Horse Racing News
King Of Roseau gives Tom Sherry winning ride in Group Three Liverpool City Cup
The decision by Tom Sherry to take the mount on King Of Roseau at minimal weight has been vindicated, with the quick sprinter powering home to victory in the Group Three Liverpool City Cup held at Randwick."He had 54 (kilos) today, so he tested me a bit this morning. I...
Observer shines as star colt in Australian Guineas victory
Ethan Brown survived a life-threatening tumble in the Australian Guineas, and now, three years afterward, he earned cheers at Flemington for delivering Observer to the Group 1 prize.During the 2024 Australian Guineas, Brown and Maximillius collided disastrously in the Flemington straight, causing the jockey a lacerated liver alongside kidney troubles.The...
Tempted notches first Group 1 in classy Surround Stakes effort
Though the victory margin proved tight, Tempted solidified her reputation as the premier sprinting filly among her peers through a Group One Surround Stakes success brimming with quality.Tackling 1400m for the second time only in her career, Tempted seemed well within herself in third gear as she quickened stride into...
Birdman dominates Blamey Stakes in Flemington feature
Birdman has the Australian Cup in his sights after a stylish triumph during a Stakes race at Flemington.It was the second run back from rest for the Chris Waller-trained contender in the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, underlining the ex-British galloper's potential for a fruitful autumn.The $3.50 favourite,...
Colic ends life of legendary mare Makybe Diva
Australian turf royalty has suffered a loss.The remarkable three-time Melbourne Cup conqueror Makybe Diva lost her battle with colic on Saturday.She etched her name in history as the only equine to secure consecutive Melbourne Cup triumphs in 2003, 2004 and 2005, prompting owner Tony Santic to declare her racing retirement...
Flemington straight trial boosts Gin Twist to victory
Familiarity with the straight course has paid dividends, enabling Lindsay Park fillies to fill the top two positions at Flemington.The quinella in Saturday's Listed TAB We're On (1000m) went to Gin Twist and La Gitana, both under the care of Ben, Will and J D Hayes, after they tackled an...
Chris Waller eyes breakthrough Australian Guineas triumph
A significant achievement missing from champion trainer Chris Waller's record is a victory in the Group 1 Australian Guineas.The trainer is set to pursue that missing piece with Sixties in the 1600m three-year-old feature at Flemington on Saturday.Extensive preparation has shaped Sixties' campaign for this year's Guineas, including Waller transporting...
Willydoit and Holymanz chase Blamey Stakes glory for Maher
Champion from the New Zealand Derby, Willydoit, eyes a berth in the Australian Cup with his upcoming appearance at Flemington.The Ciaron Maher-trained duo of Willydoit and Holymanz enter the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, seeking to strengthen their bids for more autumn success.Entering his second season with the...
Rain no hindrance to Waller's Group 1 hopefuls at Randwick
Erratic Sydney weather has punters and connections alike uncertain, but Chris Waller's leading stablemates are pushing forward unabated toward the carnival's initial Group 1 fixture.Saturday's lineup features the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) as one of two elite contests, and with seven from nine runners under his banner, Waller holds a...
Experienced Knightsbridge targets vulnerability in Skyline Stakes rival
Jockey Tim Clark is aware that the spotlight will shine on adversary and leading Golden Slipper hope Warwoven during the Skyline Stakes, but in the event of any flaw in that colt's preparation, he anticipates Knightsbridge having the maturity to highlight it.Warwoven enters unbeaten after two outings, but endured a...