Horse Racing News
Giga Kick trials nicely ahead of 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes return
Giga Kick is on track for a return to racing after pleasing trainer Clayton Douglas in a recent trial at Caulfield Heath. The sprinter is set to resume in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m), having last been seen winning the Group 1 Champions Sprint in November. Douglas said the 800-metre trial...
Tommy Berry hoping to be Enriched by Rosehill experience
Tommy Berry believes Saturday’s JRA Plate will provide a clear indication of where Enriched is at as the sprinter resumes at Rosehill. The talented galloper was among the standout three-year-olds last autumn, finishing runner-up in the Darby Munro Stakes before winning the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint. However, his spring campaign failed...
Racing in the blood for Pearl Of Dubai ahead of 2026 Widden Stakes
Peter Snowden is confident Pearl Of Dubai has the talent to make her mark this autumn as she resumes in the Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill. The filly impressed during her debut campaign when finishing second in the Kirkham Plate, having gone straight from the breakers into race preparation. “She...
Take two for Jadzia at Caulfield races
Connections have opted for a more patient approach with Jadzia, who will now make her race debut at Caulfield following last week’s late scratching. Trainer Grahame Begg elected not to run the filly in the Blue Diamond Preview due to the extreme conditions and instead target the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes...
2026 CS Hayes Stakes and Australian Guineas the goals for Sandown winner
Loud Charlie’s breakthrough win at Sandown has prompted trainer Lloyd Kennewell to start thinking bigger as the autumn carnival approaches. Making just his second race appearance, the gelding claimed the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Plate (1300m) and stamped himself as a horse with upside. “I’m still not sure if he’s the full...
Tulloch Lodge colt on Notice for 2026 Canonbury Stakes assignment
The Canonbury Stakes looms as an important measuring stick for Eviction Notice as the Tulloch Lodge colt resumes following a short spring campaign. After winning an early two-year-old trial, Eviction Notice went to the Breeders’ Plate (1000m) as a well-backed runner but faded late after being caught wide in the lead. Trainers...
Snowden sprinter poised to Fire in Rosehill back-up in 2026 JRA Plate
Peter Snowden will press on with Fire Star in Saturday’s JRA Plate at Rosehill, hoping a drop back in trip can help the gelding claim a long-awaited black-type win. The five-year-old stepped up to 1400 metres in the Carrington Stakes last weekend and travelled into the race well before weakening late...
Mares’ company in 2026 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes to suit Aviatress
Aviatress is set to drop back into mares’ company at Caulfield after being a regular performer in Melbourne’s sprint races throughout the summer. The South Australian-trained mare, prepared by Richard and Chantelle Jolly, is expected to be freshened following her appearance in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m). After beginning her...
Incognito to launch Golden Slipper Stakes 2026 campaign at Rosehill
Rosehill will provide the launching pad for Incognito’s next assignment, with the Golden Slipper equal favourite returning to the races in the Canonbury Stakes. The spring saw the colt stamp his talent with victory in the Breeders’ Plate (1000m), and his preparation for Saturday has included two trials, the latest a...
Golden Slipper, Flight Stakes winners trial at Randwick
Michael Freedman has started locking in autumn plans for Marhoona, Apocalyptic and Manaal following a busy morning of trials at Randwick. Golden Slipper winner Marhoona impressed when leading throughout to win her heat, while Apocalyptic and Manaal both featured in the following trial behind Group 1 winner Beiwacht. Freedman said Apocalyptic’s campaign...