Horse Racing News
Barnavara tipped by McDonald to shine for Yulong like Via Sistina
Champion jockey James McDonald draws comparisons between Barnavara, Yulong's latest costly overseas buy, and elite mare Via Sistina, as the former gears up for her first Sydney start with much to prove.After adding three Group 1 triumphs at Rosehill on Saturday to reach 131 career wins and break Damien Oliver's...
Flemington straight awaits My Gladiola's stakes breakthrough
John McArdle, trainer of the gifted filly My Gladiola, is bringing her back to Flemington aiming for a stakes triumph on the straight.My Gladiola seeks her first win this campaign in Saturday's Listed VRC Sprint Classic (1100m) after two previous attempts down the Flemington straight.The trainer is still recovering from...
Peak condition signals for Dubai Honour in Tancred Stakes repeat bid
Whenever Dubai Honour acts cheekily at training, it often signals a brilliant race performance, with Isabella Paul noting encouraging developments prior to the UK import's Tancred Stakes mission.The current year is the eight-year-old's third Sydney autumn series, and Paul, travelling alongside William Haggas' Dubai Honour for every trip, confirms the...
2000m trip ideal for Tom Kitten's next outing
Tom Kitten has earned his reputation as one of the nation's elite milers through victories in multiple All-Star Mile events, yet this coming weekend offers him a platform to reaffirm his class at 2000m.The gelding, now five, seeks his first success over the distance post his Group 1 Spring Champion...
Vinery Stud Stakes presents stern challenge for Belle Cheval
Trainer Mark Walker remains amazed at the feats pulled off by exciting filly Ohope Wins during her New Zealand campaign this year, but he's determined not to yield this Saturday's $750,000 Vinery Stud Stakes easily.Belle Cheval, under the Te Akau Racing banner, will contest the Group 1 over 2000 metres...
Sabaj reunited with Beau Mertens ahead of Australian Cup
Shifts in jockey availability due to bans and cross-state duties mean Beau Mertens is back in the saddle on Sabaj for the Australian Cup.Trainer Mick Price first informed Mertens disappointingly that Mark Zahra would handle Sabaj in the Group 1 showdown at Flemington on Saturday.That arrangement changed rapidly after Zahra's...
Tempted to trial before potential TJ Smith Stakes run
Elite sprinter Tempted, a standout filly, will undertake a barrier trial this week to stay on track for her next objective in the Sydney autumn carnival.Entries are in place for the three-year-old in a 1000m event at Hawkesbury on Monday or a 1030m workout at Rosehill on Tuesday, as trainer...
Alister Clark Stakes success boosts Trevor Rogers courtesy of Roulette King
The highlight of Trevor Rogers' training record came when Roulette King prevailed in the Alister Clark Stakes over 2000m at Caulfield.As Rogers' eighth Stakes runner, the three-year-old became his breakthrough performer to claim a podium finish in 'Black Type' company.Following the 2000m Group 2 victory on Saturday, Roulette King's entourage...
Jigsaw delivers G1 William Reid Stakes success for Alderson
Veteran quick Jigsaw has embarked on a remarkable adventure with handler Cindy Alderson.Skilful as a two-year-old and three-year-old, Jigsaw faltered during the central phase of his career but has completed the turnaround and emerged as a brace of Group 1 conqueror.Transported over to New Zealand for success in the Railway...
Marhoona follows Golden Slipper with The Galaxy group 1 victory
Marhoona, under the guidance of trainer Michael Freedman, captured the Golden Slipper last year and came back strong to claim the second elite-level win of her career via The Galaxy."So much for the Slipper hoodoo,'' Freedman said."I don't think I've had a horse that's just got as much tenacity as...