Horse Racing News
Numerian tracking towards The Q22 defence
Since undergoing a name change and prizemoney boost, the Q22 has been a happy hunting ground for trainer Annabel Neasham, who will bid to continue her clean sweep of the new-look race with defending titleholder Numerian. Formerly the P J O’Shea Stakes, the feature was revamped and in 2021, Zaaki took...
Grahame Begg believes Cardinal Gem can win the Stradbroke Handicap
Fine weather, a favourable barrier draw and a fit racehorse are the ingredients Grahame Begg says can give him a first win in the Stradbroke Handicap. Begg has finished second twice in the Group 1 1400m handicap and third once and believes Cardinal Gem can break that drought at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Cardinal Gem...
Singapore jockeys explore licensing options in Australia
Following the announcement that horse racing will cease in Singapore from October 2024, Victorian Jockeys Association (VJA) chief Matt Hyland reports a surge of interest from Singapore-based riders looking to explore licensing options in Australia. Hyland revealed that the queries started pouring in less than 24 hours post-announcement, illustrating the immediate...
Racing set to return to Caulfield racecourse
After a seven-month-long hiatus, racing is set to return to Caulfield with a newly refurbished track that received positive feedback during its inaugural Tuesday morning gallops. This marked an essential milestone, as the course had not been used since the Zipping Classic meeting late last year. Jockey Jamie Mott lauded the renovated...
VRC reveals 2023 Melbourne Cup Tour destinations
In an ambitious move, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) announced that the Melbourne Cup, widely recognized as “the race that stops a nation,” will visit 41 locations across seven countries for this year’s Cup Tour. Destinations will span Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Hong Kong, and Japan. Iconic seaside...
Shock at impending Singapore racing closure
Australian jockeys and trainers were shocked to learn that racing in Singapore is to cease next year. The Singapore Turf Club told participants on Monday that the last meeting in Singapore would be on October 5, 2024, after 180 years of racing. Melbourne Cup winning jockey Corey Brown had a successful three-and-a-half-year stint in Singapore before returning home...
Te Akau Racing establishes stables at Cranbourne
In a landmark announcement, New Zealand’s top stable, Te Akau Racing, has confirmed plans to establish an operation in Victoria, Australia. The move marks a milestone in Te Akau’s history and is a promising development for the owners. “This is a milestone for Te Akau, for our team, and especially for our...
Mark Zahra to reunite with Without A Fight in the Q22
Mark Zahra is looking forward to reuniting with the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Without A Fight in the Q22 at Eagle Farm Without A Fight staged an impressive first-up win for the father-and-son training operation when successful in the Group 3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) on May 27. Saturday’s Group 2 race...
Acromantula to target Carlyon Stakes and the McEwen Stakes
Ben Pearce has identified two black-type races at Moonee Valley for the short-course specialist. “He’s going to Melbourne for a couple of race at Moonee Valley,” Pearce told The Races WA. “The Carlyon Stakes (1000m) and the McEwen Stakes (1000m). “There are just no races for him here and I always said he would...
Cannonball takes aim at King’s Stand Stakes
It wasn’t the case for all who participated, but last week’s Flemington jumpout only heightened excitement around this month’s Royal Ascot meeting for those associated with Cannonball. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained three-year-old proved he was on track for the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes when first home of the three...