Horse Racing News
Amelia’s Jewel out to regain her sparkle
There might be pressure associated with taking over the training of a boom horse and Group One winner, but Annabel Neasham wouldn’t have it any other way. Neasham and her recently anointed training partner Rob Archibald will take the shackles of brilliant mare Amelia’s Jewel in the Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on...
David Hegan puts mind to weighty Melbourne Cup 2024 task
With Melbourne Cup entries now closed, David Hegan can get to work on finalising how much weight each horse will carry in this year’s $8.5 million Group 1 at Flemington. And Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper said competition for spots could be harder than any other of the post-Covid years. Total entries of...
Caballus makes G1 debut at The Valley in Moir Stakes
Sydney-based rider Josh Parr will continue his association with Caballus when the entire steps out for the first time at Group 1 level. Trainer Bjorn Baker has sent the four-year-old to Melbourne for the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Caballus has been stabled with Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young at...
Epimeles kicks off Caulfield Guineas 2024 tilt
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are looking forward to the return of unbeaten three-year-old Epimeles who will commence his Guineas campaign at Moonee Valley. A debut winner at Sandown last March and followed by a win at Listed level at Flemington the following month, Epimeles returns in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) on...
Freedman settles on Concorde Stakes for Moravia
Taking on a bunch of Everest hopefuls in the Concorde Stakes isn’t quite the first-up showdown Michael Freedman originally planned for Moravia, but it isn’t a challenge he is shying away from either. The four-year-old was slated to resume in a benchmark race at Rosehill last Saturday but was scratched after drawing...
Chelmsford Stakes return on the cards for Huetor
The Chelmsford Stakes shapes as the likely campaign starting point for two-time Group One winner Huetor as connections look to get him out in journey this spring. Trainer Peter Snowden plans to nominate the gelding for Saturday’s Group 2 mile at Randwick following a pleasing1200m barrier trial performance on Friday when he missed the...
Johnny Rocker set for G1 Moir Stakes return
When Johnny Rocker first entered the stable of Nick Ryan, he was told to aim for the stars and then work your way down. The former Brisbane galloper had his first start for Ryan at Flemington back in January and the trainer thought Johnny Rocker would go there and win. However, the Flemington-based...
JMac secures Front Page in The Kosciuszko
James Mcdonald is the new jockey for Kosciuszko favourite Front Page with confirmation the horse’s regular rider Tyler Schiller will be in Melbourne to ride Fawkner Park in the Caulfield Cup. Trainer Matthew Dale confirmed he had booked Sydney’s leading hoop for the prized mount on the country sprinter, who will be chasing a...
Payne gelding out-Foxes rivals
The stars finally aligned for Fox Fighter as the gelding relished a solid pace and firm track to storm to a last-stride victory in Saturday’s Mounties Group Handicap (1200m). Sneaking under the guard of most punters, the six-year-old was sent out at $41 with bookmakers and scored his first win in almost...
Recommendation set to target Oakleigh Plate
The Ciaron Maher-trained Recommendation completed a Stakes race treble for the campaign at Caulfield with his victory in the Group 3 Vale Black Caviar (1100m). Recommendation took out the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) followed by the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1200m) to start his campaign and was...