Horse Racing News
UK keen to expand recruitment of Australian horses
Nick Smith travelling to Australia to try and recruit horses to compete in England is nothing new, but Ascot’s Director of Racing and Public Affairs has tweaked his travel schedule for 2025. Smith will visit both Melbourne and Sydney late next month to spread the word on new incentives being offered...
Golden Slipper still an option for Space Rider
Mick Price remains uncertain about the Autumn plans for Zoustar colt Space Rider, who was first emergency and early favourite but missed out on a run in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Space Rider impressed with a 3.3 length win on debut at Eagle Farm but was then defeated at $1.14...
G1 Australian Guineas remains target for Insignia
Trainer Grahame Begg hopes for clear skies at Flemington after heavy rain affected racing just over a week ago. Although Cilacap secured a late victory, Royal Insignia struggled in the Group 3 C S Hayes Stakes (1400m) on February 15 due to the wet conditions. Royal Insignia is set to race in...
G1 winning NZ mare retired
Sunday was an emotional day at Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stables as co-trainer Sam Bergerson bid farewell to Skew Wiff, marking the end of her racing career. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced mare provided Bergerson with his first Group 1 triumph as a trainer when she secured victory in the 2023...
South Australian staying star retired
South Australian staying star The Map has been retired following a disappointing performance in the Lord Reims Stakes (G3, 2600m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Trainers Dan Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray made the tough call after the mare failed to produce her usual finishing burst and didn’t pull up at her best...
Firestorm wins tight G2 Millie Fox Stakes finish
Jason Collett made the most of a wide run at Rosehill, guiding Firestorm to an impressive victory in the Millie Fox Stakes. The four-year-old daughter of Satono Aladdin notched her first black-type win, strengthening her credentials as a future broodmare with a breakthrough performance in the Group 2, 1300m fillies and...
Beiwacht stamps himself on the 2025 Golden Slipper
The Silver Slipper Stakes was meant to shed light on the Golden Slipper picture, but James Cummings and Adam Hyeronimus took the opportunity to introduce Beiwacht as a serious contender with a dominant win at Rosehill. Race favorite Wodeton had a testing run, forced to cover extra ground from barrier nine...
Mr Brightside goes back-to-back in Futurity Stakes
Mr Brightside once again proved his fighting spirit, holding off multiple challengers to claim victory in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The $1.70 favorite hit the front in the straight under Craig Williams after racing outside the leader, but the race was far from over. I...
Jimmy stars in the Oakleigh Plate
Jimmysstar delivered on his undeniable promise with a magnificent maiden Group One victory in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Ridden by Ethan Brown, the $7.50 chance showed remarkable speed and determination, accelerating past the $5.50 favorite She’s Bulletproof at the 200m mark and holding off Rey Magnerio ($8)...
Expensive colt Devil Night lands the Blue Diamond Stakes
The Hawkes family, well-known for their substantial contributions to breeding and racing, have once again captured the spotlight with Devil Night’s impressive victory in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. John Hawkes has long been a key figure in the Australian racing scene, having prepared horses for the...