauban, a dual Group 1 placegetter, has been quick to make his presence felt in Australia, winning...
King Charles III’s horse out to improve 2025 Melbourne Cup hopes
While King Charles III discusses world affairs with US President Donald Trump in the UK, his Melbourne Cup prospect Gilded Water will be flying the royal silks at Caulfield on Saturday. The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper lines up in the benchmark 84 Handicap (2000m), a crucial stepping stone towards a potential tilt...
Blinkers go on Tupakara in the 2025 Tea Rose Stakes
Talented filly Tupakara will wear blinkers for the first time as she looks to finally break through in Saturday’s Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Prepared by Annabel and Rob Archibald, Tupakara has consistently measured up in strong races, placing four times from seven starts, including third in the Group...
Al Riffa and Via Sistina head weights for the 2025 Melbourne Cup
Australian Horse Of The Year Via Sistina and Irish St Leger winner Al Riffa have been confirmed as the topweights for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. On Tuesday, Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper David Hegan unveiled the official weights for both the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4 at Flemington and the Caulfield...
Ciaron Maher’s Smokey hope in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Ciaron Maher believes his reliable stayer Smokin’ Romans still has what it takes to be competitive at the top level, with the gelding set for another crack at Group 1 company. The veteran will line up in Saturday’s Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, where he will be joined by stablemates Zardozi...
Space Rider looking to bounce back in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Space Rider burst onto the scene with a strong first-up win at Moonee Valley, prompting high hopes from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable. However, his return to the track in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) on September 6 saw him fade badly to finish second last, leaving connections...
Another Wil on track for 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Another Wil is on track for redemption at Caulfield with trainer Ciaron Maher reporting the gelding has made significant improvement since his first-up run in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old finished sixth behind Treasurethe Moment on August 30, a result that underlined his lack of race fitness. On...
Jedibeel reroutes to 2025 The Shorts after setback
Trainer Brad Widdup concedes he has been forced to throw Jedibeel in the deep end, with the gelding to resume in the star-packed The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick. After missing his intended first-up assignment in the Concorde Stakes (1000m) due to a minor ankle strain, Jedibeel will now face a field...
Chris Waller holds strong hand in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Chris Waller’s Caulfield spring squad could be out in force this weekend with up to five runners targeting the Underwood Stakes. Buckaroo, victorious in the race last year, headlines the stable’s potential team, with Anisette, Moira, River Of Stars and Land Legend all in the mix. Waller described Buckaroo’s third-place finish in...