Horse Racing News
Captain Envious too good in the Ballarat Cup
A wet end to the Spring Carnival in Victoria played into the hands of Horsham-based trainer Paul Preusker as five-year-old Captain Envious took out the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m). Starting the $3.70 betting sites favourite, the gelding ploughed through the heavy conditions to score by 2½-lengths ahead of Young Werther ($6.50) – who...
Regan Bayliss shows Razor Sharp timing
The start wasn’t perfect, but the finish was pinpoint as Regan Bayliss and Recommendation ended Zac Lloyd’s unbeaten record on Insurrection in a driving finish to the Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Lloyd hadn’t been headed on Insurrection in four rides and he almost made it five, lifting his charge as Recommendation challenged, but...
Ballarat Cup decision pending for Ain’tnodeeldun
Ain’tnodeeldun will likely make his way to Ballarat but that does not mean he is assured of starting. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper is down to run in the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday, but a start is all dependant on track conditions. Saturday’s track is rated a Good 4, but...
Busuttin and Young chase Magic Millions dream at Ballarat
When a Group 1 race is on the line, trainers are invariably on-course to cheer their charge on. Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young have Forgot You contesting the Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday, but Young will be at Ballarat instead. Busuttin has travelled to Perth while Young looks...
Patrick Carbery has sights set on the Northerly Stakes
Patrick Carbery knows how to win the Northerly Stakes (1800m). He’s eyeing his third consecutive win in the Group 1 event and fourth in the last seven years. He was able to win it aboard tough geldings Pounamu in 2017 and Regal Power (2021), as well as boom filly Amelia’s Jewel (2022). Now he’s looking...
Zipaway to jump from barrier 14 in Northerly Stakes
Jockey Steven Parnham couldn’t disguise his disappointment when Zipaway came up with barrier 14 in Saturday’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot. With his head in his hands, Steven Parnham was left contemplating how he would be able to negotiate the best run for Zipaway from the second widest gate. To rub a...
Waihaha Falls in good shape ahead of the Razor Sharp Handicap
Sprinter Waihaha Falls won’t get his preferred rain-affected conditions at Randwick, but he will have another couple of factors in his favour when he lines-up in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap. The six-year-old resumed with a solid fifth over the same course and distance on Melbourne Cup Day, the effort satisfying trainer...
Detonator Jack fresh for The Ingham
The rural surrounds of Maher Racing’s supplementary Bong Bong Farm facility has been put to good use ahead of Detonator Jack’s bid to deliver the leading yard a first win in The Ingham. The gelding enjoyed a bit of R & R at the property following his dynamic Gong victory last...
Prince Of Boom set to tackle Bribie Handicap
It hasn’t just been about returning to race riding for Michael Rodd as hopping back aboard quality gallopers has been high on his list of aims. The Melbourne Cup-winning hoop’s road back to the saddle was long and arduous after injury, and nearly 30 rides in since his comeback, the 41-year-old –...
Insurrection to go the distance at Randwick
Champion apprentice Zac Lloyd will bid to maintain his perfect record on Insurrection as the sprinter faces a distance test in the Racing And Sports Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Lloyd has a remarkable affinity with the Michael Freedman -trained speedster who he has ridden four times for as many wins, including...