Horse Racing News
Offers come in for Paul Preusker 2YO
Steparty’s owners have been given plenty to think about since his brilliant win at Flemington on Saturday. Trainer Paul Preusker on Monday morning revealed that his phone had been running hot with offers to buy the two-year-old, but all to this point had been rejected. But he left the door ajar for the...
Munhamek solidifies G1 Stradbroke Handicap credentials
Munhamek, trained by Nick Ryan, solidified his Stradbroke Handicap credentials with an impressive victory in the Listed Spear Chief Handicap (1500m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Starting at $7, the seven-year-old settled towards the back of the field under the guidance of jockey Billy Egan. Egan made a decisive move around the...
The G1 Tatts Tiara beckons for Foxy Frida
Foxy Frida showcased her impressive form by claiming victory in the $500,000 Magic Millions National Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Despite enduring a deep run, Foxy Frida, the warm $2.10 betr favorite, proved too strong for her rivals with a well-timed ride from jockey Billy Egan. She held off a...
Linda Meech’s Lightning G1 Stradbroke trip
Fresh off a winning double at Flemington on Saturday, Linda Meech will ride at Eagle Farm next weekend the first time in nearly four years when she partners the Peter Moody-trained Chain Of Lightning in the $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Her last visit to Brisbane’s premier track was to...
Damian Lane targets sixth G1 win in Japan
Esteemed Australian jockey, Damian Lane, is gearing up for a shot at his sixth G1 victory in Japan this Sunday as he takes the reins of Serifos in the prestigious G1 Yasuda Kinen. Lane is hot on the heels of a triumph in last week’s Tokyo Yushun aboard Tastiera, marking his...
Chris Waller pressing for fourth G1 JJ Atkins Stakes win
The Brisbane carnival is in full effect and trainer Chris Waller will be hoping to post a fourth victory in the $1 million JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm next weekend. He has tasted success in the Group One feature with The Autumn Sun in 2018, Press Statement in 2015 and Pressday in 2010...
Winx’s half-sister City Of Lights set for debut after false start
half sist After a false start last week, Winx's half-sister City Of Lights is set to make her debut this Sunday. The daughter of Deep Impact and Vegas Showgirl is down to run in the 1418-metre three-year-old fillies maiden that is the fourth race on the Geelong card and is scheduled to...
Emerging Amokura too good in G1 Queensland Oaks
Emerging star Amokura has claimed the Group 1 Queensland Oaks in just her first racing preparation. The daughter of Kermadec was having her sixth race start, having won her previous two outings by 9 lengths and 2 lengths respectively. The three-year-old was Kris Lees’ sixteenth Group 1 winner and his first since...
Caulfield Cup 2023 plans for Shaiyhar after Flemington win
With Shaiyhar’s win over a shorter than ideal trip, co-trainer Natalie Young and jockey Blake Shinn both believe that there is a lot more to come from the French import over a further. The four-year-old notched his first win in Australia in the Henley And Villawood GFA House Plate (2000m) at Flemington...
McEvoy’s mid-race move lands the Winter Cup
Irish import Al Aabir ($2.80F) has been a model of consistency since landing on our shores and a mid-race decision by jockey Kerrin Mcevoy has seen the Chris Waller-trained gelding get his first stakes victory in the Listed Winter Cup at Rosehill. After settling in the back half of the field...