Horse Racing News
Colic ends life of legendary mare Makybe Diva
Australian turf royalty has suffered a loss.The remarkable three-time Melbourne Cup conqueror Makybe Diva lost her battle with colic on Saturday.She etched her name in history as the only equine to secure consecutive Melbourne Cup triumphs in 2003, 2004 and 2005, prompting owner Tony Santic to declare her racing retirement...
Flemington straight trial boosts Gin Twist to victory
Familiarity with the straight course has paid dividends, enabling Lindsay Park fillies to fill the top two positions at Flemington.The quinella in Saturday's Listed TAB We're On (1000m) went to Gin Twist and La Gitana, both under the care of Ben, Will and J D Hayes, after they tackled an...
Chris Waller eyes breakthrough Australian Guineas triumph
A significant achievement missing from champion trainer Chris Waller's record is a victory in the Group 1 Australian Guineas.The trainer is set to pursue that missing piece with Sixties in the 1600m three-year-old feature at Flemington on Saturday.Extensive preparation has shaped Sixties' campaign for this year's Guineas, including Waller transporting...
Willydoit and Holymanz chase Blamey Stakes glory for Maher
Champion from the New Zealand Derby, Willydoit, eyes a berth in the Australian Cup with his upcoming appearance at Flemington.The Ciaron Maher-trained duo of Willydoit and Holymanz enter the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, seeking to strengthen their bids for more autumn success.Entering his second season with the...
Rain no hindrance to Waller's Group 1 hopefuls at Randwick
Erratic Sydney weather has punters and connections alike uncertain, but Chris Waller's leading stablemates are pushing forward unabated toward the carnival's initial Group 1 fixture.Saturday's lineup features the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) as one of two elite contests, and with seven from nine runners under his banner, Waller holds a...
Experienced Knightsbridge targets vulnerability in Skyline Stakes rival
Jockey Tim Clark is aware that the spotlight will shine on adversary and leading Golden Slipper hope Warwoven during the Skyline Stakes, but in the event of any flaw in that colt's preparation, he anticipates Knightsbridge having the maturity to highlight it.Warwoven enters unbeaten after two outings, but endured a...
Randwick conditions under watch by Freedman for Surround Stakes entries
A number of trainers including Michael Freedman are watching the Randwick track closely with Apocalyptic set to face Tempted in the Surround Stakes.His Group 1 victor filly plans to take her place come what may, yet Freedman notes his assuredness would wane should the footing slip much further from the...
Predicted wet weather has Richards rethinking Tapinforpar's race
Gordon Richards and Damien Moyle's Morphettville stable possess an alternative strategy if the expected rainfall strikes this coming weekend.Tapinforpar is set to contest The Dominant Advantage Handicap (1400m) at Morphettville Parks on Saturday, but the trainer is unhappy with the meteorological outlook.In the event the forecasted rain occurs, Richards mentioned...
Arctic Glamour team eyes weather closely before Guy Walter Stakes appearance
Ahead of Arctic Glamour's intended reappearance in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, her trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou remain on edge regarding the Sydney conditions owing to her poor affinity with wet surfaces.With no successes from six starts on soft tracks for the five-year-old, Ryan explains they prefer...
Apulia and Plymouth carry Lindsay Park hopes into Blamey Stakes
The Lindsay Park operation accomplished their summer objectives courtesy of Apulia and have turned their focus toward autumn pursuits.Stablemates Apulia and Plymouth line up for the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday, a race that Ben, Will and J D Hayes envision as a stepping stone to...