Horse Racing News
Mature Von Hauke set for Caulfield first-up run
Trainer Cliff Brown has invested more than three years of effort and now looks forward to seeing returns from Von Hauke.Von Hauke kicks off his new campaign in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, which might pave the way for global adventures, but interstate options appear...
McDonald savours Warwick Farm successes amid Championships build-up
While eyeing grander prizes at The Championships, the consistently excellent James McDonald delivered his signature intensity to the weekday card, notching a pair of triumphs at Warwick Farm.McDonald joined forces with Ciaron Maher for victory in the opener astride favourite Seraphox ($1.90), then allied with Chris Waller to prevail in...
Reece Goodwin anticipates strong return from Lovelycut at Caulfield
Trainer Reece Goodwin from Pakenham believes the current preparation holds promise for Lovelycut to find the winner's circle again.This Saturday, the four-year-old mare steps out in the Geoff Murphy Handicap (1200m), and although future plans remain flexible, an impressive reappearance might steer her towards the Adelaide carnival.Despite few race experiences,...
Maher eyes Easter Cup breakthrough via Kings Valley at Caulfield
Trainer Ciaron Maher lacks a Easter Cup victory to date but seeks to end that drought using Kings Valley during Saturday's Caulfield meeting.Saturday's 2000m Group 3 handicap sees Kings Valley third-up, building on his recent success in the Bairnsdale Cup.Admittedly, the Bairnsdale Cup isn't the most prestigious lead-in for a...
TJ Smith Stakes pursuit next for UK-bound Joliestar
Joliestar, now a five-year-old, is performing at her best, and her trainer Chris Waller highlights her steadiness as the key indicator.On Saturday, the mare seeks her third consecutive success in the T J Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, a milestone absent from her previous seasons.She has shown elite ability since...
Linebacker team excited by Zac Lloyd for Doncaster Mile
The connections of Linebacker are thrilled beyond Zac Lloyd's scorching streak, securing the jockey for their pursuit of Doncaster Mile atonement at Randwick.In addition to seven triumphs in the prior two Saturdays, featuring a win in the $5 million Golden Slipper with Guest House, Lloyd has been the horse's steady...
Caulfield Victoria Handicap targeted by Lindsay Park for third straight win
The Lindsay Park operation seeks to build on their control of the Victoria Handicap by saddling dual chances in Saturday's Group 3 at Caulfield.Victories in the 1400m feature had dodged the stable throughout this century until Here To Shock struck in 2024, followed by Nicolini Vito's success last year.On Saturday,...
Godolphin’s Green Spaces on track for Australian Derby date
The blueprint formed at year's end bears fruit when Godolphin colt Green Spaces contests the ATC Australian Derby at Randwick.His connections pinpointed the feature race following his emphatic success in the Spring Stakes (1600m) at Newcastle during November, and the three-year-old has advanced solidly this autumn in preparation.Finishing with power...
Breeding insights for untested stayers in ATC Australian Derby
This season's ATC Australian Derby features numerous entrants proven at 2400 metres, such as Victoria Derby star Observer and New Zealand Derby champ Road To Paris, but more than 50 percent of the $2 million Group 1 participants remain untested over the full Derby journey.Delving into ancestry provides hints on...
Second shot at Derby glory awaits Observer at Randwick
The task of getting a three-year-old to optimal condition for two 2400m Derbies in a single season is tough, according to Ciaron Maher, though the expert stayer trainer believes it's possible.The son of Ghaiyyath, Observer, aims to secure the Victoria Derby – Australian Derby double by tackling the 2400m Group...