Horse Racing News
Sydney Cup looms for impressive Mr Monaco
Next port of call for import Mr Monaco is set to be the Sydney Cup after his stamina-showing triumph in the N E Manion Cup at Rosehill.Caught three-deep no cover in mid-division, Mr Monaco ($5.50) unleashed a powerful late charge to edge out surging Taramansour ($31) by a long head,...
Ferivia heads return for Stokes in Adelaide carnival push
Phillip Stokes has managed admirably after basing himself in Victoria, though trips back to Adelaide remain a highlight.From his Morphettville stable, Stokes shifts runners seamlessly across borders, and with the Adelaide Carnival's quartet of Group 1 events looming, he seeks to feature prominently again this term following Group 1 triumphs...
Observer skips Caulfield clash with Planet Red
Thank the Lord.Co-trainer Mick Price's first response was that when he was asked whether he was happy that Observer wouldn't be facing Planet Red in Saturday's Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield.Planet Red, handled by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, is set for Caulfield action, whereas Observer...
Airman and Devil Night give Hawkes duo in William Reid Stakes
The Hawkes trio of Michael, John and Wayne have seen fluctuating fortunes of late.Victoria's most recent triumph for the stable occurred in a Kilmore maiden this month, complemented by Stakes glory via Gangsta Granny in Sydney on March 7.During Melbourne and Sydney carnivals, the operation consistently presents a competitive edge...
Bjorn Baker launches bold Group 1 bid on Golden Slipper day
While he doesn't match the horse volume or acquisition might of the nation's leading barns, Bjorn Baker remains undeterred in his bid to shine on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill.With five participants spread over four Group 1 contests, Baker relies on colts Warwoven and Paradoxium to spearhead the $5 million...
Darby Racing hopes Spicy Miss delivers Maher's Golden Slipper breakthrough
Ciaron Maher boasts an impressive resume in racing, yet a Golden Slipper victory is absent from his list of triumphs.Scott Darby, director at Darby Racing syndicators, anticipates that Spicy Miss, fresh off her Sweet Embrace Stakes success, might provide that missing piece at Rosehill on Saturday."We did tell him after...
Hot Digity Boom ramps up tension for trainer Mick Price in Adelaide
Trainer Mick Price from Cranbourne acknowledges heightened stress in following Hot Digity Boom's appearance in Adelaide over his Group 1 hopefuls racing in Sydney and Melbourne.Shona, Price's partner, and their daughters Kelly and Stephanie share ownership of Hot Digity Boom, scheduled for the Charlie Hoile Handicap (1400m) at Morphettville Parks...
Retirement announced for Arapaho after Sydney Cup triumph
Arapaho, known as the “Giant Labrador”, has raced for the final time.The gelding, a two-time Group 1 conqueror, has been retired by trainer Bjorn Baker owing to "wear and tear" that prompted the close of his competitive days.On Thursday, Baker made the public statement, calling Arapaho "an outstanding ambassador for...
Golden Slipper looms large for in-form Streisand
Since her last appearance in the Blue Diamond, Streisand has seen subsequent events further enhance her chances in Saturday's Golden Slipper, according to trainer Clinton McDonald.McDonald, from Cranbourne, was delighted by Chayan's strong performance that upheld the Blue Diamond line through a powerful success in the Group 2 Reisling Stakes...
Getta Good Feeling's Caulfield mile test no concern for O'Brien
Danny O'Brien, the trainer, doesn't anticipate issues for Getta Good Feeling from the prompt distance rise ahead of her Caulfield assignment.Successful in her first run back over 1200m on the Flemington straight, Getta Good Feeling now contests the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes (1600m) this coming Saturday.The stable of O'Brien views...