Horse Racing News
Freedman eyes Ninja's mile potential in Randwick Guineas
Michael Freedman counts on Ninja getting forward in the run as an essential element boosting his shot at the Group One Randwick Guineas.Unlike key challengers Autumn Boy and Attica, who prefer to come from off the pace, Ninja showed his flexibility in the Hobartville Stakes (1400m) by tracking the pacesetter...
Experienced Coal Crusher set for Newcastle Stakes challenge
If Coal Crusher maintains his strong connection with the Newcastle venue, he could provide Joe Pride with an excellent beginning to his weekend on a prominent regional racing occasion.On a quick six-day freshen-up from his Liverpool City Cup (1300m) defeat at Randwick, the gelding lines up in Friday's Group 3...
Rawiller's decision spotlights Lady Shenandoah's Canterbury Stakes bid
With Ciaron Maher readying Gringotts for his seasonal reappearance in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick, another jockey has accidentally boosted the credentials of a prominent rival entrant.Nash Rawiller built an impressive alliance with Gringotts late in his previous campaign, notching successive wins in the Big Dance and The Gong.They were...
Canterbury Stakes next for in-form Napoleonic
It's been a decade since a three-year-old triumphed in the Canterbury Stakes, but co-trainer Tom Charlton is confident Napoleonic has reached the ideal point in his prep to challenge that statistic.Holler was the last of his vintage to overcome the older speedsters in 2016, and curiously, he was under the...
Caulfield Heath showcase workout for On Display prior to Flemington comeback
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr's yard has chosen an atypical approach by staging a public gallop for On Display at Caulfield Heath in readiness for her seasonal return.The mare On Display gears up for her fresh appearance in the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) over 1400m at Flemington...
She's Extra remains unbeaten and targets Magic Night Stakes at Rosehill
Although the Golden Slipper looms a touch prematurely, Newcastle filly She's Extra could play a role during the carnival after securing back-to-back triumphs with a sharp display at Warwick Farm.Sired by Exceedance, she built on her February 14 home-track rout by four lengths, posting a decisive 3-1/4 length success against...
Pride confident Attica can strike in Randwick Guineas
Trainer Joe Pride argues that opening odds have misjudged the field, viewing the Randwick Guineas as primarily a contest featuring his Group One scorer Attica against Autumn Boy, the Caulfield Guineas champion.In their first outing of the campaign, the pair produced matching runs during the Hobartville Stakes (1400m), tracking at...
Newmarket Handicap features War Machine's redemption bid
Expect 15 competitors to clash over the iconic Flemington straight six in the Newmarket Handicap.Prior to Wednesday's declarations, debates raged over participant lists, with elite three-year-old Tentyris confirmed among the 15 vying for Group 1 riches on a roll of honour from 1874.The three-year-old Tentyris hopes to emulate modern-era three-year-old...
Flemington Saturday sets stage for Pride Of Jenni's All-Star Mile repeat
Eighteen months ago, Pride Of Jenni's racing journey faced an uncertain future, but on Saturday at Flemington, she could etch her name as the first horse to win the All-Star Mile twice.A bleeding incident caused Pride Of Jenni to come in dead last during the Champions Mile at Flemington in...
Phillip Stokes confident with Stretan Ruler for Todman Stakes
Aware of his Victorian base indicated by a postcode starting with three, Phillip Stokes avoids aggressive claims for Stretan Ruler regarding the Golden Slipper.Nonetheless, the Pakenham-based handler is certain his preparation is spot on for a scarce NSW juvenile riches win for his state.Stokes' Wild Ruler colt advances his campaign...