Horse Racing News
McHale seeking to end winless run in the Winter Stakes
A winless drought stretching back twenty-two months stands in the way of McHale, but assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth believes the stable has found the solution to break it.The five-year-old gelding is slated to contest Saturday's Listed Winter Stakes over 1400 metres, aiming for his first victory since Rachel King guided...
Pounding ready to break through in Caloundra Cup
Despite a string of placings, the consistent stayer Pounding is a galloper who richly deserves a victory.To that end, trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman are providing him with another chance to break through by entering him into Saturday's Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) at the Sunshine Coast.The seven-year-old has recorded...
Black Caviar's Granddaughter Victorious at Randwick
The distinguished lineage of former champion sprinter Black Caviar was on full display during the midweek Sydney racing program, as her granddaughter, Ready Forcocktails, clinched an impressive maiden win.The filly, under the care of trainers John, Wayne, and Michael Hawkes, was competing for the fourth time and second this preparation,...
Bedggood filly impresses with debut victory
While Gavin Bedggood has earned a reputation for revitalising horses with previous racing experience, Wednesday's Sandown card showcased his prowess with unraced talent too.The Cranbourne horseman presented the two-year-old filly Burning Heartz, who achieved a thrilling debut win in the $50,000 Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap over 1300 metres.Bedggood secured Burning...
Caloundra Cup: Bestower ready for seven-day back-up
Trainer Kris Lees is set to employ a familiar tactic for Bestower's upcoming tilt at the Caloundra Cup, opting for a seven-day turnaround, much like her last successful outing.The five-year-old mare's most recent triumph occurred at Warwick Farm in December, where she competed over 2400 metres following a 10-day interval...
Lingani's Flemington debut set for rain-affected track
Belinda Blanch, co-trainer of Lingani, cannot explain the mare's exceptional wet-track form but is content to let her continue thriving on it.She is particularly pleased that her stable star will have the opportunity to race on a softened surface this Saturday at Flemington.The five-year-old mare is slated to contest the...
Whinchat eyes stakes success after strong recent performances
Trainer David Pfieffer is optimistic that Whinchat, a free-running frontrunner, is nearing a significant stakes race breakthrough following his improved form last start.After an early speed battle with Phearson compromised his first-up run in the Luskin Star Stakes (1300m), Whinchat took up the running from an outside gate in the...
Rex Lipp expresses disappointment with Eye Liner ride, changes jockey for Cifrado
Toowoomba trainer Rex Lipp was notably unhappy with the steer his star galloper Cifrado received in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich last start, leading to a jockey switch for this Saturday's Listed Glasshouse Handicap at Sunshine Coast.Lipp articulated his dissatisfaction with jockey Boris Thornton's ride at Ipswich, detailing how...
Rae's Creswick hopes pinned on Blankfield
Alex Rae, a young Cranbourne trainer, still has a strong contender for the Creswick Sprint Series Final this Saturday at Flemington, despite neither of his heat winners qualifying.Progressive gelding Blankfield will carry the stable's hopes in the $175,000 Listed 1200-metre race for three-year-olds. I'm Foxing, the impressive winner of the...
Seafall leads Hayes family's charge in Winter Championship
While not initially the top Winter Championship contender for Lindsay Park, Seafall, an in-form mare, now carries the Hayes family's hopes for a significant victory in the Finals Day feature.The five-year-old daughter of The Autumn Sun will be the sole representative for trainers Ben, Will, and JD Hayes in the...