Horse Racing News
McDonald ties record with Aeliana in thrilling Ranvet victory
The powerhouse Sydney duo of jockey James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller levelled two cherished Australian racing milestones as Aeliana clinched a pulsating success in the Group 1 $1 million Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.With Aeliana, McDonald reached his 129th Group 1 career victory, matching the record...
Golden Slipper day sees Beskar pull off slight shock
Anthony Freedman entered the Darby Munro Stakes without high hopes for Beskar, but he considered the three-year-old's "stupid odds" to be overly generous.The gelding, sent out at $81 as the second roughest in the field, surprised punters by tracking the leaders and fending off Agarwood ($19) along with the fast-finishing...
Epona Stakes falls to impressive Machine Gun Gracie
Last season's WA Oaks-WA Derby victor Machine Gun Gracie rediscovered her best with a commanding performance in Saturday's Group 3 $250,000 Epona Stakes (1900m) held at Rosehill Gardens.Recently transferred to the Lindsay Park stable managed by JD, Ben and Will Hayes brothers, the mare notched her first success post her...
Sydney Cup looms for impressive Mr Monaco
Next port of call for import Mr Monaco is set to be the Sydney Cup after his stamina-showing triumph in the N E Manion Cup at Rosehill.Caught three-deep no cover in mid-division, Mr Monaco ($5.50) unleashed a powerful late charge to edge out surging Taramansour ($31) by a long head,...
Ferivia heads return for Stokes in Adelaide carnival push
Phillip Stokes has managed admirably after basing himself in Victoria, though trips back to Adelaide remain a highlight.From his Morphettville stable, Stokes shifts runners seamlessly across borders, and with the Adelaide Carnival's quartet of Group 1 events looming, he seeks to feature prominently again this term following Group 1 triumphs...
Observer skips Caulfield clash with Planet Red
Thank the Lord.Co-trainer Mick Price's first response was that when he was asked whether he was happy that Observer wouldn't be facing Planet Red in Saturday's Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield.Planet Red, handled by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, is set for Caulfield action, whereas Observer...
Airman and Devil Night give Hawkes duo in William Reid Stakes
The Hawkes trio of Michael, John and Wayne have seen fluctuating fortunes of late.Victoria's most recent triumph for the stable occurred in a Kilmore maiden this month, complemented by Stakes glory via Gangsta Granny in Sydney on March 7.During Melbourne and Sydney carnivals, the operation consistently presents a competitive edge...
Bjorn Baker launches bold Group 1 bid on Golden Slipper day
While he doesn't match the horse volume or acquisition might of the nation's leading barns, Bjorn Baker remains undeterred in his bid to shine on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill.With five participants spread over four Group 1 contests, Baker relies on colts Warwoven and Paradoxium to spearhead the $5 million...
Darby Racing hopes Spicy Miss delivers Maher's Golden Slipper breakthrough
Ciaron Maher boasts an impressive resume in racing, yet a Golden Slipper victory is absent from his list of triumphs.Scott Darby, director at Darby Racing syndicators, anticipates that Spicy Miss, fresh off her Sweet Embrace Stakes success, might provide that missing piece at Rosehill on Saturday."We did tell him after...
Hot Digity Boom ramps up tension for trainer Mick Price in Adelaide
Trainer Mick Price from Cranbourne acknowledges heightened stress in following Hot Digity Boom's appearance in Adelaide over his Group 1 hopefuls racing in Sydney and Melbourne.Shona, Price's partner, and their daughters Kelly and Stephanie share ownership of Hot Digity Boom, scheduled for the Charlie Hoile Handicap (1400m) at Morphettville Parks...