Horse Racing News
Tempted to run for Godolphin in The Everest
Ciaron Maher and jockey Craig Williams will once again join forces in pursuit of consecutive victories in the world’s richest turf race, The Everest, after Godolphin confirmed Tempted would represent them in this year’s $20 million feature. The pair combined 12 months ago when Bella Nipotina stormed to victory in the...
Mixed draws for fancied runners in Caulfield Guineas 2025 Field
Kate Brideoake had reason to smile at Tuesday’s Caulfield Guineas barrier draw — even if Vinrock’s number wasn’t quite what she’d hoped for. The Mornington-based Brideoake-Laurie stable will send three contenders into Saturday’s Group 1 feature over 1600m, with Brideoake tasked with pulling the barriers for Prestige Ole, Vega For Luck...
Ka Ying Rising has key hit out ahead of The Everest 2025
David Hayes remains upbeat about Ka Ying Rising’s The Everest prospects despite divided opinions on the Hong Kong champion’s first Australian trial at Randwick. In a stacked 1000m heat on Tuesday, Ka Ying Rising finished third behind Linebacker and Overpass, with champion jockey Zac Purton flying in from Hong Kong to...
Private Harry ruled out of The 2025 Everest field
Private Harry’s spring has ended prematurely, ruling the four-year-old out of this year’s The Everest at Randwick on October 18, despite being among the first horses locked in for the $20 million feature. Trained by Nathan Doyle and triumphant in his first five outings, the son of Harry Angel finished fifth—beaten...
Globe to tackle big guns at Caulfield in The Might And Power Stakes 2025
Globe is poised to roll the dice at the top level, with trainer Mick Price eyeing this Saturday’s The Might And Power at Caulfield as a race that plays to the gelding’s strengths despite the class hike. Just nine horses were nominated at Monday’s deadline for the 2000-metre weight-for-age, and while...
Asfoora creates history in France with third Group 1
Passport panic averted, performance delivered: Asfoora shrugged off pre-race drama to snare the Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp, etching her name as the first Australian-trained winner on French soil. “Unfortunately, her ID and passport didn’t make her way down from Chantilly to the races today,” travelling foreman Simon Morrish...
2025 The Golden Eagle still on Linebacker’s radar after setback
All eyes will be on Hong Kong’s star sprinter Ka Ying Rising at Tuesday’s Randwick trials, but the return of Linebacker will be just as significant for his camp as the Group 1 winner begins his build-up toward the Golden Eagle. Initially aimed at the Epsom Handicap (1600m), Linebacker was withdrawn...
Second Caulfield Group 1 on Sepals agenda in 2025 Toorak Handicap
Cliff Brown’s stable star Sepals will take the next step in his spring campaign when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The progressive four-year-old is chasing back-to-back Group 1 wins after a brave performance in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m), where he overcame early...
Sir Delius reigns supreme in the 2025 Turnbull Stakes
Sir Delius has stormed into favouritism for the Melbourne Cup after a statement victory in Flemington’s Turnbull Stakes. Widely seen as a key pointer, the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) once again proved decisive, with Sir Delius shortening for the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4 and pressing toward the top...
Valiant King races into the 2025 Melbourne Cup field
With a powerful staying surge, Valiant King thrust himself into Melbourne Cup calculations by winning The Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington. As tradition dictates, success in The Bart Cummings secures a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4. Thirteenth in last year’s Cup behind Knight’s Choice, the gelding has...