Horse Racing News
Waller edges toward elite 200 club via Panova in Adelaide group one
With Panova's win, Chris Waller is now merely one triumph from an distinguished group after notching his 199th Group One in the Australasian Oaks held at Morphettville.A mere two Aussie trainers, namely T J Smith and Bart Cummings, have amassed over 200 major victories, the famed pair retiring with 246...
Rotagilla progressing towards Gosford Cup challenge
After Rotagilla adjusted well to a tactical shift, jockey Tyler Schiller called the gelding a "progressive horse" en route to a commanding success in Randwick's Anzac Day Cup.Although Schiller planned an aggressive position for the four-year-old, an awkward departure prompted a conservative ride, prompting Rotagilla to produce a fierce late...
Dominant VRC St Leger win for Silvasista prompts Derby plans
Plans for a tilt at the South Australian Derby are under consideration for Silvasista after her standout victory in the Listed VRC St Leger at Flemington.Morphettville hosts the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) next Saturday, or there's the Group 3 SA Fillies Classic (2500m) option the week after on...
Brisbane beckons Blind Raise post Anzac Day Stakes success at Flemington
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young plan to send Blind Raise northward to Brisbane after his dominant display at Flemington.On Saturday, Blind Raise secured victory in the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m), mirroring the feat of stablemate Epimeles from 2024.After Epimeles' triumph, Busuttin and Young opted for a spell aimed at...
Cantiamo's impressive win creates dilemma for trainer Lees
Trainer Kris Lees continues to back Randwick conqueror Cantiamo for another attempt against stakes rivals, although decisions on the precise timing and venue could shift.Originally, Lees eyed the Listed Denise's Joy Stakes (1100m) next month at Scone, but the style of the filly's triumph in Saturday's The Third Australian General...
Bangkok Hottie set for spell before eyeing Princess Series
David Payne opted to give Bangkok Hottie an extra outing to grab Sydney Saturday stakes ahead of her extensive spring plans, resulting in a resounding triumph for the filly at Randwick.Although Payne initially intended to retire the filly to the paddock after her midweek maiden conquest at Warwick Farm, owner-breeder...
JMac engaged by Lindsay Park for Tycoon Star in Morphettville feature
Ben, Will and J D Hayes from the Lindsay Park stable are confident that some modifications will unlock peak form from Tycoon Star at the Morphettville races.Tycoon Star lines up in Saturday's Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes (1200m), with expectations of a solid run potentially qualifying the colt for the...
Seraphox heads to Flemington's Anzac Day Stakes for Maher stable
Ciaron Maher's yard has transported Seraphox to Melbourne for a Stakes contest that presents a range of future possibilities for this two-year-old.The youngster will tackle the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday, coming off two Sydney starts with a win at Warwick Farm as his latest effort.Impressed...
Rob Archibald eyes Siragusa rebound at Randwick
Why Siragusa acted up on the second day of The Championships is puzzling, but co-trainer Rob Archibald is eager for the horse to shake it off and steer his campaign back to success.A $10 shot in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) on April 11, Siragusa failed to leave the...
Sergeant major primed for impact on return to Randwick track
With a Listed victory already under his belt, four-year-old Sergeant Major still has untapped potential according to Ciaron Maher assistant Johann Gerard-Dubord.While acknowledging the gelding's modest form since capturing the South Pacific Classic (1400m) in the Sydney autumn carnival last year, Gerard-Dubord counts himself among the horse's keenest advocates."If he...