Horse Racing News
Angel to Capitalise on handicap chance in 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The path to spring glory is becoming clearer for Angel Capital, with trainer Chris Waller leaning towards the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as the four-year-old’s next assignment. The Sir Rupert Clarke, run over 1400 metres this Saturday, will share the spotlight with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes...
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...
Lady Shenandoah secures slot in The Everest 2025
Lady Shenandoah has officially joined the 2025 Everest line-up, giving Chris Waller a second mare confirmed for the $20 million Randwick showcase on October 18. The striking four-year-old has been selected to run in the Fairway Thoroughbreds slot owned by John Camilleri, becoming the sixth horse guaranteed a start in this...
Waller colts have Golden glow after 2025 Ming Dynasty Quality
Chris Waller’s emerging stars Sixties and Autumn Boy look set for the Golden Rose after dominating the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Sixties ($7) took up the running and proved too strong under Rachel King, holding off fast-finishing stablemate Autumn Boy ($2.60 fav) by half a length in the 1400m feature....
Third straight Makybe Diva Stakes for Mr Brightside
Mr Brightside wrote another chapter in his remarkable career on Saturday, storming to his tenth Group 1 win by making all the running in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The Lindsay Park-trained star became the first male galloper to complete a treble in the famous mile event, joining an...
G1's beckon for Arkansaw Kid after 2025 Bobbie Lewis Quality win
Arkansaw Kid has bounced back to form in style, taking out the Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington for the second straight year and reviving Group 1 ambitions this spring. The Lindsay Park-trained sprinter, sent out $3.20 favourite with Blake Shinn aboard, produced a strong finishing burst to defeat Star Patrol...
Revelare books a sport in 2025 Melbourne Cup field
Robert Hickmott’s staying expertise came to the fore again as Revelare secured a guaranteed Melbourne Cup berth with victory in the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington. The $2.90 favourite, ridden by Declan Bates, held off a late surge from Mormona ($6) to score by a neck, while Sayedaty Sadaty...
Will Godolphin be Tempted to take filly to 2025 The Everest?
Tempted has written her name into the history books, becoming just the second filly to capture the Run To The Rose with a breathtaking victory at Rosehill. The performance has catapulted her into discussions for the Golden Rose and even the $20 million The Everest. Trainer Ciaron Maher was buoyed by...
Autumn Glow extends winning streak to six, on track for 2025 Epsom Handicap
Autumn Glow confirmed her star status with yet another commanding win at Rosehill, taking out the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) to extend her unbeaten record to six. Dubbed the best horse in Australia yet to secure a Group 1, the Chris Waller-trained mare appears on the verge of...