Horse Racing News
Chris Waller to train $3 million filly for US billionaire
American tycoon John Stewart has confirmed Chris Waller as the trainer of Resolute Racing’s $3 million I Am Invincible filly out of Group 1 winner Booker. Stewart attracted headlines earlier this year when he made a bold play to buy the first foal out of Winx, and while he missed out on...
Opal Ridge ready for redemption in Tatts Tiara
The presence of Bella Nipotina means the task facing Opal Ridge in this Saturday’s Tattersall’s Tiara is no easier than last year, but Luke Pepper is confident his stable star heads in to the Eagle Farm feature off the right preparation. The daughter of Rubick finished fifth, beaten 1-1/2 lengths, as $4.20 favourite last...
Cejay Graham lands second stakes success in Eye Liner Stakes
Cejay Graham has made the most of a late pick-up ride to capture the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich aboard At Witz End, dedicating the victory to the injured jockey she replaced. Samantha Collett was booked to partner the rejuvenated eight-year-old but was taken to hospital following a fall in the second...
Gai Waterhouse Classic win caps sweet day for Vlad Duric
Former Sydney-trained mare Wollombi has capped a successful afternoon for Vlad Duric, giving the experienced jockey a treble with her slashing come-from-behind victory in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich. Duric notched earlier wins on her Tony Gollan-trained stablemate Rockribbed and Hedged for Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr), but it was Wollombi’s Listed success...
Sears, Jones ride Wave of success in the Ipswich Cup
The combination of a return to a dry track and light weight have helped the Tony and Maddysen Sears-trained Red Wave post a determined win in the $250,000 Ipswich Cup. Ridden by Angela Jones, Red Wave ($17) hit the front inside the final 200m and was too strong for London Banker ($17) to...
Oh baby! Four at Flemington for Lindsay Park
Doubters of the old saying ‘babies bring good luck’ might be forced to rethink their position after Lindsay Park dominated Saturday’s nine-race card at Flemington. Brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes celebrated their first metropolitan four-timer as a training team. It came six days after Will Hayes celebrated the arrival of his first...
Munhamek earns shot at the Winter Championship Series Final
Nick Ryan knows Munhamek’s lengthy and fruitful campaign must end at some time, but the indefatigable gelding is not exactly demanding a rest. The Flemington trainer’s stable star made it career win number 12 when he made light work of 61.5kg to win Saturday’s $150,000 The David Bourke at Flemington. The 1620-metre event...
Maher caught in the Middle at Royal Ascot
There might not be any Australian-trained runners on Day 5 at Royal Ascot, but the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes still bears close attention for those with an eye to the Spring Carnival. The Melbourne Cup 2024 is a possibility for several of the nine runners, including one who will soon join...
Tim Eddy announced as Racing Victoria Chair
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines has confirmed the appointment of Tim Eddy as Chair of the Racing Victoria Board with Sharon McCrohan his Deputy. Both had unanimous support of the RV Board after two new members Tim Rourke and Mark Player were announced as new members last week. Eddy takes over as...
Randwickâs Civic Stakes meeting postponed
The 10-race Civic Stakes card at Randwick has been postponed after heavy overnight rain in Sydney made the track unsuitable for racing. Rated in the soft range on Friday, the course proper was downgraded to a heavy 10 early on Saturday morning before a track inspection by Racing NSW stewards at...