Horse Racing News
Derby heroine brings X factor to the 2025 Winx Stakes
Reigning champion Via Sistina may dominate betting for Saturday’s Winx Stakes (1400m), but trainer Chris Waller believes stablemate Aeliana is rapidly closing the gap and could emerge as her successor. Via Sistina is rated a $2.30 chance to defend her crown at Randwick, while Aeliana, a $7.50 hope, makes her debut...
Flemington set to host Cox Plate 2026
The iconic Cox Plate will step away from its traditional home in 2026, with Flemington to host the $5 million race for the very first time. Moonee Valley, which has staged every Cox Plate since the race’s inception in 1922, will close after this year’s edition to undergo a major redevelopment,...
Asfoora peaking for the 2025 Nunthorpe Stakes
Asfoora is set to make her third appearance of the European summer when she tackles the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes (1005m) at York this weekend, with trainer Henry Dwyer declaring her in the best shape of her campaign. The mare will contest the feature sprint at 12.35am Saturday, Australian time, having...
Gringotts appeals as 2025 Winx Stakes knockout
While much of the focus will be on the star mare Via Sistina in the Winx Stakes, jockey Tommy Berry believes Gringotts is ready to strike and could make the perfect return in Saturday’s Randwick Group 1. Gringotts resumes off the back of his breakthrough at the top level, having taken...
Tiger set to bite in the 2025 Carlyon Stakes
Trainer Clayton Douglas is confident Tiger Shark’s familiarity with Moonee Valley will be a valuable asset when she tackles the Listed Norman Carlyon Stakes (1000m) this Saturday. The Rich Enuff mare debuted for Douglas at The Valley on August 9 in a Benchmark 100 and now returns to the scene aiming...
Black type target beckons for Chris Waller’s midweek Star
Chris Waller unearthed two exciting prospects in the Warwick Farm wet on Wednesday, with Burma Star and Beside The Sea both staking their claims for higher honours. Burma Star, by Exceed And Excel, produced a dominant maiden success in the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Handicap (1100m). Having finished behind Blitzburg and...
Humble Trader lands prize on debut
Humble Trader stamped himself as a galloper to follow with a gritty debut victory at Sandown on Wednesday, rewarding the eye of trainer Greg Eurell, who secured him at the 2024 Melbourne Yearling Sales. The son of Hanseatic cost just $60,000 and looks a bargain after landing the Sportsbet Blackbook Plate...
Wet no worry for Ceolwulf return in 2025 Winx Stakes
Ceolwulf is set to kick off his spring in the Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, with trainer Joe Pride happy with the gelding’s lead-up despite the prospect of a bog track. The surface was posted a Heavy 10 on Tuesday with more rain forecast for the week, continuing a wet stretch...
Baraqiel set for return in the 2025 Carlyon Stakes
Baraqiel is set for a racetrack comeback after the Leon, Troy and Will Larkin team successfully navigated his latest clearance process with Racing Victoria. Now seven, the gelding has had an interrupted career due to persistent leg troubles, yet he boasts an impressive record of six wins from just 10 outings. He...
Ryan’s Elle of a call up in 2025 Houlahan Hurdle
Jumps jockey Tom Ryan made the most of his chance at Ballarat on Sunday, piloting Enchanted Elle to a brave victory in the $100,000 J J Houlahan Hurdle. Ryan picked up the ride after Will Gordon, who had ridden her in her previous wins, opted for Farag in the 3250m feature....