Horse Racing News
Black Storm's Consistency to Shine at Caulfield Heath
Trainer Tim Fitzsimmons, now operating out of Bendigo, made the decision to bring a number of his former Singaporean gallopers back to Australia when racing ceased in the island nation close to two years ago.While these horses from his Singapore stable are gradually nearing the conclusion of their racing journeys,...
Apocalyptic's Trial Win Signals Spring Carnival Ambitions
The spring carnival looks set to feature some of the generation's brightest three-year-olds, with Apocalyptic, Green Spaces, and Savvy Hallie all displaying impressive form in barrier trials at Rosehill Gardens this morning.Michael Freedman's charge, Apocalyptic, was guided to an effortless win in a competitive 900m heat, crossing the line in...
Midnight Dynamite ready for Missile Stakes assault
The primary advantage Midnight Dynamite brings to his Missile Stakes engagement with more fancied sprinters Angel Capital and Napoleonic will be his race fitness, though this will be tempered by a drop in distance.Having been one of the form horses of the Sydney winter, Midnight Dynamite recorded Listed wins in...
Freedman Stable's Promising Pair Primed for Randwick Return
Following a spell that saw her miss the autumn three-year-old season, Magenta Skies is set to make up for lost time, preparing for her first race day appearance in ten months.The Frankel filly showed enough promise in her initial two starts to earn a start in last year's Group 1...
Adelaide set for reunion of old racing firm in Behemoth Stakes
Trainer Dan Meagher expressed his anticipation of a familiar reunion as Lim's Saltoro prepares to race in Adelaide.Lim's Saltoro is scheduled to compete at Morphettville on Saturday in the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes over 1200 metres, with Noel Callow to partner the horse.Meagher, son of the esteemed Melbourne Cup-winning trainer...
Cavalry Girl aiming for success at Caulfield Heath
Trainer Tom Dabernig and the connections of Cavalry Girl are keen to continue the mare's winning form as she heads towards Caulfield Heath.Cavalry Girl comes off a notable victory in Adelaide last start and is slated to participate in the Sweeney Estate Agents Handicap over 1000 metres on Saturday.The now...
Edmonds banking on Fire Bomber at Ipswich
Toby Edmonds has indicated that the peak performance of Fire Bomber is still in the future, but this does not preclude the gelding from securing another win at Ipswich on Friday.In his eighth career outing, Fire Bomber faces the $28,000 TAB QTIS 3&4yo Benchmark 68 Handicap (1350m). He is aiming...
Tim Clark aiming for redemption with Gangsta Granny
Having kicked off the season with a successful treble at Rosehill, Tim Clark is now directing his focus towards capturing the first Sydney stakes race of the new term aboard Gangsta Granny.Clark is set to reunite with the mare from Hawkes Racing for Saturday's Group 2 Missile Stakes, a 1200-metre...
Grand Pierro's Melbourne Cup aspirations take shape at Caulfield
Trainer Jason Warren holds a clear aspiration: to see Grand Pierro contesting the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 3.The countdown has begun, with Grand Pierro's return to the track last month in the Mildura Cup, where he finished fourth. His campaign now continues with an appearance in the...
Tazima primed for Waller's Premier's Cup Prelude challenge
Connections of the in-form stayer Tazima are hopeful their patience will be rewarded as the horse contests a fourth successive win at Randwick.The gelding has been deliberately kept fresh since achieving his third consecutive victory on July 11, with trainer Chris Waller confirming they had targeted Saturday's Premier's Cup Prelude...