Horse Racing News
Star sprinter Private Harry returns in 2025 The Shorts
Private Harry’s undefeated streak has helped propel jockey Ash Morgan into the limelight, with the duo set to chase another feature win at Randwick this weekend. The star sprinter will line up in the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) on Saturday as he builds towards the $20 million The Everest (1200m)...
Blinkers go on Tupakara in the 2025 Tea Rose Stakes
Talented filly Tupakara will wear blinkers for the first time as she looks to finally break through in Saturday’s Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Prepared by Annabel and Rob Archibald, Tupakara has consistently measured up in strong races, placing four times from seven starts, including third in the Group...
Al Riffa and Via Sistina head weights for the 2025 Melbourne Cup
Australian Horse Of The Year Via Sistina and Irish St Leger winner Al Riffa have been confirmed as the topweights for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. On Tuesday, Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper David Hegan unveiled the official weights for both the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4 at Flemington and the Caulfield...
Ciaron Maher’s Smokey hope in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Ciaron Maher believes his reliable stayer Smokin’ Romans still has what it takes to be competitive at the top level, with the gelding set for another crack at Group 1 company. The veteran will line up in Saturday’s Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, where he will be joined by stablemates Zardozi...
Space Rider looking to bounce back in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Space Rider burst onto the scene with a strong first-up win at Moonee Valley, prompting high hopes from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable. However, his return to the track in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) on September 6 saw him fade badly to finish second last, leaving connections...
Another Wil on track for 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Another Wil is on track for redemption at Caulfield with trainer Ciaron Maher reporting the gelding has made significant improvement since his first-up run in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old finished sixth behind Treasurethe Moment on August 30, a result that underlined his lack of race fitness. On...
Chris Waller holds strong hand in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Chris Waller’s Caulfield spring squad could be out in force this weekend with up to five runners targeting the Underwood Stakes. Buckaroo, victorious in the race last year, headlines the stable’s potential team, with Anisette, Moira, River Of Stars and Land Legend all in the mix. Waller described Buckaroo’s third-place finish in...
Jedibeel reroutes to 2025 The Shorts after setback
Trainer Brad Widdup concedes he has been forced to throw Jedibeel in the deep end, with the gelding to resume in the star-packed The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick. After missing his intended first-up assignment in the Concorde Stakes (1000m) due to a minor ankle strain, Jedibeel will now face a field...
Ciaron Maher chasing redemption in 2025 The 7 Stakes at Randwick races
Ciaron Maher will be represented by Gringotts and Light Infantry Man in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, both looking for redemption after a luckless return in the Winx Stakes. Gringotts produced the better effort, finishing fifth behind Via Sistina, and has since trialled impressively at Wyong. Maher was...
Al Riffa makes 2025 Melbourne Cup statement in Irish St Leger romp
Al Riffa has cemented his place as the leading Melbourne Cup contender with a runaway four-length victory in the Group 1 Irish St Leger (2816m) at the Curragh. The Joseph O’Brien-trained entire was having his first start since being purchased by Australian Bloodstock and couldn’t have been more impressive, cruising clear...