Horse Racing News
Payline chases early Melbourne win in 2025 Moir Stakes
Saturday’s Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) has attracted a full complement of 15 runners plus one emergency, with Rothfire, Payline and Golden Boom flying the flag for Queensland. Payline, trained by Chris and Corey Munce, took to Moonee Valley for a gallop on Tuesday, his first look at the Melbourne circuit....
2025 Melbourne Cup noms released, Revelare to chase free pass
Emerging stayer Revelare is on track for a Melbourne Cup push, with trainer Robert Hickmott confirming he’ll head to Flemington for the Group 3 The Archer (2500m) on September 13. The five-year-old is one of 120 Cup entries revealed on Tuesday and will use The Archer as a stepping stone to...
Via Sistina crowned 2024/25 Australian Racehorse of the Year
Via Sistina has been crowned Australia’s Racehorse of the Year for 2024-25 after a brilliant season that delivered seven Group 1 triumphs and cemented her place among the modern greats. The Chris Waller-trained mare was honoured in Brisbane on Sunday night, winning the award with 202 of 204 votes following standout...
Travolta set for quick back-up in the 2025 Wyong Cup
Improving stayer Travolta is expected to line up in Friday’s Wyong Cup (2100m) after producing a decisive performance at Rosehill for Chris Waller’s team. Carrying topweight of 59.5kg (with Siena Grima’s three-kilo claim), Travolta ($6.50) swept down the outside to win the Wests Group Macarthur Handicap (2000m) by 1-1/4 lengths. She’s...
2025 Makybe Diva Stakes next for Treasurethe Moment after Memsie win
Treasurethe Moment showed she had graduated to the big league with a powerhouse win in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, confirming her status as one of the most exciting mares in training. Having won dual Oaks last season, the filly returned against older rivals and made a statement,...
Tycoon Star salutes in the 2025 McNeil Stakes
Tycoon Star confirmed himself as a spring contender with a strong win in Saturday’s Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield for the Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and JD Hayes. Sent out $4.80, the colt settled near the speed under Michael Dee before striding clear for a 1-¾ length...
Grand result in roughhouse 2025 Up And Coming Stakes
Grand Prairie delivered a deserved stakes success in the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick, though the win was marred by a shocking fall that saw Tyreek and Dylan Gibbons crash through the rail. The drama unfolded at the 300m when both Providence and Grand Prairie tried to take...
Magic Time stamps herself on the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Caulfield played host to an eye-catching return from Grahame Begg’s mare Magic Time, who stormed home to capture the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m). Rated $3.90 favourite, the six-year-old finished strongly under Michael Dee, defeating Miss Roumbini ($6) by three-quarters of a length, with Abounding ($17) finishing third. The victory gave...
Pride Of Jenni prepares return towards the 2025 Empire Rose Stakes, Champions Mile
Pride Of Jenni, crowned Horse Of The Year last season, is preparing for a racetrack return after being entered for trials next week. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare is engaged for an 800m jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday and another trial at Caulfield Heath on Tuesday. Maher said conditions would determine where...
Snowden 3YO a Force to reckon with in the 2025 Golden Rose
Rosehill’s three-year-old features belonged to Peter Snowden on Saturday, with Raging Force powering to victory in the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes to follow stablemate Grand Prairie’s earlier Up And Coming Stakes success. Raging Force had compiled three straight wins through the winter and handled his first real test in style,...