Horse Racing News
Damian Lane books Cox Plate 2024 ride
Damian Lane has been confirmed to ride Japanese galloper Prognosis in this year’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. The son of Deep Impact, Prognosis has an impressive record, having won three Group 2 races in Japan and finishing second in the last two editions of the Group 1 QEII Cup in...
The Grey Wizard secures entry to Melbourne Cup 2024
The Grey Wizard, trained by Graham Motion, has earned a late entry to the Melbourne Cup after an impressive win in the Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup (3200m) at Saratoga in June. The American stayer further solidified his credentials with a recent victory at Listed level at Delaware Park. The Grey...
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...
Busuttin and Young stable weigh up options for Daggers
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable are expected to play a waiting game before making a final decision on where unbeaten colt Daggers starts. The three-year-old holds an entry in both the Listed Exford Plate (1400m) at Flemington and the Group 2 The Run To The Rose (1200m) at Rosehill. Both...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...