Horse Racing News
Chris Waller sets sights on successive McKell Cups
Chris Waller is pinning his faith in Bold Mac to overcome a distance query when he steps up to 2000-metres in the Listed McKell Cup at Rosehill. The former New Zealander will be one of three Cup runners for Sydney’s premier trainer along with dour stayer Irish Sequel and Lord Ardmore,...
Les Kelly banned for 18 months
Gold Coast-based trainer Les Kelly has received an 18-month disqualification following a guilty plea to two charges of using the banned drug erythropoietin (EPO). The charges concerned the horses Freddie Fox Trot and Gogol, both of whom were unplaced in the 2022 Ramournie Handicap at Grafton. The Racing NSW stewards commenced the...
Adelaide sprinter sells for $560,000 at Magic Millions Online Sale
Adelaide sprinter Diamonds made headlines on Thursday at the Magic Millions Online Sale, fetching $560,000. Purchased by bloodstock agent Damon Gabbedy, the daughter of Rich Enuff was offered by Brentknoll Thoroughbreds as a promising racing and breeding prospect. To date, the mare has proved her worth on the racetrack, bagging eight victories...
Michael Lane confident Rusty Dreams can win the Belmont Guineas
Bunbury trainer Michael Lane is confident Rusty Dreams can live up to market expectations and land a maiden feature win in the Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. The promising daughter of Universal Ruler is on a mission to exact revenge and go one better after a close second to Vast...
Steven Parnham determined to win Belmont Guineas
Jockey Steven Parnham is determined to win the WAROA-Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) with Demolish and says the gelding is primed for a return to racing after a top barrier trial. A first-up win in the $125,000 Belmont Guineas will help soothe autumn frustration when he fronted up and competed against Perth’s...
Weather key to Rolls start: Maddie Raymond
The combination that took out the Warrnambool Cup are expected to reunite in their attempt to win a race at Flemington, provided there is rain leading up to the event. Rolls, trainer Maddie Raymond and jockey Harry Grace took out the Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) last month and will continue their association in the Murray...
‘Party time for in-demand colt’s breeder
As the managing owner of untapped colt Steparty, Greg Baldwin hasn’t been short on for advice in the last couple of weeks. The Artie Schiller two-year-old created a huge impression with a 3-1/2-length Flemington win on June 10, which followed a soft debut victory at Ballarat, initiating a flood of eye-popping...
Steel Blaze one to watch
Brett Lazzarini is the first to admit juvenile Steel Blaze is far from the finished product. But that is exactly what excites him as the horse prepares to lay another career foundation at Rosehill on Saturday. By Japanese Group 1 winner Real Steel out of ATC Australian Oaks and Sydney Cup placegetter...
William Pike chasing record-breaking fifth Belmont Guineas
William Pike’s bid for a record-breaking fifth Belmont Guineas (1600m) will rest with Upper Limits on Saturday and he’s relishing the opportunity to partner the Jeremy Easthope gelding. Pike said Upper Limit’s previous run for third in the Raconteur Stakes (1400m) when he stormed home from the back of the field...
Bright Diamond to make Victorian debut
Talented mare Bright Diamond will finally make her Victorian debut in Saturday’s Country Achiever Wayne Nichols (1100m) at Flemington. The six-year-old most recently raced at Belmont last July and will be having her first run for Pakenham trainer John Leek Jnr on Saturday. Bright Diamond built up a credible record of five wins and...