Horse Racing News
San Domenico Stakes litmus test fit for a King
A clash with high profile colts Storm Boy and Gatsby’s awaits King Of Roseau in the San Domenico Stakes and trainer Peter Snowden believes his charge can prove a thorn in their sides. The son of Capitalist was only a length or two off some of the better juveniles in the autumn, finishing fourth to...
Taylor happy with Ginnivan in the Jolly Beggar Stakes
There’s nothing in trainer Jim Taylor’s thinking that says Ginnivan can’t continue his excellent winning form at Belmont on Saturday. The son of Universal Ruler has relished the wet going at Belmont this preparation and is at short odds to make it a winning hat trick in the Jolly Beggar Stakes...
Expressiveness ready for Cockram Stakes bid
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable is banking on a drop back to mares’ grade being beneficial for Expressiveness at her second start in Australia. The former New Zealand-trained mare, heads to the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday after a pleasing first-up run at the track on August...
Giga Kick ‘ready to go’ after trial win
Giga Kick continued his build-up to a return to the track at Randwick on Friday, where the star sprinter won a talent-laden 900m trial. The dual Group 1 winner and 2022 The Everest champion sat fourth, improved from the midway point and was given slight encouragement from James Mcdonald to get alongside Linebacker before...
Thomson excited with upcoming clash
Former champion jockey Brent Thomson does not envy those who will be taking on Australia’s latest darling of the turf Pride Of Jenni this spring. Pride Of Jenni makes her return in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, the official opening meeting of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Thomson won...
Banker’s Choice takes step towards the Caulfield Cup
A poor barrier draw has dented the confidence of the Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson stable as they prepare Banker’s Choice towards a Caulfield Cup start. Banker’s Choice heads to the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m) at Caulfield on Saturday, his second outing back after missing an autumn campaign. The stable was pleased with Banker’s...
Pearce camp maintain faith in Acromantula in the Heath Stakes
Ben Pearce hasn’t given up on Acromantula making an impact in Melbourne and that prediction could come as soon as Saturday at Caulfield. Perth’s speedy sprinter is on the quick turnaround after finishing sixth in last Saturday’s Carlyon Stakes (1000m), a Listed race he won a year ago. Pearce, who co-trains with...
Fawkner Park gets a look at Caulfield racecourse
Caulfield Cup favourite Fawkner Park has been given his first look at the track where the Group 1 race is set to be held. The Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald-trained galloper had his first look at Caulfield on Tuesday as part of his build up to the Caulfield Cup (2400m) on October...
Time to Wonder on spring racing campaign
Mornington trainer Jerome Hunter will get a better idea of the direction Wonder Boy will head into the spring after he runs at Caulfield. Wonder Boy will be second-up when he contests the Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) on Saturday after an eye-catching first-up effort at Caulfield on August 17. Hunter is considering setting...
Antino in good order for G1 Memsie Stakes return
Jockey Jamie Kah can’t wait for the official opening of the Spring Carnival which coincides with the first Group 1 race of the new season in Melbourne. Kah will ride Queensland visitor Antino in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, her first ride on the gelding under race...