Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
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....
Matt Laurie trio have spin at Caulfield races
Caulfield punters got a look at some of Matt Laurie’s stable stars on Saturday when Treasurethe Moment, Vinrock and See You In Heaven galloped between races. Treasurethe Moment, a dual Oaks winner, worked solo, while Vinrock matched strides with stable newcomer See You In Heaven. All three are raced by Yulong,...
Walker dominates the 2025 Grand National Steeplechase
Ballarat’s season-closing Grand National Steeplechase carried the promise of a fairytale ending for punters, but the $400,000 contest instead underlined the depth of Mark Walker’s team as the trainer celebrated an extraordinary trifecta. Leaderboard stole the show in the 4500-metre test, with Will Gordon steering him to a commanding 25-length victory....
Work completed for Winx Stakes for Waller's army
Despite persistent rainfall across Sydney, Chris Waller remains optimistic about his powerful team heading into the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick this Saturday. The track was already rated a Heavy 8 at the time of nominations on Monday, with forecasts warning of up to 100mm more rain through to...
Aborted start to spring racing carnival campaign
McGaw’s spring build-up hit a minor bump when a temperature spike ruled him out of Caulfield’s Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) on Saturday, but connections remain confident the talented colt is on track. Trained by Emma-Lee and David Browne, the three-year-old will now gallop at Caulfield on Tuesday week before lining...