Horse Racing News
Futurity Stakes offers Evaporate shot at breakthrough Group 1
Although yet to secure a Group 1 triumph, the connections of Lindsay Park's Evaporate believe elite-level success is just around the corner for their charge.This Saturday at Caulfield, the Ben, Will and J D Hayes-prepared four-year-old begins his autumn assignment in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m).According to Ben Hayes,...
Parramatta Cup first-up victory in sights for Just Fine according to Bott
After a trio of standout triumphs upon entering Australian racing, Just Fine has alternated between strong and subdued performances.Co-trainer Adrian Bott, however, feels the eight-year-old with few starts is primed to revive his top form during this autumn campaign.In Saturday's Group 3 Parramatta Cup (1900m) at Rosehill, Tulloch Lodge fields...
Tough draw awaits Mr Waterville in Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville
Clayton Douglas, the trainer, plans to proceed to Adelaide regardless of the challenging gate position drawn by recent stablemate Mr Waterville.This Irish import, who Chris Waller handled during his initial Australian tenure, targets the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) scheduled at Morphettville on Saturday.The trainer regards this weekend's contest...
Hobartville Stakes to probe Napoleonic's stamina
Napoleonic proved his class among elite three-year-olds by running second on debut this campaign to standout filly Tempted, and his upcoming mission is to demonstrate he can carry his speed over longer.This young colt gets to test himself at Rosehill on Saturday, stretching to 1400 metres initially in the Group...
Third win has Decorum on track for Rosehill Guineas
The lightly campaigned three-year-old Decorum boasts three victories from four appearances, opening doors to a tilt at the Group One Rosehill Guineas.As the $1.65 favourite under trainer Michael Freedman, the colt extended his return-to-racing success from Warwick Farm this month with a tough effort to win the Hyland Race Colours...
Caulfield Heath win positions Cannae as potential Derby runner
Danny O'Brien, the trainer, is open to approaches from Hong Kong investors post Cannae's first-up success at Caulfield Heath.That said, he's eyeing interstate Derby opportunities for the three-year-old, fresh from his second-start triumph in Wednesday's Sportsbet Race Previews Plate (1500m).The trainer spent $20,000 acquiring the Maurice colt at Adelaide's Magic...
Zac Lloyd backs Hidrix for Silver Slipper Stakes repeat
Heading to the Silver Slipper, Zac Lloyd feels more assured about Hidrix's chances than prior to the colt's first-up effort in the Canonbury Stakes.Prior to the debut, Lloyd was not on the Extreme Choice youngster for barrier trials, and he noted the Chris Waller barn's restrained outlook given the lack...
Treasurethe Moment in fine fettle ahead of Futurity Stakes clash
Matt Laurie, trainer of Treasurethe Moment, expresses strong confidence in the mare's preparation for her seasonal debut at Caulfield, equalling the readiness she showed resuming last spring.Treasurethe Moment, the four-year-old, triumphed in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) over Caulfield's track and distance in spring to begin her autumn push,...
Pride confident in Attica despite soft trials ahead of Hobartville
Trainer Joe Pride has eased fears regarding Attica's underwhelming trial performances, maintaining they highlight the colt's relaxed personality more than his state of readiness.Adam Hyeronimus has pushed the three-year-old along in his past couple of gallops, but according to Pride, such behaviour is standard for Attica."There has been a bit...
Blue Diamond Stakes blowout possible with I Am Aria
Had things gone differently for I Am Aria, Mark Walker's filly could have approached the Blue Diamond Stakes with an unblemished slate.Rather, the filly has notched a second and a third in her two prior runs, taking second at her debut in the Blue Diamond Preview and then third in...