Horse Racing News
2025 The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising lands in Sydney
Super sprinter Ka Ying Rising has arrived in Sydney, with the Hong Kong star now one step closer to lining up as the hot favourite in the $20 million The Everest at Randwick on October 18. The David Hayes-trained galloper landed on Monday morning after travelling smoothly from Hong Kong. Australian...
Victoria Derby 2025 a dream for trainer Rory Hunter
Flemington witnessed a breakthrough for trainer Rory Hunter on Sunday when Autumn Mystery landed the Howden Victoria Derby Preview (1800m), the gelding breaking his maiden and handing his trainer a first metropolitan victory. At $4.60, the son of The Autumn Sun showed his staying potential, responding to a perfectly timed Blake...
After Summer set for the 2025 VRC Oaks
Emerging stayer After Summer thrust herself into the VRC Oaks (2500m) conversation with an authoritative on-pace victory in Sunday’s Crown Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington. Given a positive ride by Billy Egan, the $14 outsider controlled the tempo before sprinting clear to defeat Seychelles ($4.20) by 1-1/2 lengths, with Classic Gem...
Rosberg to get look at Flemington straight ahead of 2025 Danehill Stakes
Rosberg will have the chance to familiarise himself with the Flemington straight before chasing his spring targets in the Group races to come. The unbeaten colt, who claimed the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on debut, will head to the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1100m) on October 4 before...
Birdman soars in 2025 Kingston Town Stakes
Persistence finally paid off for Birdman ($5.50), with the Chris Waller-trained import breaking his Australian duck in determined fashion at Randwick. Given the run of the race by Kerrin McEvoy from the inside barrier, the five-year-old angled clear of the rail at the top of the straight, reeled in early leader...
Sepals too tough in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2025
Sepals has stamped himself as a serious talent after fighting through adversity to land the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, giving trainer Cliff Brown a treasured success. The gelding stumbled badly from his wide draw but Craig Williams quickly gathered him up, driving him forward to sit second...
Sir Delius off the canvas in Underwood Stakes 2025 win
Imported stayer Sir Delius has stamped himself as a genuine Cups contender after producing a fighting finish to claim the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Under Craig Williams, the $2.10 favourite surged late to defeat Buckaroo ($4.80) by a neck, while Golden Path ($21) grabbed third. It was Waterhouse and...
Fangirl arrives just in time to nail barn mate in 2025 The 7 Stakes
Chris Waller could smile regardless of the outcome as Fangirl and Lindermann went stride-for-stride in the $1 million 7 Stakes at Randwick, the judge ultimately siding with Fangirl by a nose. “I actually thought Lindermann had won,” Waller said. “But when it’s the stablemate in a photo you’re not too concerned....
Half Yours announces himself as a Caulfield Cup 2025 contender
Half Yours has secured his place in the Caulfield Cup with a runaway victory in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield. The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained gelding justified his $2.60 favouritism, surging away under Jamie Melham to score by 3-½ lengths over Berkshire Breeze ($12) with Grand Pierro ($71) grabbing...
Apocalyptic far too good for rivals in the Tea Rose Stakes 2025
Star filly Apocalyptic stamped herself as a genuine top-liner with a dominant display in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Sent out at $3, the Michael Freedman-trained filly sat wide throughout but still produced a dazzling burst to win by 1-3/4 lengths, confirming her as outright favourite for the Group 1...