Horse Racing News
Three-week gap perfect for Sir Delius ahead of Ranvet Stakes
Aeliana and Sir Delius are set to clash head-to-head in the Ranvet Stakes, as trainer Adrian Bott counts on the three-week interval since his last run to sharpen him up.Even with the previous ATC Australian Derby champion heavily backed for the 2000m Saturday feature, Sir Delius lingers as the distinct...
Autumn Glow could dominate Ryder Stakes says rival Charlton
In the event Autumn Glow shows up at Rosehill fully tuned, trainer Tom Charlton from the opposition admits the George Ryder Stakes is likely reduced to vying for supporting spots.That said, he doubts it would play out identically in the Doncaster Mile (1600m) should the high-class mare pivot there after...
Tough gate awaits Generosity in The Galaxy sprint
The barrier draw success Chris Waller enjoyed for the Golden Slipper fails to repeat in Group 1 The Galaxy, leaving his lone representative Generosity to launch from the widest stall.Catch The Glory, the first emergency, is the only one positioned further out, meaning Generosity takes the extreme outside draw of...
Price outlines Charm Stone plan for William Reid Stakes
No need to cue Mick Price on the assignment ahead for Charm Stone in her opening run back at Caulfield.Co-trainer Price feels a touch uneasy with Jimmysstar and Angel Capital entered in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m), but highlights her flawless training regimen for the Saturday assignment.The mare...
Bjorn Baker warming to Golden Slipper plan with fit colt Warwoven
Plan A never involved dispatching Warwoven to the Golden Slipper off a mere seven days' rest, but Sydney's predicted wet weather is making trainer Bjorn Baker more receptive to the idea.In recent times, two runners have captured the prize after a fast return, namely Kiamichi in 2019 along with Shinzo...
Star colt Observer ready for Rosehill Guineas bow
Victorian gallopers often falter when facing Sydney's unique racing demands across the Murray, but Ciaron Maher expects his top colt Observer to thrive there.This dual Group 1 champion heads into his Sydney first-up run during Saturday's $1 million Rosehill Guineas (2000m).The Ghaiyyath gelding travelled northward shortly following his Australian Guineas...
Strong Caulfield hitout positions Pride Of Jenni for Australian Cup challenge
Trainer Ciaron Maher moved a select bunch of his string from Cranbourne to Caulfield for trackwork early Tuesday.Evergreen mare Pride Of Jenni formed part of that group, ramping up for her engagement a fortnight from now on Saturday.Maher pointed to the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) over 2000m at Flemington...
Angel Capital ride goes to Jye McNeil for William Reid Stakes
The top job on Angel Capital in Caulfield's last Group 1 of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival has gone to Jye McNeil.On Tuesday morning, McNeil visited Caulfield to breeze Angel Capital in preparation for Saturday's William Reid Stakes (1200m).Due to ongoing track works at Moonee Valley, Caulfield steps in to stage...
Darby Munro Stakes the plan for Hidden Motive
Nathan Doyle, the trainer, acknowledges slim prospects of holding onto his Group 1 The Galaxy (1100m) success, since Hidden Motive ranks 26th among entrants.Victorious last year via Private Harry in that race, Hidden Motive as an 88-rated contender would depend on numerous scratches to squeeze into the 14-runner limit with...
Waller ups Autumn Boy to mile and half for Rosehill Guineas Cox Plate trial
To gauge Autumn Boy’s prospects as a Cox Plate contender come spring, Chris Waller is stretching the colt to 2000 metres for the debut time in the Rosehill Guineas.Saturday’s Golden Slipper meeting featured consideration of the George Ryder Stakes (1500m) for the youngster, yet despite the conflict with unblemished barnmate...