Horse Racing News
McEvoy doesn’t Miss a beat aboard Freelove at Canterbury
Miss Freelove showed promising signs with a dominant front-running win at Canterbury, and trainer Peter Snowden is excited about where the filly might head next. Sent out as the $2.60 favourite, the daughter of Tassort controlled the tempo under Kerrin McEvoy and sprinted clear in the Ole Kirk @ Vinery Stud...
Parnham pleased with Railway Stakes winner Bustler
Monday’s 1000m trial saw the 2023 Railway Stakes champion settle mid-pack before closing off well to finish within two lengths of winner Wind And The Lion, sparking optimism for his upcoming prep. The five-year-old failed to win last campaign but consistently ran well, finishing close-up in four Group races including the...
Queensland Oaks heroine begins latest winter carnival mission
Queensland Oaks winner Socks Nation will kick off her latest campaign at the stand-alone Hawkesbury meeting as she heads towards another tilt at some lucrative winter carnival targets. The mare will resume in the Hawkesbury Crown (1300m) on Saturday and while trainer Ciaron Maher’s assistant Johann Gerard-Dubord expects her to improve as...
The Fox too clever in the 2025 Galleywood Hurdle
The Cunning Fox proved too strong in the feature event of day two at Warrnambool, claiming the Galleywood Hurdle and completing trainer Patrick Payne’s full set of Warrnambool jumps trophies. Now training in partnership with sister Michelle, Payne added the Galleywood to his earlier wins in the Brierly and Grand Annual...
Golden Slipper runner-up Coleman to debut for new stable
The Chris Waller stable is preparing for a big weekend with three exciting colts set to step out, including new recruit Coleman who will line up in the Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. Previously trained by Matt Laurie, Coleman was second in the Golden Slipper and brings Group 1 experience...
Local trainer lands the 2025 Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool
Aaron Purcell continued his successful run at his home Carnival, adding the Wangoom Handicap to his list of Warrnambool feature victories thanks to the tough effort of Dashing on Wednesday. The local trainer now boasts three feature wins at the iconic meet, having previously claimed the Grand Annual Steeplechase and Galleywood...
Statuario set for 2025 SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will be hoping it’s third time lucky in a Group 1 when Statuario tackles Saturday’s South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. After a strong win in the Galilee Series Final, the gelding heads into the Derby as the $3.60 favourite and is thriving according to Emma-Lee. “I’m very,...
Lang and Boss the right 2025 Queensland Guineas combo
Rising jockey Emily Lang has the backing of leading trainer Tony Gollan heading into Saturday’s Queensland Guineas, where she partners the progressive Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm. Lang has been in outstanding form in the 2024/25 Brisbane metropolitan premiership with 52 winners, ahead of rivals Angela Jones and the overseas-based James...
2025 Wangoom Handicap sets up well for Marble Nine
Marble Nine will head into Wednesday’s Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m) full of confidence after a strong last-start win at Bendigo, setting the stage for a potential Black Type breakthrough at Warrnambool. Prepared by Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, the four-year-old has been highly consistent this prep, placing at Flemington...
Winter carnival trip on the line in the 2025 Clarendon Stakes for Aerodrome
Trainer Michael Freedman is hopeful that Aerodrome can make the most of the Clarendon Stakes at Hawkesbury, a race that has helped launch many successful racing careers. Aerodrome, by Ole Kirk, turned heads at Warwick Farm earlier this month when he wore down Hidden Motive, who would go on to place...