Horse Racing News
I Am Aria records first win at Bendigo's famed track
Bendigo is recognised as the 'Nursery of Champions', and trainer Mark Walker is optimistic that I Am Aria can join the ranks of 'Black Type' winners who achieved their initial victories at this historic course. A distinguished list of horses, including Hyperno, Better Loosen Up, Shocking, Campaign King, Star Of...
Savagram's impressive debut victory targets spring carnival
A full brother to an Australian Derby winner, Savagram made a striking debut at Canterbury, demonstrating a sharp turn of foot over a sprint distance to earn a spot on Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott's spring carnival team.The colt, by the esteemed sire Savabeel, is the younger sibling of Major...
Caulfield hosts P B Lawrence Stakes with spring contenders
A hint of the upcoming spring racing season is already present at Caulfield, despite it being over three weeks away.The Group 2 P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m) will be the highlight of Saturday's meeting at Caulfield. Historically, under its former name, the J J Liston Stakes, and when held at...
Promising colt Castillo King set for Rosebud challenge
Michael Freedman is ready to test the waters with his promising debutant, Castillo King, in the Rosebud, acknowledging that winter form doesn't always guarantee carnival success.The Farnan colt is slated to contest Saturday's Listed sprint at Rosehill, having made a significant impact on his sole start with a commanding 3-1/4...
Flemington jump-out on the cards for Mr Brightside
Veteran galloper Mr Brightside is set to continue his preparations for a return to the racetrack with a jump-out session at Flemington.The nine-year-old, managed by Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, is pencilled in for a 1000-metre jump-out this Friday morning.Mr Brightside is currently gearing up for...
Just Folk's spring targets under consideration
Trainer Gavin Bedggood is weighing up a couple of options for Just Folk at Caulfield as the gelding prepares for an early spring target.Just Folk is among the nominations for the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at weight-for-age on Saturday, as well as a benchmark 100 handicap (1600m) carrying...
Queen Regent set for surprise bid in The Rosebud
Having achieved one of last season's most significant Black Type upsets, the team behind Queen Regent is poised for another attempt at defying the odds in a feature race.The filly, under the care of trainer Blake Ryan, is set to commence her campaign in Saturday's $200,000 Listed The Rosebud at...
Freedman's classy pair set sights on Sydney features
Mitch Freedman is yet to confirm Attrition's resumption at Rosehill this weekend, but a Sydney campaign later in the year is firmly on the agenda for the impressive galloper.The Ballarat trainer has once again earmarked the Hill Stakes, to be run on October 10, as the primary spring target for...
Another Wil readies for Victorian campaign start
Having transferred to Victoria, Another Wil is poised to commence his latest campaign in the PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.The seven-year-old arrived at Ciaron Maher's Ballarat stable last Saturday morning from Sydney. His participation on Saturday hinges on a Tuesday workout.Accompanying Another Wil on the trip from Sydney were Light...
Country racing clubs at risk from proposed gambling legislation
The financial stability of Australia's country race clubs, the very essence of thoroughbred racing, is under threat if gambling reforms extend beyond the current legislative proposals.During a recent Senate inquiry in Canberra, Racing Victoria chief executive Aaron Morrison and acting Racing NSW chief executive Graeme Hinton passionately articulated the potential...