Horse Racing News
Blood tests flag Panova as true stayer prospect
Those linked to Vinery Stud Stakes aspirant Panova have consistently pegged the filly as a stamina prospect, viewing her stakes wins over lesser distances as a welcome surprise.Concluding her autumn with consecutive Group 3 scores in the Reginald Allen (1400m) and Carbine Club Stakes (1600m), this three-year-old progressed in her...
Zac Lloyd aiming for extra Group 1 wins at Rosehill
Young rider Zac Lloyd, having relished his Golden Slipper triumph, declares it's "back to business" as he targets further Group 1 additions in the weeks ahead.Guest House's success in the $5 million Golden Slipper last weekend delivered Lloyd his fourth and most prestigious Group 1, which he described as exceeding...
Lees eyes Kindergarten Stakes tilt for winning colt Under Focus
Trainer Kris Lees may consider the Kindergarten Stakes for Under Focus, the lightly raced colt who notched a victory on Randwick's Kensington circuit, surpassing his initial second-placing debut.A $300,000 Easter yearling acquisition for Yulong, this youngster boasts breeding by Too Darn Hot from an unraced full sister of Group placegetter...
Onesmoothoperator poised to thrive over longer distance
While Victoria craves precipitation, Bendigo preparer Tim Fitzsimmons is hoping for dry conditions prior to Onesmoothoperator's engagement at Flemington.Onesmoothoperator, the former British performer, is entered in the Listed Roy Higgins (2600m) on Saturday, assuming the track avoids excessive moisture.The victor of Saturday's contest earns a ballot exemption into the Melbourne...
Odds-on Aeliana primed for tancred stakes group 1 follow-up
Stablemate Autumn Glow's pursuit of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes has been locked in this week, paving the way for Aeliana to return swiftly at Rosehill to tackle Tancred Stakes champion Dubai Honour.One of Chris Waller and James Mcdonald's trio of Group 1 conquests on Golden Slipper Day, Aeliana hasn't tackled...
Apulia carries Lindsay Park hopes into Australian Cup
Apulia represents Lindsay Park's bid to build on their strong legacy in the Australian Cup during the 2000m showdown set for Saturday.Previous winning connections include Colin Hayes, David Hayes, Peter Hayes, Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig for the Australian Cup, with Will and J D Hayes now eager to inscribe...
Modest stable's Ipswich effort marks step toward loftier goals
Typically, a hand fracture brings setbacks, but for low-key trainer Sharryn Livingstone, it sparked a shift into the world of training horses.With a maximum of four to five horses under her care at any given time, every outcome is crucial, building excitement for Click Click Boom's reappearance at Ipswich on...
Sydney bow from wide gate for NZ Oaks filly Ohope Wins
Exciting filly Ohope Wins seems to have inherited the qualities of her distinguished sire, Ocean Park, proving the proverb about the apple and the tree.Following her New Zealand Oaks conquest, she prepares for an Australian initiation in the Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday, her seventh run in...
Autumn Glow to tackle Queen Elizabeth Stakes distance
On Tuesday, trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara disclosed that Autumn Glow will extend her flawless brilliance to middle-distance for the debut time across her undefeated 11-race tenure, aiming for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on April 11, Day Two at The Championships.This decision ensures Autumn Glow skips the Group...
Melbourne Cup entry guaranteed with Prix Kergorlay success
A top-tier French stamina test is set to grant automatic qualification for Australia's legendary Melbourne Cup via a 'win and you're in' arrangement.Now the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) stands with the US's Belmont Gold Cup and the Ebor Handicap among the races providing ballot exemptions for the Melbourne Cup...