Horse Racing News
Yulong buys Vinrock with spring intentions
Hot on the heels of Treasurethe Moment’s Group 1 victory in the Australian Oaks, Yulong has expanded its spring arsenal by purchasing unbeaten colt Vinrock, one of the most exciting juveniles in the country. Vinrock’s most recent triumph came in the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) at Randwick on April 5,...
Kimochi on target for All Aged Stakes tilt
Trainer Gary Portelli will pin his hopes on talented mare Kimochi this weekend as she returns to the 1400m trip for the Group 1 All-Aged Stakes at Randwick, the final major race day of Sydney’s autumn carnival. The race, along with the Champagne Stakes (1600m) for two-year-olds, wraps up the elite-level...
Killiana bounces back in the Gold Rush at Bendigo
After a disappointing run in The Showdown, Killiana made a strong return with a rewarding victory at Bendigo on Saturday in the VOBIS Gold series. The Brazen Beau filly was able to overcome a wide trip to win the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Rush, which also included a $30,000 bonus payout, giving...
Luke Cartwright cashes in at Bendigo
Luke Cartwright made his mark on the metropolitan racing scene in style, collecting a Saturday double at Bendigo’s Golden Mile Raceday. The Mornington-based apprentice broke through with his first city-class win on Heavenly Eagle in race three and quickly doubled up when guiding Manolo Bling to victory just two races later. Although...
Fangirl stars in Queen Of The Turf Stakes win
Fangirl justified her switch to the Queen Of The Turf Stakes with a rousing victory at Randwick, handing trainer Chris Waller yet another Group 1 win on the second day of The Championships. While Waller celebrated a huge victory in the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) with Via Sistina, Fangirl...
Via Sistina elite in Queen Elizabeth Stakes triumph
A year after a painful loss in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Via Sistina delivered a dominant victory at Randwick, fulfilling Chris Waller’s long-held hopes of redemption. Denied in 2023 when Pride Of Jenni stole the race from the front, Via Sistina returned with a mission and proved her standing as one...
Wonder Boy breaks through in Bendigo Guineas
After a long wait, Wonder Boy returned to form in style by capturing the $200,000 Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday, marking his first win since a debut victory last June. Jerome Hunter’s three-year-old gelding finally delivered on his early promise, scoring a maiden Stakes win and giving Hunter and owner...
Climbing Star starts campaign to defend Robert Sangster Stakes crown
Phillip Stokes had intended to follow the same race schedule that brought Climbing Star her Group 1 glory in the Sangster Stakes a year ago. Climbing Star began her 2023 campaign by claiming the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville, before finishing third in the Group 3 R N Irwin Stakes...
Price, Kent Pivot with in-form gelding
Trainer Michael Kent Jnr believes Pivot City can eventually climb back into Stakes company, but for now, he and co-trainer Mick Price are taking a cautious route with the talented gelding. The rejuvenated four-year-old lines up in Saturday’s $130,000 Smartloans Bendigo BM84 Handicap (1300m), chasing a second victory from three starts...
Bendigo Guineas trip ideal for Lindsay Park pair
Ben Hayes is optimistic that varying distances will suit both Lindsay Park runners lining up in the Bendigo Guineas this Saturday, with Double Market expected to improve up in trip and Ndola dropping back to his preferred distance. Double Market is set to have her second start this campaign after a...