Horse Racing News
Nominations in for Makybe Diva Stakes day at Flemington
Some of the top horses around will line up on Makybe Diva Stakes day with the G1 such an important Spring guide. In that feature, Amelia’s Jewel ($8) is one of the entries but is also in the mares race on the card where she is more likely to run. But others...
Sunshine In Paris secures a slot in The Everest 2023
Te Akau Racing will stick to its original plan and remain in Victoria with Imperatriz, but another Group 2-winning mare from Saturday has been engaged for The Everest. Sheraco Stakes winner Sunshine In Paris will represent Queensland stud farm Aquis in the $20 million The Everest at Randwick on October 14. The...
First running of the 7 Stakes features on a big day at Randwick
With the old George Main Stakes (now King Charles III Stakes) to be run on Everest day, the new 7 Stakes will take its place run under the same conditions. It is one of two million dollar events on a massive day of carnival action at Randwick. Fangirl ($3 picklebet) tries to...
One-time Melbourne Cup fancy returns at Flemington
Ashrun’s owners will be rewarded for their patience when the one-time Melbourne Cup fancy makes his return at Flemington this Saturday. The eight-year-old son of Authorized will have his first run in almost three years when he steps out in the $150,000 Australian Childhood Foundation Plate over 1700 metres. It will be...
Think It Over to contest the $1m 7 Stakes
Kerry Parker is set to implement the final stage of his initial three-part plan for comeback galloper Think It Over before committing to the horse’s path for the remainder of the spring. The 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner will make his next appearance in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) at...
Spanish Mission set for Group 1 return
Imported galloper Spanish Mission is set to make his return from a tendon injury against Group 1 company at Flemington. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained stayer is set to run first-up in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. It will be Spanish Mission’s first start since finishing third to Mr Brightside in the...
Golden Mile bounces back in the Theo Marks Stakes
Golden Mile was in the wars at his first two campaign runs but the entire finally got an opportunity to show his wares in the Theo Marks Stakes and he made the most of it. The four-year-old was lucky to stay on his feet in the Missile Stakes first-up when Big...
Pinstriped earns start in Cox Plate field
Trainer Enver Jusufovic said he feels like the boy from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with the ‘Golden Ticket’ after the win of Pinstriped at Moonee Valley. Pinstriped earned himself a start in next month’s Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) with his win in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. “It’s...
Imperatriz explosive at Moonee Valley
The victory by Imperatriz was the perfect start for a new venture of New Zealand-based Te Akau Racing who recently opened a satellite stable at Cranbourne. Imperatriz was the stable’s first runner, and the mare is unbeaten in two runs at The Valley having taken out the Group 1 William Reid...
Craig Williams blames himself for Giga Kick’s defeat
Jockey Craig Williams has blamed pilot error for the defeat of Giga Kick in his return run at Moonee Valley. Sent out a $1.95 favourite with Unibet in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) on Saturday, Giga Kick was last of the seven runners to leave the barriers. Williams allowed Giga Kick to roll forward from the 500m...