Horse Racing News
Melbourne Cup prospect Ethical Diamond bought by Willie Mullins
Trainer Willie Mullins has emerged triumphant in a fierce battle with Australian contenders, securing a highly sought-after horse with aspirations of competing in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Spending a substantial sum of 320,000gns at the Tattersalls July Sale, Mullins successfully acquired the wildcard entry known as Ethical Diamond. Ethical Diamond, a three-year-old...
Tom Prebble set to return at Bairnsdale
Tom Prebble is poised to make a return to competitive racing at Bairnsdale on Friday after recovering from a torn ankle ligament suffered in a fall during the Cranbourne jumpouts in May. The 21-year-old rising star has been diligently working on his rehabilitation and has recently resumed trackwork, signaling his readiness...
Bright future predicted after Chollima's impressive debut win
Trainer Darren McAuliffe foresees a lucrative career for Chollima after the two-year-old posted an eye-catching win on debut at Belmont. Flashing huge potential in the Book Your Christmas In July Celebration At Belmont-29 July Plate (1400m), the Starspangledbanner galloper stylishly delivered on Darren Mcauliffe’s high expectations. Dragged back to last by jockey,...
Carleen Hefel consolidates Melbourne Apprentices’ Premiership lead
Apprentice jockey Carleen Hefel is keeping her feet firmly on the ground despite extending her lead in the Melbourne Apprentices’ Premiership race. After landing a double at Caulfield last Saturday, including her first win in a Stakes race, Hefel guided Coriolis to victory in the Ladbrokes Racing Club Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday. That victory, at...
Schiller shines as Gibbons v Lloyd battle hots up
Tyler Schiller might be out of the hunt for this year’s Sydney apprentices’ title, but the reigning champion has served a reminder of his talent with a breathtaking winning ride aboard debutant Mchale at Canterbury. Schiller’s decision to ply his trade in Brisbane during the winter carnival put paid to his...
Big win for Heathcote yard in Ramornie Handicap
Queensland sprinter The Big Goodbye has scored an emotional win in the Listed Ramornie Handicap at Grafton, just over a year after his former jockey Leah Kilner almost lost her life in a race fall at the track. Kilner, who grew up in Grafton, was on hand for Wednesday’s memorable victory,...
Dual G2 winner Just Folk joins Bedggood stable
Just Folk, a dual Group 2 winner and former Bendigo Horse of the Year, has found a new home at Cranbourne after being purchased by Gavin Bedggood for $199,000. Trainer Josh Julius, who is retiring, listed the talented gelding on Inglis Digital on behalf of his grandparents, the breeders of the...
End of the road in sight for Brutality
Group Two winner Brutality is nearing the end of his racing career, but his connections have set one final goal before he bows out. The rising seven-year-old has won just over $980,000 in stakes and trainer Joe Pride is keen to see him tip over the $1 million mark before his likely...
Another Award sells for $1.2m
Yulong Stud has made another significant addition to its broodmare roster with the acquisition of South Australian standout, Another Award, for a hefty price of $1.2 million. The bidding frenzy for the five-year-old daughter of Shamus Award escalated rapidly during the online auction, ultimately won by the Victorian farm. While Another Award...
Daniel Stackhouse hits front in Vic Premiership
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse will be crowned Victoria’s leading jockey at season’s end after scoring on Spirit Of Nurai at Sandown. The victory on the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr -trained filly in the Become An MRC Member Handicap (1300m) on Wednesday was win number 123 for Stackhouse Victoria wide this season. The victory put Stackhouse one win...