Horse Racing News
Buggsy's spring campaign commences at Sandown
The prospect of a major race during the spring carnival is a common aspiration for trainers nurturing a talented young horse.Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, operating from Cranbourne, share this ambition.Alongside the Golden Slipper winner Guest House, who is being pointed towards significant races, they hope Buggsy can emulate...
Ole Dancer's participation in Sandown Stakes race hinges on track conditions
The decision on whether Ole Dancer will compete in a Stakes race at Sandown is contingent upon the weather and the prevailing track condition.The mare, prepared by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, is entered for the Group 3 Carlyon Stakes, a 1000-metre sprint scheduled for Saturday.Sandown is hosting this year's...
Savvy Hallie ready to show her best at Randwick
A compelling clash looms at Randwick's Toy Show Quality as Savvy Hallie and Apocalyptic prepare to meet for the first time as mares.Their three-year-old encounters saw Apocalyptic claim victory in the Furious Stakes (1200m) last spring, but Savvy Hallie retaliated in the autumn, defeating her rival in both the Light...
Princess Series next for impressive filly Queen's Gamble
An emerging filly named Queen's Gamble is poised for a tilt at the third leg of the lucrative Princess Series after her dominant maiden win at Warwick Farm.The three-year-old had been building towards a win, with a second placing behind Silver Shadow Stakes hopeful Krasina and another runner-up finish to...
Sandown sees Ciaron Maher stable achieve perfect four-horse quinella
The Ciaron Maher stable achieved a remarkable feat at Sandown, securing all of the top four positions in a single race.Maher's quartet dominated the Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Plate (1200m) on Wednesday, yielding an impressive First Four payout exceeding $1200 for every $1 wagered.Guided by the capable apprentice Jabez Johnstone,...
Tulloch Lodge trio set for Silver Shadow Stakes challenge
A couple of impressive track gallops have led Adrian Bott to add Reachin' Out to the Tulloch Lodge string for the Silver Shadow Stakes. The filly joins highly regarded stablemates Agrarian Girl and By Choice in the opening race of the four-event Princess Series.Bott mentioned that they had been considering...
Lindsay Park targets Carlyon Stakes with Beast Mode
Lindsay Park anticipates that the reduced weight will benefit Beast Mode as he prepares to compete in the Carlyon Stakes at Sandown.The trainers' preference would have been for Beast Mode to race at Moonee Valley in the Group 3 Carlyon Stakes.However, due to Moonee Valley's ongoing redevelopment, which will keep...
Green Spaces eyes spring targets after Winx Stakes start
Green Spaces, a recent Derby winner, faces a stern test against rivals like Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, but the event is viewed as a crucial launching pad for his spring campaign.This Group 1 race signifies the four-year-old's debut in open company, a significant step up from his three-year-old...
Knight's Choice resurfaces with impressive jump-out
Veteran trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon are seeing positive signs from their Melbourne Cup victor, Knight's Choice.The accomplished gelding has had a limited racing campaign, competing in only four races since clinching the 2024 Melbourne Cup.A previous strangles diagnosis prevented a title defence last year, and persistent wet weather...
Caulfield Cup nomination numbers show a decline
A total of 124 horses have been nominated for the Melbourne Racing Club's flagship event, the Caulfield Cup.The prestigious Group 1 handicap, now elevated to $6 million in prize money, will be contested over 2400 metres on October 17.Out of the 124 nominations, 32 are international contenders, representing trainers from...