Horse Racing News
Damien Oliver chases Bletchingly Stakes win at Caulfield
Jockey Damien Oliver will be looking to the colours carried to victory in the opening race at Sandown to provide him another Stakes race win at Caulfield. Flying Concello took out the Join MRC For 2023/24 Handicap (1300m) on Wednesday for Lindsay Park trainers Ben and Jd Hayes and Oliver will wear those blue and...
Juddmonte International becomes a win-and-you’re-in race for the Cox Plate
The stakes have been raised for the highly anticipated Cox Plate as the Juddmonte International at York has now become a win-and-you’re-in race for the prestigious Australian event. This exciting announcement solidifies the strong international ties between the two races, ensuring that the winner of the Juddmonte International secures a well-deserved...
Sibaaq back and ready for the Winter Challenge
The Winter Challenge will be a campaign starting point for Sibaaq, but Annabel Neasham is looking for a bold performance as the import bids to reignite his career after a lacklustre autumn. Placed in the Five Diamonds Prelude and the Big Dance last spring, Sibaaq just missed out on a $2 million...
Time for Brereton to deliver in Bletchingly Stakes
Trainer Peter Moody has put Brereton on notice ahead of his upcoming outing at Caulfield. Moody had the option of starting Brereton in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) on Saturday but has instead elected to start the colt in Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1200m). Brereton is back in Melbourne after two runs in...
Melbourne Cup 2023 contenders set to trial at Rosehill
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s Melbourne Cup 2023 contenders are ready to showcase their form as they participate in crucial trials at Rosehill on Friday. One of their leading hopes, Goldman, will begin his journey to the 2023 Melbourne Cup in the opening trial over 1000 metres, where he will face...
Gold Trip set to target the Caulfield Cup 2023
The spring campaign of Gold Trip, the defending Melbourne Cup champion, is expected to be influenced by historical trends, with the Caulfield Cup 2023 emerging as the most likely target. While no topweight in the Melbourne Cup has successfully defended their title, there is a connection to the Caulfield Cup that...
English Trainer Richard Pegum sets sights on the Melbourne Cup
Richard Pegum, a prominent owner, has set his sights on the Melbourne Cup with the highly promising Scriptwriter, following the impressive performance of the son of Churchill in England over the weekend. After racing predominantly over hurdles, Scriptwriter switched back to the flat for Royal Ascot, finishing seventh in the Copper...
Yearlings confirmed as victims of mystery illness
A mysterious illness affecting horses in Victoria has claimed the lives of at least two thoroughbred yearlings, while several other young horses are exhibiting symptoms of the unknown condition. Nea Clark from Kyark Thoroughbreds reported the loss of two young stock in the past five weeks, and additional two-year-olds are currently...
Daqiansweet Junior sets sights on the Melbourne Cup 2023
Daqiansweet Junior has commenced his second Melbourne Cup campaign with a successful jumpout at Pakenham. The New Zealand-bred six-year-old showed promising late speed during the 1000-meter jumpout, marking a rare appearance this year following his sole outing at Sandown in February. Trainer Phillip Stokes expressed satisfaction with Daqiansweet Junior’s progress, particularly highlighting...
First time travel for Dream Of Mine
Dream Of Mine will break new ground at Sandown when she races for the first time away from her home track at Mornington. Trainer Brooke Schreuder prepares her small team at Mornington and to date Dream Of Mine has had her six career starts, for two wins and four placings, all on her home course. But that will...