Horse Racing News
Our Redente heads to Caulfield
Mornington trainer Jerome Hunter has always held a healthy opinion of Our Redente who is set for his second-up outing at Caulfield on Saturday. Our Redente heads to the Stow Robotics Handicap (1400m) after flashing home for second in the Listed Doveton Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on December 2. Hunter was not surprised by...
Chris Waller with a small representation at Randwick
Chris Waller will have a relatively light representation at Randwick with runners in just four of the 10 races, including a galloper he describes as a “heartbreak horse” and another following a well-worn path back to Sydney. Waller has paid up for seven runners but that could be reduced by one with...
Joe Pride trio to go head-to-head at Randwick
A trio of horses with very different profiles will go head-to-head for Joe Pride at Randwick and not even their trainer is sure how to line them up. New acquisition Castillian, the consistent Silent Raindrops and untapped gelding Accredited all tackle the TAB Handicap (1100m). Pride believes the latter might eventually prove the best...
Nation State bids to maintain unbeaten record at Caulfield
Trainer John Moloney will learn more about Nation State when the three-year-old bids to maintain his unbeaten record this campaign at Caulfield. After wins at Ballarat and then Sandown, Nation State will line up in the Neds Supersized Saturday Handicap (1200m) on Saturday. Nation State has made some giant steps this campaign, and Moloney is...
Trainer Bjorn Baker out to continue Magic run
It has been a heady year for trainer Bjorn Baker and he is keen to continue that momentum through the summer as he sets his sights on next month’s Magic Millions carnival at the Gold Coast. Baker has been in tremendous form, winning the inaugural The Quokka with Overpass, the stallion-making Coolmore Stud Stakes...
Will Price aims to seal apprentice journey with city triumph
Apprentice jockey Will Price is on the brink of surpassing his claim in the city, needing just one more win before his transition to a senior rider at year-end. The 23-year-old, champion Melbourne apprentice in 2020-21, faces four chances this weekend with rides at Caulfield and Moonee Valley. Last weekend’s double triumph,...
Tyler Schiller cleared after Spywire grilling
While all accolades were with Highness following his spectacular victory in the Wyong Magic Millions Classic, there was a footnote to the race with jockey Tyler Schiller queried by stewards regarding his effort on runner-up Spywire. Spywire kicked clear on straightening and was being ridden hands and heels by Schiller before Highness launched...
Gerald Ryan reserved ahead of boom horse Amazing Eagle’s debut
A Magic Millions bid awaits boom colt Amazing Eagle if he can bring his barrier trial form to race day when he makes his highly anticipated debut at Randwick. A $400,000 yearling purchase, the son of Capitalist created a big impression at his only trial appearance, not only taking out his heat...
Ryan privileged to saddle up Oliver’s last ride in the Gold Rush
In a poignant moment at Ascot on Saturday, trainer Nick Ryan will have the distinct honour of being the last to saddle legendary jockey Damien Oliver on Munhamek. Expressing his disbelief, Ryan described the privilege as “unbelievable” and “very special,” hoping Munhamek could deliver a memorable swansong for Oliver. Reflecting on their...
Crowds up, wagering down: Mixed Spring Carnival results
Crowds were up but wagering was down for the recently completed Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. The revamped Spring Carnival saw Group 1 racing held over 11 weekends with the transfer of the Thousand Guineas to November 18 from its previous date in October that resulted in an increase in turnover of 41% which bucked the wagering...