Horse Racing News
Apprentice hospitalised after Sandown fall
Apprentice Luke Campbell has been transported to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital following a race fall at Sandown. Campbell was aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Naval Academy in the Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap (1200m) when the gelding appeared to get onto heels and dislodge the rider. The apprentice was thrown into the air and landed awkwardly with...
‘Warhorse’ Mac scores Bold win
Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched his seventh success from 25 starts in Saturday’s Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Rosehill to continue his affinity with...
Champion apprentice Zac Lloyd outlines G1 dream
Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is happier to take a more positive view and instead let the fact he has outridden his allowance so quickly fuel his...
Big Parade breaks down in Missile Stakes tragedy
A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of the winner, Big Parade broke down shortly after entering the straight with Josh Parr doing a tremendous job to stay in...
Perfect start for brand new training duo
As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment for the experienced horseman and his new training partner Harris Walker. Starlight Scope ($13), ridden by Jye McNeil, was game to hold...
Shaiyhar sets sights on the Melbourne Cup 2023
Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported from France earlier in 2023 with feature Australian staying even aspirations, the five-year-old gelding won again over the Flemington...
It’sourtime too good in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). For trainer Danny O’Brien, the effort held added merit with the gelding being in a...
Brad Widdup keeping an open mind with Ausbred Rising Sun
Having had a rapid-fire introduction to racing, Ausbred Rising Sun kicks off his latest preparation at Rosehill with trainer Brad Widdup keeping an open mind on where the four-year-old ends up. The gelding made huge inroads at his initial campaign, winning on debut at Newcastle before contesting the Rosehill Guineas at...
Stablemates to clash in the Crisp Steeplechase
One has excelled over a shorter trip while the other has won Australia’s longest race and in the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown they meet over middle ground. Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained stablemates Stern Idol and Rockstar Ronnie will be vying for honours when they line up against nine other opponents over 4200m...
Buster Bash being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup
Joe Azzopardi will call Melbourne home for the next few months as he prepares to live out a dream with improving Perth stayer Buster Bash. The David Harrison-trained six-year-old shot to prominence last season and is being aimed at the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. A tilt at Australia’s two iconic races...