Horse Racing News
Rain brings out best in El Rocko
Trainer John Mcardle had his sights on a race at Flemington on Anzac Day, but a change of heart led to El Rocko being successful at Moonee Valley. A field of just eight runners combined with a wet track provided McArdle with the perfect scenario to tackle the Ladbrokes Form Genius Handicap (1519m)...
Glen Thompson lands first G1 in the 2025 Australasian Oaks
Benagil delivered a richly deserved reward for trainer Glen Thompson on Saturday, securing his first Group 1 victory in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville. With a perfect ride from Group 1 maestro Mark Zahra, Benagil proved far too strong, providing Thompson with a highlight in what has been a season...
2025 Scone Cup goal for consistent Grebeni
Randwick’s weather forecast is under scrutiny from trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou, who are hoping for favourable conditions ahead of their strong team this Saturday. The stable’s headline act is Grebeni, who continues his build-up to the Scone Cup with a run in the Precise Air Handicap (1500m), weather permitting. After...
In-form Freedman stable to keep winning momentum rolling
Michael Freedman is confident his stable’s winning momentum can continue as he prepares Ducasse and Colophon for Saturday’s Randwick card. Following Marhoona’s triumph in the Golden Slipper, Freedman has enjoyed a strong run of form, boasting a 19% metro win rate this season—second only to Bjorn Baker among Sydney’s top trainers. “It...
Talkanco up for 2025 Karrakatta Plate battle
Juvenile stars Yes Queen and Talkanco are set to battle it out for a third time when they line up in Saturday’s Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot, with their rivalry quickly becoming one of the season’s most compelling storylines. After splitting their previous two contests, Yes Queen and Talkanco...
Cliff Brown pair to clash at The Valley
Trainer Cliff Brown is rolling the dice with both Honor Galore and Lady Di Di stepping out in the same race at Moonee Valley on Saturday, an option that wasn’t the initial plan for either mare. Both runners were originally headed elsewhere—Honor Galore to the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m)...
Moreira out to cause upset with bloody good horse in 2025 Chairman’s Sprint Prize
As Hong Kong prepares for Champions Day at Sha Tin, all eyes are on sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m). But Joao Moreira, riding the highly capable Satono Reve, is quietly confident his Japanese mount can deliver a surprise. Satono Reve and Ka Ying...
Waterhouse and Bott out to break Group 1 Australasian Oaks drought
Gai Waterhouse’s last win in the Australasian Oaks came back in 2000 with Tempest Morn, but she and Adrian Bott will try to turn back the clock on Saturday with a dual-pronged attack on this year’s Group 1 edition. Too Darn Lizzie and Phenom will represent the stable at Morphettville, both...
Highvol makes stellar debut in 2025 Anzac Day Stakes
Highvol made a sensational debut at Flemington, becoming the first horse to win the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) on debut, justifying trainer Nick Ryan’s bold call to kick off the colt’s career in black-type company. Starting at $9, the son of Microphone sat on speed under Jamie Mott and fought...
The Everest 2025 for Ka Ying Rising but Champions Sprint unlikely
Trainer David Hayes has expressed frustration over Racing Victoria’s scanning regulations, which could derail plans to bring Ka Ying Rising to the Melbourne Cup Carnival later this year. Following a potential tilt at the Group 1 The Everest, Hayes had hoped to target the Champions Sprint at Flemington. But a mandatory...