Horse Racing News
G1 winner El Castello returns in 2025 Theo Marks Stakes
Exciting colt El Castello is finally set to resume racing after almost twelve months away, with a first-up run locked in for the Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill this Saturday. El Castello shot to prominence last spring when he won four straight races, highlighted by the Spring Champion Stakes, before...
Trainer Chris Waller assembling strong 3YO army
Chris Waller will be juggling stars across two states this weekend, with Via Sistina possibly clashing with Aelina in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, while a team of talented colts take centre stage in Sydney. Among them, Golden Slipper placegetter Wodeton lines up in The Run To The Rose after...
Large ownership group chasing 2025 Melbourne Cup dreams with Bur Dubai
The Melbourne Cup journey of Bur Dubai could take a decisive step at Flemington this weekend when he lines up in the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m). A win would hand the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained stayer a golden ticket into the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November...
Joliestar gains a slow in the $20m The Everest field
The stage is set for Joliestar to open her campaign in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday as she builds toward The Everest. The Newmarket Handicap star was this week named to represent Chris Waller Racing and Partners in the $20 million Everest (1200m). It will be her...
Treasurethe Moment still a chance to run in Cox Plate 2025
Treasurethe Moment has bounced back from her minor health setback, with Yulong confirming the dual Oaks winner has safely returned to Matt Laurie’s stable and remains on a path towards the Cox Plate. The mare was briefly sidelined after a mild colic episode but has responded well to treatment and recovery....
Via Sistina confirmed for 2025 Makybe Diva Stakes field
Star mare Via Sistina is on the move again, with connections confirming she will line up in Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington following another reshuffle to her spring program. The multiple Group 1 winner was expected to resume in the 7 Stakes in Sydney, but plans changed after...
Maher pair chase Melbourne Cup start in The Archer 2025
With three horses nominated, Ciaron Maher will ultimately rely on Sayedaty Sadaty and Jennivamoose in Saturday’s Group 3 The Archer (2500m) at Flemington, leaving Turnbull Stakes winner Smokin’ Romans for the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield a week later. The Archer is one of the coveted “win and you’re in” contests for...
Take Two for North England in 2025 Run To The Rose
Dual Group winner North England will bypass the San Domenico Stakes (1000m) after failing to fire in a Canterbury trial, but a sharper effort has the colt back on course for the Run To The Rose (1200m) at Rosehill. Connections were left puzzled when the Kindergarten Stakes winner weakened out late...
Apocalyptic ending to 2025 Furious Stakes
Randwick witnessed the re-emergence of a star on Saturday when Apocalyptic broke her maiden in the best possible way, capturing the Group 2 Furious Stakes (1200m). Trainer Michael Freedman, who once rated her above Golden Slipper winner Marhoona as a juvenile, finally saw his faith rewarded. Apocalyptic’s career had been delayed...
Angel Capital resumes with big win in 2025 Chautauqua Stakes
Angel Capital announced his arrival in Chris Waller’s stable with a brilliant first-up success at Moonee Valley, underlining his potential to be one of the spring’s headline acts. Sent out favourite in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes (1200m), the son of Wootton Bassett delivered exactly what his new connections were hoping...