Horse Racing News
Skybird to run for Inglis in The Everest 2025
Brilliant mare Skybird has been locked into the 2025 The Everest, after Inglis announced she would carry their slot in the $20 million sprint at Randwick on October 18. Trained by Mitch Freedman, the daughter of Exosphere was a standout winner of the Black Caviar Lightning earlier this year and will...
Shannon Stakes 2025 pivot no sweat for Gringotts
Gringotts will bypass the 7 Stakes but looks well placed to resume his campaign in Saturday’s Shannon Stakes (1500m) after overcoming a minor health hiccup. Trainer Ciaron Maher withdrew the George Ryder Stakes winner from Randwick last week when routine bloodwork showed irregularities, preferring to give the gelding extra time. Assistant trainer...
Vinrock eyes 2025 Caulfield Guineas via Moonee Valley outing
Vinrock will stay close to home as trainer Matt Laurie and Yulong map out a path toward the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. Although the colt was entered for the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) in Sydney, connections opted to focus on the Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on...
Payline chasing 2025 Manikato Stakes success
Father-and-son team Chris and Corey Munce are banking on Payline to deliver them a coveted Group 1 when he contests the Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night. The gelding ran an eye-catching fifth in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at the same track earlier this month, flashing...
Baraqiel shooting for back-to-back G1's in 2025 Manikato Stakes
Troy Corstens is determined to savour more Group 1 success as Baraqiel aims to extend his winning streak at Moonee Valley this Friday. Trained by Leon and Troy Corstens in partnership with Will Larkin, the gelding announced himself with victory in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) earlier this month and...
Golden Slipper winner poised for return in 2025 Heritage Stakes
Happy with a tactical delay, Michael Freedman will launch Golden Slipper winner Marhoona’s spring in the Heritage Stakes at Rosehill this week. Marhoona was scratched from The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick last Saturday—a race Joliestar won impressively—after Freedman reviewed tempo, weights and the draw, concluding the Listed assignment seven days later...
Fitter Tom Kitten in the 2025 Feehan Stakes
Tom Kitten will get another chance to make his mark this preparation when he contests the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night, with his trainers expecting a much stronger tempo than last start. The colt resumed in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington...
Tempo crucial to Rivellino’s chances in 2025 Golden Rose
Underrated colt Rivellino takes his place in the Golden Rose this weekend with trainer Kris Lees pleased by his steady progress toward longer spring races. The $1 million Rosehill feature will be Rivellino’s third start this campaign after finishing fourth to Raging Force in the San Domenico Stakes (1100m) and finishing...
Yeomans and Shinn combine for special win at Sandown
Blake Shinn was visibly emotional after steering Enchanted Jenni to victory at Sandown, a result that delivered his partner Lucy Yeomans her first winner as a standalone trainer. Yeomans only launched her independent operation last month after ending her partnership with Lloyd Kennewell, and Enchanted Jenni was just her second runner...
Rothfire in line for 2025 Manikato Stakes honours
Veteran sprinter Rothfire will attempt to turn the clock back at Moonee Valley when he contests Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Trainer Rob Heathcote has vivid memories of September 26, 2020, when Rothfire broke down in the Golden Rose while leading. Five years on, the now eight-year-old has defied the...