Horse Racing News
Blamey Stakes launchpad for Onesmoothoperator under Fitzsimmons
While Onesmoothoperator knows Australian tracks well, his appearance in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington marks a novel step.This former UK galloper embarks on his debut run with Aussie conditioner Tim Fitzsimmons in the 1600m Group 2 contest on Saturday.The gelding has featured in the last pair of Melbourne Cups trained...
Planet Red aims to reverse Guineas fortunes
Mick Price, the trainer, acknowledges the difficulty in reversing the result against Observer from their last encounter in the upcoming Australian Guineas.Nevertheless, this doesn't deter Price from pursuing his fourth triumph in the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) scheduled for Flemington on Saturday."He's a nice, uncomplicated gelding and he'll show...
Denise Martin stacks contenders around Launceston Cup action
While Denise Martin has no entry in the marquee contest of the Launceston Cup lineup, Wednesday promises to deliver a blockbuster performance for Star Thoroughbreds.Martin's iconic purple and white colours grace the frontrunners in four events bookending the $250,000 Group 3 Cup, Race 9 timed for 5.29pm.Sanniya emerges as the...
Doncaster Mile weights present tough challenge for Autumn Glow
These days, tales of Autumn Glow always invite references to Winx.That pattern holds true here too.Should Chris Waller's lately defeated mare notch a 10th consecutive success in the upcoming Doncaster Mile at Randwick, she would mirror achievements unique to the fabled Winx.Weights released Tuesday for the $4 million Group 1...
Pathway from Australian Guineas towards Australian Derby ambitions
Peter Moody, the trainer, is disappointed by the limited options in three-year-old races, compelling two long-distance prospects to enter the Australian Guineas.Entries include Victorious Spirit and Bingi for the Group 1 1600m showdown at Flemington on Saturday, alongside a benchmark 66 over the same course at Cranbourne Friday night versus...
Tempted enters Surround Stakes with enhanced timing
Trainer Ciaron Maher is optimistic that Tempted will avoid a repeat of her loss as the favourite in a Group 1 event over 1400 metres during her second outing last season.Three weeks on from overpowering her opposition in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m), the daughter of Street Boss...
Sprint return on cards for Getta Good Feeling
Getta Good Feeling was last seen jumping from the gates as the heavy favourite in the 2500m VRC Oaks, but her comeback this Saturday comes over considerably shorter at Flemington.Danny O'Brien, the trainer, is capitalising on the $525,000 Easter Yearling Sale graduate's spot in the Inglis Race Series by starting...
Ole Dancer primed for Surround Stakes distance
Hall of Fame trainer Peter Moody refrained from boldly claiming Ole Dancer would overcome Tempted in Saturday's Surround Stakes, but a key element has him upbeat about the filly's outlook.Sired by Ole Kirk, the filly aims for another Group 1 success in Randwick's 1400-metre feature, building on her win in...
Melbourne Cup dreams alive for Constitution Hill post comeback
Star hurdler Constitution Hill is potentially set for a groundbreaking run at the upcoming Melbourne Cup after a commanding reappearance in British racing over the weekend.During Racing TV's Luck on Sunday program, aired Sunday afternoon down under, owner Michael Buckley disclosed that the $10m 3200-metre showpiece at Flemington in November...
Flemington showdown as Observer eyes Guineas atonement
The colt Observer enters the fray with a Group 1 success under his belt, carrying a hint of incomplete objectives upon his elite return this Saturday at Flemington.Trained by Ciaron Maher, the youngster targets the $1 million Australian Guineas to complement his Victoria Derby conquest from last spring at the...