Horse Racing News
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...
Another Wil on track for 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Another Wil is on track for redemption at Caulfield with trainer Ciaron Maher reporting the gelding has made significant improvement since his first-up run in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old finished sixth behind Treasurethe Moment on August 30, a result that underlined his lack of race fitness. On...
Angel to Capitalise on handicap chance in 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The path to spring glory is becoming clearer for Angel Capital, with trainer Chris Waller leaning towards the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as the four-year-old’s next assignment. The Sir Rupert Clarke, run over 1400 metres this Saturday, will share the spotlight with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes...
Al Riffa makes 2025 Melbourne Cup statement in Irish St Leger romp
Al Riffa has cemented his place as the leading Melbourne Cup contender with a runaway four-length victory in the Group 1 Irish St Leger (2816m) at the Curragh. The Joseph O’Brien-trained entire was having his first start since being purchased by Australian Bloodstock and couldn’t have been more impressive, cruising clear...
Lady Shenandoah secures slot in The Everest 2025
Lady Shenandoah has officially joined the 2025 Everest line-up, giving Chris Waller a second mare confirmed for the $20 million Randwick showcase on October 18. The striking four-year-old has been selected to run in the Fairway Thoroughbreds slot owned by John Camilleri, becoming the sixth horse guaranteed a start in this...
Jedibeel reroutes to 2025 The Shorts after setback
Trainer Brad Widdup concedes he has been forced to throw Jedibeel in the deep end, with the gelding to resume in the star-packed The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick. After missing his intended first-up assignment in the Concorde Stakes (1000m) due to a minor ankle strain, Jedibeel will now face a field...
Ciaron Maher chasing redemption in 2025 The 7 Stakes at Randwick races
Ciaron Maher will be represented by Gringotts and Light Infantry Man in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, both looking for redemption after a luckless return in the Winx Stakes. Gringotts produced the better effort, finishing fifth behind Via Sistina, and has since trialled impressively at Wyong. Maher was...
Chris Waller holds strong hand in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Chris Waller’s Caulfield spring squad could be out in force this weekend with up to five runners targeting the Underwood Stakes. Buckaroo, victorious in the race last year, headlines the stable’s potential team, with Anisette, Moira, River Of Stars and Land Legend all in the mix. Waller described Buckaroo’s third-place finish in...
G1's beckon for Arkansaw Kid after 2025 Bobbie Lewis Quality win
Arkansaw Kid has bounced back to form in style, taking out the Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington for the second straight year and reviving Group 1 ambitions this spring. The Lindsay Park-trained sprinter, sent out $3.20 favourite with Blake Shinn aboard, produced a strong finishing burst to defeat Star Patrol...
Waller colts have Golden glow after 2025 Ming Dynasty Quality
Chris Waller’s emerging stars Sixties and Autumn Boy look set for the Golden Rose after dominating the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Sixties ($7) took up the running and proved too strong under Rachel King, holding off fast-finishing stablemate Autumn Boy ($2.60 fav) by half a length in the 1400m feature....