Horse Racing News
Bott looking on Brightside ahead of Royal Patronage’s return in the 7 Stakes
Adrian Bott is banking on Royal Patronage to follow the lead of Mr Brightside, who has bounced back strongly this spring after an underwhelming Hong Kong campaign. The pair clashed in April’s Champions Mile (1600m), where both struggled. Since then, Mr Brightside has returned in terrific form, finishing runner-up in the...
Star sprinter Private Harry returns in 2025 The Shorts
Private Harry’s undefeated streak has helped propel jockey Ash Morgan into the limelight, with the duo set to chase another feature win at Randwick this weekend. The star sprinter will line up in the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) on Saturday as he builds towards the $20 million The Everest (1200m)...
Distance test for Stokes pair in Caulfield Guineas Prelude and Jim Moloney Stakes
Trainer Phillip Stokes is optimistic that his runners Stay Cosmic and Ferivia will both relish the 1400-metre test when they step out at Caulfield on Saturday. Stay Cosmic will line up in the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m), while Ferivia heads to the Listed Jim Moloney Stakes (1400m). Both horses...
Blinkers go on Tupakara in the 2025 Tea Rose Stakes
Talented filly Tupakara will wear blinkers for the first time as she looks to finally break through in Saturday’s Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Prepared by Annabel and Rob Archibald, Tupakara has consistently measured up in strong races, placing four times from seven starts, including third in the Group...
Waller duo out to stake Metrop claims in the 2025 Newcastle Cup
After narrowly missing out in the City Tattersall’s Club Cup, Travolta will aim to bounce back in the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup on Friday as he pushes for a Metropolitan start. Travolta started a hot favourite last time out but was undone by James McDonald’s bold tactics aboard Changingoftheguard, who...
Sepals in line for G1 honours in the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Sepals will attempt to deliver Cliff Brown a long-awaited Group 1 triumph when he contests the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield this weekend. Brown, who spent over a decade training in Singapore with multiple top-level victories, returned to Melbourne in 2021 and went close when The Inferno finished runner-up...
King Charles III’s horse out to improve 2025 Melbourne Cup hopes
While King Charles III discusses world affairs with US President Donald Trump in the UK, his Melbourne Cup prospect Gilded Water will be flying the royal silks at Caulfield on Saturday. The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper lines up in the benchmark 84 Handicap (2000m), a crucial stepping stone towards a potential tilt...
Exciting clash looms as stablemates meet in 2025 Kingston Town Stakes
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will saddle two contrasting stayers in the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick with Vauban bringing proven Group 1 credentials and Elamaz stepping into carnival company for the first time. Vauban, a dual Group 1 placegetter, has been quick to make his presence felt in Australia, winning...
Al Riffa and Via Sistina head weights for the 2025 Melbourne Cup
Australian Horse Of The Year Via Sistina and Irish St Leger winner Al Riffa have been confirmed as the topweights for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. On Tuesday, Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper David Hegan unveiled the official weights for both the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 4 at Flemington and the Caulfield...
Ciaron Maher’s Smokey hope in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Ciaron Maher believes his reliable stayer Smokin’ Romans still has what it takes to be competitive at the top level, with the gelding set for another crack at Group 1 company. The veteran will line up in Saturday’s Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, where he will be joined by stablemates Zardozi...