Horse Racing News
Zapateo sprints to a G1 Galaxy win
Zapateo was not considered the leading chance of the Godolphin-owned trio in The Galaxy at Rosehill but the mare has sprinted to a narrow win in the Group 1 race. Five-year-old mare Zapateo was sent out a $26 chance in Saturday’s 1100m dash with stablemate Aft Cabin the $6 second favourite and Kallos at...
Two imports and a filly to represent Ciaron Maher in the George Ryder Stakes
Ciaron Maher’s imports have been handed the visitor’s draws in the Group One George Ryder Stakes, but he is hoping both can overcome their gates and make their presence felt. Maher will start New Energy from barrier 16 and Cosmic Vega from 18, the former having made an eye-catching Australian debut when...
Riff Rocket ready for Rosehill Guineas launch
Victoria Derby winner Riff Rocket is on notice to bring his Group One form to Sydney when he chases his first win in the harbour city in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas. The three-year-old has won five of his nine outings but his only success in NSW came at Kembla Grange last September, a...
Cummings’ G1 Golden Slipper colt set to stop Traffic
James Cummings believes a positive last-start experience will hold Traffic Warden in good stead when the colt flies the flag for Godolphin in the $5 million Golden Slipper. After having little luck from a wide draw when midfield in the Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) two starts ago, Traffic Warden made the running and...
Passive Aggressive thriving ahead of The Galaxy
Grahame Begg would prefer The Galaxy was run seven days later, but the Cranbourne trainer could not be happier with Passive Aggressive’s condition ahead of the $1 million sprint. The comeback sprinter will chase a maiden Group 1 win in Saturday’s 1100-metre handicap at Rosehill. The daughter of Fastnet Rock heads in a...
The Astrologist back to best ahead of William Reid Stakes
The Astrologist showed the Leon and Troy Corstens stable that he was back to his best with his recent Flemington placing and is on song for a Group 1 weight-for-age assignment. Troy Corstens was relieved after watching The Astrologist finish third in the Newmarket Handicap (1200m) on March 9 after struggling to find...
Zipaway ready for Valley assault in Alister Clark Stakes
Perth trainer Neville Parnham and the connections of Zipaway had high expectations as they entered the Australian Guineas at Flemington. But the race turned into a nightmare for the three-year-old after a slow beginning, which eventually saw Zipaway finish in the second half of the field. Zipaway has the chance to redeem himself on...
Pinjarra Cup family link inspires Pearce brothers
Dan and Ben Pearce will look to maintain a family link in Sunday’s Listed Pinjarra Cup (2300m). The co-training combination hope to emulate the deeds of their father, Colin Pearce, who enjoyed Pinjarra Cup success with Professional Lady (2006). The Tip The Pro mare, ridden by Jason Whiting, cruised to a 2...
Setback for G1 George Ryder Stakes favourite
Everest winner Think About It has returned an elevated white blood cell count during routine testing and is in doubt for the Group 1 George Ryder Everest winner Think About It has returned an elevated white blood cell count during routine testing and is in doubt for the Group 1 George Ryder...
Stokes’ confidence in Climbing Star ahead of Matrice Stakes
There is an air of positivity around an often-understated Phillip Stokes as he sends Climbing Star to Morphettville this weekend in search of an elusive second career victory. The four-year-old lines up in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at her first-up outing for this preparation which Stokes hopes will be...