Horse Racing News
Oak Hill set to rebound in the 2025 Moir Stakes
The Hayes brothers are hoping Oak Hill can redeem himself when he returns to Moonee Valley for Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes. A brilliant first-up winner at the track and trip, Oak Hill failed to reproduce that form in the Listed Carlyon Stakes, finishing fifth. Ben Hayes said the stable has...
2025 Cox Plate not off the table for Linebacker
Connections of Linebacker will be hoping class can overcome a tricky barrier draw when the colt resumes in the Group 2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick this weekend. Trainer Tom Charlton remains unfazed about the wide gate. “We’d rather get it out of the way early,” he said. “This run will bring...
Thompson taking long-term view with his 2025 Furious Stakes filly
While trainer John Thompson isn’t convinced Open Secret can match the raw speed of her Furious Stakes opposition, he sees Saturday’s Group 2 as a crucial building block towards the 1400m and mile legs of the Princess Series. The three-year-old produced a strong late finish for fourth behind Savvy Hallie in...
La Dorada in Group 1 dash first-up in 2025 Moir Stakes
Star Kiwi filly La Dorada will get her chance to prove herself against Australia’s best sprinters when she contests Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. Winner of the Karaka Millions and the Sires’ Produce Stakes as a two-year-old, La Dorada arrives with an imposing record of three wins...
Melbourne Cup fancies set for Chelmsford Stakes 2025 return
While victory is not the main aim, Saturday’s Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick will serve as an important checkpoint for Waterhouse and Bott imports Vauban and Sir Delius as they head towards the Melbourne Cup. The 1600m Group 2 is the starting point of campaigns that will stretch deep into the...
Pride bullish Private Eye can pack a punch in the 2025 Tramway Stakes
Randwick will host the return of one of the country’s most seasoned gallopers on Saturday when Private Eye tackles the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m), aiming for his fourteenth career success. Trainer Joe Pride was delighted with the eight-year-old’s first-up effort in the P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, where...
Jimmysstar to follow Bella’s path to rich The Everest 2025
Jimmysstar will begin his spring journey with an eye firmly on The Everest when he contests the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick. Trainer Ciaron Maher is deliberately using the same program that worked wonders with Bella Nipotina 12 months ago. The gelding, winner of the All Aged Stakes...
Coolmore Stud Stakes test in the McKenzie Stakes 2025 for Rosberg
While many of Clinton McDonald’s top colts have been sold abroad in recent years, Rosberg will not be leaving his care. The trainer has placed a “not for sale” tag on the Deep Field three-year-old, confident he can develop into a stallion prospect at home. Rosberg makes his highly anticipated debut...
Engine Of War on a 2025 Victoria Derby path
The Price & Kent Jnr team is eyeing the spring riches with Engine Of War after the three-year-old announced himself with a gritty first-up victory at Sandown. Competing in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Plate (1500m), the New Zealand-bred gelding ($4.80) showed determination under Mark Zahra to cling on by a nose...
Richly bred colts finish one-two at Warwick Farm races
Blueblood colt Attica lived up to the hype with a tough Warwick Farm debut victory, delighting trainer Joe Pride who admits he rarely gets horses with such pedigree through his yard. By Lonhro out of Group winner Savatiano, Attica was transferred to Pride after Godolphin shifted horses to public trainers. “It’s...