Horse Racing News
Sir Delius could race in Sydney during the 2025 Spring Racing Carnival
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are taking a cautious approach with Sir Delius as they await further veterinary assessments following Racing Victoria’s decision to rule the stayer out of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. The entire underwent mandatory CT scans last week ahead of the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November...
Globe going for 2025 Cox Plate glory
The fairy-tale story of Globe could take another dramatic turn this weekend, with the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper confirmed for the $6 million Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Four weeks ago, Globe was beaten in a benchmark race, but his breakout win in the Group 1...
Boy’s chance to become a Man in Spring Champion Stakes
Adrian Bott believes rising star Shangri La Boy can continue his extraordinary rise through the grades when he tackles the $2 million Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. The son of Pierro has raced just three times, debuting with a third at Canterbury five weeks ago before winning a Rosehill...
Half Yours 2025 Melbourne Cup weight penalty announced
Half Yours has officially been handed a 2kg penalty for the upcoming Melbourne Cup, taking his weight to 53kg after his superb Caulfield Cup triumph last weekend. Racing Victoria’s head of handicapping, David Hegan, confirmed the adjustment on Monday, saying the decision aligns with penalties given to previous Caulfield Cup winners...
No Mystery around gelding’s 2025 Victoria Derby chances
Autumn Mystery has stamped himself as one of the most exciting staying prospects of the spring, claiming Saturday’s Group 3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) and setting his sights firmly on the Victoria Derby next month. The Rory Hunter-trained gelding, who broke his maiden in the Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) at Flemington last...
Tentyris launches into 2025 Coolmore Stud Stakes contention
After missing the Golden Slipper earlier this year, Tentyris has put himself back in the Group 1 spotlight with an impressive win in the Listed Gothic Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield, setting him up perfectly for the upcoming Coolmore Stud Stakes. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained colt was forced out of his...
Ole Dancer denies Apocalyptic in 2025 Thousand Guineas
In a thrilling renewal of the Thousand Guineas on Caulfield Cup Day, local hope Ole Dancer produced a career-defining performance to defeat Sydney star Apocalyptic in one of the most exciting two-horse duels of the season. Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, the daughter of Ole Kirk secured her first...
Warrior Rothfire back to his best in the 2025 Sydney Stakes
Veteran sprinter Rothfire reminded everyone of his class and courage with a stirring victory in the $2 million Sydney Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, ending a lengthy winless spell and reigniting memories of his brilliant early career. The win came under an Everest warm-up ride from champion jockey Zac Purton, who...
Ka Ying Rising underlines champion status in 2025 The Everest
Under the weight of immense expectation, Ka Ying Rising confirmed his global superstar status with a dazzling display in the 2025 edition of The Everest at Randwick. The world’s highest-rated racehorse, trained by David Hayes and ridden by Zac Purton, delivered a commanding performance to win the $20 million sprint...
Ceolwulf takes the crown in the 2025 King Charles III Stakes
Joe Pride has pulled another rabbit out of the hat, with his decision to fit blinkers to star gelding Ceolwulf proving the winning move as the classy five-year-old defended his crown in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes at Randwick. After a patchy 12 months following his Epsom Handicap–King Charles...