Horse Racing News
Chris Waller trio head to Flemington
Trainer Chris Waller will commence his assault on the Melbourne Spring Carnival with three runners in the feature race at Flemington on Saturday. Waller has dispatched Atishu, Riff Rocket and Via Sistina to Melbourne to start in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). Via Sistina is expected renew hostilities with Pride Of...
Michael Dee to partner Warmonger in the Makybe Diva Stakes
Jockey Michael Dee will partner Warmonger when the four-year-old makes his reappearance in a Group 1 race at Flemington. The Queensland Derby winner is set to resume in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) on Saturday having had a trial and jump-out at Cranbourne in recent weeks. Warmonger is being aimed at the...
Kerrin McEvoy to ride Linebacker in The Run To The Rose
Kerrin McEvoy has picked up the ride on exciting colt Linebacker for his campaign starting point in the Group 2 The Run To The Rose. The Champagne Stakes runner-up, who is on a Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas path, was given an exhibition gallop between races at Randwick on Saturday as...
Fangirl trials at Randwick
Fangirl made an in-campaign cameo at Monday’s trials with Chris Waller taking the opportunity to stretch the star miler’s legs on the Randwick course proper. The six-year-old finished fifth, beaten less than 1-1/2 lengths by Mazu, who held the trial up for five minutes after initially refusing to go to the...
Symon Wilde eyes Melbourne Cup 2024
Trainer Symon Wilde is optimistic about Dashing Duchess’s chances in The Archer at Flemington this Saturday, where the winner secures a golden ticket to the Melbourne Cup. Wilde believes the timing is ideal for his in-form mare, who has won her past two starts at The Valley, including a Quality...
Pride Of Jenni among entries for Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes
With tests on Pride Of Jenni last week determining no major issues, and the mare appearing in fine shape, Ciaron Maher is set to stick with his original plan with the Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner. The crowd favourite was among 13 entries for Saturday’s $750,000 Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m)...
Jamie Kah charged over McNeil Stakes ride
Jamie Kah has to answer the serious allegation of not giving one of her mounts every possible chance to obtain the best possible finishing position after being charged by Racing Victoria stewards on Monday. The charge, under AR 129(2) was issued in relation to her ride on Let’Sfacethemusic in the McNeil Stakes at...
Australian Heritage Cup added to Melbourne Cup program
The Melbourne Cup is not the only Flemington staying feature owners can target on the first Tuesday in November with the Australian Heritage Cup to be added to this year’s Melbourne Cup program. The 2800-metre event is restricted to Australian and New Zealand-trained gallopers and will be the culmination of a...
Japanese galloper confirmed for the 2024 Cox Plate
Japanese galloper Prognosis has been confirmed for the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley with Damian Lane expected to take the ride. A three-time Group 2 winner in Japan, Prognosis was keenly sought after by the Moonee Valley Racing Club to come to Melbourne and run in the Group 1 showpiece over 2040m on...
Patience pays off with A Little Deep in Chautauqua Stakes
Patience is a rare commodity in racing, but the Ciaron Maher stable and the owners of A Little Deep have been rewarded with a Stakes win at Moonee Valley. A Little Deep took out the Listed Chautauqua Stakes (1200m) on Saturday in a patient ride by Jamie Kah who timed her run to perfection. Settling...