Horse Racing News
Tyler Schiller keen to Manifest another feature race win
Most top apprentices entering their first year as a fully fledged jockey take time to hit their straps, but Tyler Schiller is off to a flying start. The former champion junior rider has already booted home 19 city winners just two-and-a-half months into the racing term and sits third on the Sydney...
Tough draw for Nonconformist in Caulfield Cup
Trainer Grahame Begg admitted to being in the foetal position as he watched the Caulfield Cup Barrier Draw and saw Nonconformist come up with gate 19. Nonconformist will jump from the widest gate in Saturday’s Group 1 2400m Handicap regardless of what scratchings there are. Begg said he and jockey Harry Coffey will just have to take their...
Weeraechoux: A raw talent with ability says Kersley
Weeraechoux gave Brian Kersley plenty to cheer about following his Ascot triumph on Wednesday and the trainer believes his talented three-year-old can now go on with it. Racing first up after three competitive races at Belmont during the winter, Weeraechoux came with a barnstorming finish to win the Maca Maiden (1200m) by...
Nash Rawiller to miss the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate
Champion jockey Nash Rawiller won't be seen in action at the Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate meetings, following a suspension incurred at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday. Rawiller was handed a seven-meeting suspension, in which he chose to begin immediately, after pleading guilty to a careless riding charge. The suspension stems from an...
$10m Golden Eagle still first Choice on Knightâs radar
If Winx Guineas winner Knight's Choice can race his way into the Golden Eagle with a victory at Randwick, there will be a sense of synchronicity for his trainer Sheila Laxon. While it is 'Spring Wild Card Day' in Sydney, Saturday is Caulfield Cup Day in Melbourne and it was on...
Best Betting Sites to place a bet on the Caulfield Cup
The Spring Racing Carnival has galloped into action with an eventful Saturday filled with races, and the excitement continues with the upcoming Caulfield Cup taking center stage. Punters are in for a treat with a plethora of betting apps at their fingertips, making it a great time to place bets...
Gold Trip opens favourite for the 2023 Caulfield Cup
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has elected to accept with Gold Trip in the Caulfield Cup, however a start will still come down to track conditions on the day. A capacity field of 18 plus one emergency has accepted for the Group 1 Handicap over 2400m on Saturday where he has opened as the...
Just Fine ruled out of the 2023 Melbourne Cup
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained stayer Just Fine will not compete in this year's Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). After making an impressive start in Australia with three consecutive wins, including a standout performance in the Metropolitan, Just Fine was positioned as the second favourite for the Melbourne Cup with online...
Japanese Caulfield Cup 2023 hope out to emulate Mer De Glace
Breakup undertook a reconnaissance mission at Caulfield on Wednesday morning with a course-proper gallop at the scene of Saturday's $5 million Caulfield Cup only one reason behind the excursion. Damian Lane, who will ride the Japanese galloper in the 2400-metre handicap, had his first sit aboard the six-year-old, who also tested out...
Adrian Bott locks in $10m Golden Eagle plans for Hawaii Five Oh
Adrian Bott has confirmed the stable's two Everest runners will continue their spring campaigns in Sydney with Hawaii Five Oh to target the Golden Eagle and Alcohol Free vying for a spot in The Invitation. Hawaii Five Oh finished sixth to Think About It in The Everest (1200m) after going back from a wide gate...