Horse Racing News
Berry confident in Ninja's Hobartville Stakes bid
Premier jockey Tommy Berry reckons a Queensland summer campaign has reshaped the previously unruly Ninja, placing his trust in the gelding to match the top three-year-olds at Rosehill.During his Queensland stint, Ninja raced three times, claiming victory in the Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) at Eagle Farm and battling from a...
Stablemates Sam Hawkens and Athabascan chase common Sydney Cup prize
Tom Charlton and John O'Shea are anxiously awaiting confirmation of a run for fresh addition Sam Hawkens in the Parramatta Cup, whereas stable companion and Sydney Cup contender gelding Athabascan is confirmed to take part.Once prepared by William Haggas, Sam Hawkens holds first reserve status for Saturday's key 1900m contest,...
O'Brien backs Closer to free despite inexperience for blue diamond stakes
Danny O'Brien refuses to let Closer To Free's shortage of race exposure hinder expectations for the colt in Victoria's leading juvenile feature at Caulfield.The colt secured entry to Saturday's Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield via a winning performance in the Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) on February 7.O'Brien...
Big Sky sidelined ahead of Blue Diamond Stakes after vet checks
X-rays taken after a canter workout at Cranbourne have excluded favourite Big Sky from Victoria's leading race for two-year-olds.Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr's colt had been installed as the top pick for Saturday's Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m), but the trainer was displeased with the colt's movement spotted...
Thornton backing Run Lucy Run for Ipswich repeat
Trainer Glenn Thornton is aware of Run Lucy Run's capabilities, but unlocking her top form requires a patient approach that he believes will ultimately prove fruitful.Having shifted from Victoria to the Gold Coast, the handler is developing his 12-strong 2026 string, and Run Lucy Run seeks to capitalise on her...
Autumn Mystery's autumn plans target South Australian Derby
The staying three-year-old Autumn Mystery kicks off his bid for the South Australian Derby taking on more experienced competitors at Caulfield.Having most recently been eighth across the line in the Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington during November, Autumn Mystery now contests the benchmark 84 Lamaro's Hotel Handicap (1400m) this Saturday.Rory...
Berry optimistic as Incognito targets Silver Slipper redemption
It's no simple task to chart the progress of a two-year-old with limited starts, above all following a bump in their autumn campaign.Jockey Tommy Berry is leaning towards positivity though, with Incognito ready to relaunch his Golden Slipper bid during Saturday's Silver Slipper (1100m) at Rosehill.Previously the market elect for...
Oakleigh Plate looms as key target for Don't Hope Do
The connections of Don't Hope Do have devoted 18 months to strategising, and now they can observe the results in Caulfield's Group 1 sprint event.According to trainer Simon Zahra, Saturday's Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield represents the strongest prospect for Don't Hope Do to secure a Group 1 success.He teamed...
Mareth set for major challenge against mares in Millie Fox Stakes
Rising star filly Mareth encounters a significant autumn hurdle by competing with more experienced mares in the Millie Fox Stakes held at Rosehill.Having raced on just five occasions, the three-year-old claimed her maiden at Canterbury during December and then was narrowly beaten by impressive filly Caffe Florian in the Listed...
Colt Eternal Warrior targets family boost in Blue Diamond Stakes
A single inspection convinced Lloyd Kennewell that Eternal Warrior possessed the precocity for prominent early two-year-old races, a view the colt has substantiated by securing a spot in the Blue Diamond Stakes.This promising youngster seeks his generation's opening Group 1 in the $2 million showdown set for Caulfield this Saturday.Among...