Horse Racing News
Catarino back in the groove after Pingrup Cup success
Ava Catarino’s Pingrup Cup (1660m) success was timely, it came at the opportune time for the young rider. Any race win for a jockey is significant, more so for a young apprentice, but Saturday’s victory was laced with a sense of importance. Punching the air in delight as she passed the winning...
Bravo Centurion primed to let rip in Rock Magic Stakes
Bravo Centurion will return to the races at Ascot on Saturday and trainer Luke Fernie is confident the exciting four-year-old can stamp his authority early and confirm a slot in the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m). Bravo Centurion was one of the hottest horses going around in Perth last year, winning six straight...
Ageing mares add to G1 Australian Cup sparkle
Since the early 2000s, racing enthusiasts have been fortunate to witness an increasing number of elite mares extending their careers on the track rather than retiring early. Historically, mares with solid racing credentials were often retired to breeding programs by the age of five or, at most, six. Let’s Elope continued racing...
Champion English jockey to ride at The Championships
Coolmore has secured a top-tier replacement for James McDonald on the opening day of The Championships, with Ryan Moore stepping in to ride at Randwick on April 5. Tom Magnier, Coolmore Australia's principal, confirmed on Tuesday that Moore is set to take over McDonald's engagements for the global powerhouse. “The Dubai World...
Options open for newly crowned Group 1 winner Schwarz
Now that Schwarz has secured his maiden Group 1 victory, the focus shifts to how best to manage his schedule leading up to the breeding season, with a potential trip to England on the table. Co-trainer John O'Shea confirmed on Monday morning that Rosemont Stud will make the final call on...
Warmonger ready for talent-laden G1 Tancred Stakes
Michael Kent Jnr is wary that Warmonger might be facing one of the toughest editions of the Tancred Stakes in recent memory. However, the Cranbourne trainer remains optimistic, given the Group 1 winner's return to peak form. The four-year-old is set to chase his first victory since last year's Queensland Derby...
Wolfe & McGruddy claim second regional feature
Trainer Steve Wolfe and jockey Shaun McGruddy found themselves in the regional spotlight once again after securing their second major country race victory within a week. Just seven days after Quokka-bound sprinter Rope Them In claimed the $400,000 Bluff Knoll (1099m) in Albany, Currimundi delivered another triumph for the stable by...
Maher loads G1 Australian Cup bases
Ciaron Maher has never had a stronger lineup for the Australian Cup than this year, but the stable remains cautious ahead of Saturday’s $2.5 million Group 1 race at Flemington. Pride Of Jenni, Middle Earth, and Light Infantry Man are leading the betting for the 2000-metre weight-for-age event, which received 14...
O’Donnell leads growing fan base for Machine Gun Gracie
Machine Gun Gracie's growing fanbase was left in awe after she dominated her rivals in Saturday’s Listed Natasha Stakes (2200m) at Ascot. One of her biggest supporters is experienced jockey Shaun O'Donnell, who has immense admiration for the Justine Erkelens-trained Maschino filly. With an impressive record of two wins and two seconds...
Lane’s big plans for his lady
Bunbury-based trainer Michael Lane holds The Boss Lady in high esteem and is eager to see how the talented mare progresses toward major targets both in the near future and over the long haul. If The Boss Lady meets Lane's high expectations, she could make a significant impact in the coming...