Horse Racing News
Luke Campbell finding his way in Melbourne
First there was a Flemington winner and then came his maiden winner at Caulfield, all of which has helped Perth apprentice Luke Campbell get over his home sickness. Campbell is on a three-month loan to Ciaron Maher and David Eustace and wants to see how the next couple of months play out before making his next move. The apprentice will need to weigh up...
Outback Miss lands impressive win at Caulfield
If it was not for a growth on her throat, co-trainer Mick Price says Outback Miss would be headed for ‘Black Type’ company. Outback Miss made it two wins from as many starts when she took out The McCafe Handicap (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Sent out the $3.40 favourite under Blake...
Outlandos outstays rivals in the Stayer’s Cup
John Sargent is keen to see more long-distance races programmed in Sydney and preferably over two miles after taking out a shortened version of the Stayer’s Cup with Outlandos. The winter staple was held over 3200m at Rosehill until two years ago when it was shifted to Randwick and reduced to...
No negatives for A Lot Of Good Men says Trevor Andrews
Ascot trainer Trevor Andrews says A Lot Of Good Men can kick off his winter campaign in style by making a winning return at Belmont on Saturday. The classy A Lot colt is the most favoured of the 10 horses lining up to take out the Juicebox-Campaign Brief Digital Agency Of...
Spring Eagle set to strike at Caulfield
Trainer Gavin Bedggood says Spring Eagle has not been afforded the ideal preparation leading into his city debut at Caulfield. A debut winner at Sale last month, Spring Eagle missed a run at Sandown a fortnight ago while he was forced to miss a jump-out at Cranbourne during the week. But Bedggood says Spring...
Golden Eagle prospect lands at Royal Ascot
Docklands is closely-related to an OTI Racing horse who was a Black Type performer in Australia and the Harry Eustace-trained colt might see himself carrying the same colours Down Under after winning on Day 3 at Royal Ascot. The half-brother to Harbour Views took his record to three wins from five starts,...
Nathan Doyle heads to town with Overriding
Up-and-coming filly Overriding has already rewarded the faith of trainer Nathan Doyle and her biggest payday might be yet to come. The Newcastle trainer was drawn to the filly’s athleticism when he spied her at the yearling sales and being a daughter of unfashionable sire Star Turn, he picked her up...
Longvillers crunched in Civic Stakes
He has won two of the past three renewals of the Tattersall’s Tiara but Jason Collett won’t be adding to that record this year, the top jockey instead staying closer to home to chase a first Civic Stakes success. After breaking through for his maiden Group 1 win aboard Invincibella in the...
Drop in weight to suit Epic Centre at Caulfield
Trainer Clayton Douglas is banking on a drop in weight and some slightly firmer footing being advantageous for Epic Centre at Caulfield. Epic Centre will be chasing a third win from his past four starts when he heads out for the Take It To The Neds Level Handicap (1000m) on Saturday. The three-year-old scored successive wins at Seymour and Sale...
Artorius out to broaden appeal in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Saturday night’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot has the potential to make Artorius a stallion with worldwide appeal and make some Australian breeders look like shrewd investors in the process. The 1207-metre Group 1 will be the final start for the son of Flying Artie before he embarks on...