Horse Racing News
Gold Carat lures Luke Oliver and Torlaah
Going straight from a debut Moe maiden win to a city race worth more than $200,000 is not something Luke Oliver would normally do, but he is happy to try it this Saturday with Torlaah. The son of Shalaa will be seen for the first time since his impressive win on December...
Shane Jackson unsure what to expect from Grand Promenade at The Valley
Shane Jackson is unsure what to expect with Grand Promenade this Saturday but the Warrnambool horseman is just happy to be heading to the races with the gelding. The eight-year-old will resume his racing career in the $130,000 Ladbroke It BM100 Handicap over 2040 metres at The Valley. The son of Champs...
Jenni’s Meadow and Four Ace to line-up at The Valley
A number of freshman stallions have put their hand up this season, Alabama Express, Tassort and Sun City in particular, and Ben Hayes would love for this Saturday to be Brutal’s time in the spotlight. The Lindsay Park horseman and his co-trainers, brothers Will and JD, will be represented by [[Jenni’s...
Luke Fernie daring to dream in the Perth Cup
Be Optimistic gave trainer Luke Fernie one of his best moments in racing when winning his hometown Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) in October and he’s daring to dream he can relive the same emotions if not better in the Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) on January 1. With a host of emerging top liners...
Brad Parnham secures a top Perth Cup mount
Top jockey Brad Parnham has secured a top Perth Cup (2400m) mount on interstate raider Numerian in Monday's $1 million Group 2 race at Ascot. Trainer Annabel Neasham booked Brad Parnham to replace Clint Johnston-Porter who rode Numerian to a breakthrough victory in last Saturday's Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m). Placed in two Group ones,...
Numerian boosts G2 Perth Cup hopes for Annabel Neasham
Interstate raider Numerian staked his claim for Perth Cup (2400m) bragging rights with a convincing win in the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) at Ascot this afternoon, launching his Perth debut in the best way possible. The Sydney gelding gave trainer Annabel Neasham some consolation after her star nine-year-old Zaaki...
Magic Millions Guineas via Gosford for Chrysaor
A $200,000 Listed race at a non-metropolitan venue is not something you see every Thursday and Chris Waller has identified it as the most suitable Magic Millions lead-up for Chrysaor. The three-year-old will round out his preparations for the $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m), which will be run on January...
Robbie Griffiths keeps options open with Verdad
The 2500 metres of the Victoria Derby was too much for Verdad in his initial racing preparation, but his trainer Robbie Griffiths has not written him off as a stayer. All options are on the table for the son of Justify next campaign, including the three Group 1 Derbys in the second half...
SA raider Sghirripa wins the Christmas Stakes
South Australian training partnership Shane and Cassie Oxlade have continued a near-unbeaten preparation for four-year-old Sghirripa with victory in the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield. With a record that now stands at six wins and five placings in 13 starts, the Oxlades had no hesitation in booking Craig Newitt for the mount in...
Lion’s Roar breaks drought in Summer Cup at Randwick
Lion’s Roar might not have won for nearly three years but the gelding still holds a special place for trainer John O’Shea, especially after his droughtbreaking win at Randwick. Lion’s Roar’s victory in the Group 3 Summer Cup (2000m) was his first since taking out the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) way...