Horse Racing News
Attrition to rebound in G1 Toorak Handicap
Ballarat trainer Mitchell Freedman had been content with the progress his stable star Attrition was making in the early part of the spring. But after a disappointing effort in the Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, Freedman is hoping, rather than confident, that Attrition can bounce back to form in the Group 1 Toorak...
Amenable set to bounce back in G1 Toorak Handicap
With almost half the field on the minimum in the Toorak Handicap, the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable will give Wiremu Pinn the opportunity of collecting his first Group 1 win at Caulfield. The only apprentice to be given a chance at Group 1 glory in Saturday’s 1600m contest, Pinn will...
Overpass the horse to catch in The Everest 2023
Bjorn Baker can rattle off a list of reasons Overpass is a superior horse to the one that finished midfield in The Everest twelve months ago and they are fuelling his confidence the horse is a live chance. The five-year-old was sixth and less than three lengths from winner Giga Kick last...
Overseas recruits add to the Silver Eagle at Randwick
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will add a dose of international flavour to the Silver Eagle with two overseas acquisitions set to make their Australian debuts in the $1 million race. Former Singapore galloper Coin Toss and English import New Endeavour will join local stablemate Kibou in the 1300m race, the trio bidding to underline...
Daqiansweet Junior on 2023 Melbourne Cup trail
Phillip Stokes is using the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield in a bid to gain a Melbourne Cup start for Daqiansweet Junior. Trainer Phillip Stokes is taking a different approach 12 months on in his bid to have Daqiansweet Junior peaking for the Melbourne Cup. Stokes elected to bypass The Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington last week in favour...
Amelia’s Jewel the horse to beat in Toorak Handicap
The star-four-year-old had a spin around Caulfield this morning (Tuesday) as she ramped up preparation for her next Melbourne assault. Trainer Simon A Miller said it was the perfect hit out for Amelia’s Jewel ahead of the G1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Amelia’s Jewel is out to maintain her unbeaten...
I Wish I Win draws pole for $20m The Everest
Betting was suspended for The Everest on Tuesday morning prior to a live barrier reveal in the Sydney Harbour, with I Wish I Win re-opening as a $4 favourite with Ladbrokes before drifting slightly to $4.20 after drawing barrier 1 with most online bookies. Peter Moody, co-trainer of Group 1 TJ...
Hayes sticks to proven formula with Mr Brightside in King Charles III Stakes
Mr Brightside will be out to continue his love affair with the Randwick mile when he bids to defend his unbeaten record over the course and distance in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes. The Lindsay Park gelding has returned in career-best form this spring, winning a trio of Melbourne...
Strong G1 Caulfield Guineas hand for Maher and Eustace
The Golden Rose has become the go to race when assessing form for the Caulfield Guineas, but a two-year-old race in Brisbane during the winter has also been a good reference. Militarize is a deserving favourite for the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday following his win in the...
Bustler set for earlier start
Trainer Neville Parnham is set to start Group 3 winner Bustler in Saturday week’s Eurythmic Stakes (1400m) at Ascot, following his second trial yesterday. Neville Parnham had originally planned for Bustler’s first-up assignment to be in the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) but is now keen to start his campaign earlier. Parnham...