Horse Racing News
Randwick conditions under watch by Freedman for Surround Stakes entries
A number of trainers including Michael Freedman are watching the Randwick track closely with Apocalyptic set to face Tempted in the Surround Stakes.His Group 1 victor filly plans to take her place come what may, yet Freedman notes his assuredness would wane should the footing slip much further from the...
Predicted wet weather has Richards rethinking Tapinforpar's race
Gordon Richards and Damien Moyle's Morphettville stable possess an alternative strategy if the expected rainfall strikes this coming weekend.Tapinforpar is set to contest The Dominant Advantage Handicap (1400m) at Morphettville Parks on Saturday, but the trainer is unhappy with the meteorological outlook.In the event the forecasted rain occurs, Richards mentioned...
Arctic Glamour team eyes weather closely before Guy Walter Stakes appearance
Ahead of Arctic Glamour's intended reappearance in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, her trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou remain on edge regarding the Sydney conditions owing to her poor affinity with wet surfaces.With no successes from six starts on soft tracks for the five-year-old, Ryan explains they prefer...
Apulia and Plymouth carry Lindsay Park hopes into Blamey Stakes
The Lindsay Park operation accomplished their summer objectives courtesy of Apulia and have turned their focus toward autumn pursuits.Stablemates Apulia and Plymouth line up for the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday, a race that Ben, Will and J D Hayes envision as a stepping stone to...
Ceolwulf needs wet track to challenge Autumn Glow in Verry Elleegant Stakes
The prevailing weather in Sydney will decide if Ceolwulf can overthrow the elite mare Autumn Glow during the Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick, trainer Joseph Pride has indicated.A prohibitive $1.30 shot, Autumn Glow aims to make it 10 unbeaten runs on Saturday, with Pride admitting such short odds are appropriate.His...
Chris Waller targets autumn clues from Karinska and Panova in Surround Stakes
While not foreseeing a win against star fillies Tempted and Apocalyptic, trainer Chris Waller expects encouraging runs from Karinska and Panova during the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick.The fillies carry double-digit quotes into Saturday's three-year-old showdown, where Waller aims for them to strike the line strongly ahead of a...
Stockdale seeks breakthrough Guineas victory at Flemington
Thomas Stockdale, the jockey, aims to extend the thrill of first-time fatherhood with elite-level achievement at Flemington.In the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) on Saturday, Stockdale rides Simon Zahra's Onavuitton, facing a tough three-year-old mile race that frequently produces unexpected outcomes.With wife Lily – former jockey Peter Mertens' daughter –...
Liverpool City Cup at Randwick to gauge potential of progressive Axius
Jockey Tim Clark has no clear idea of the peak potential for rising sprinter Axius, but eagerly awaits the chance to assess him in stakes racing at Randwick.This four-year-old gelding contests Saturday's Group 3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m), his return since a commanding success in the Magic Millions Sprint (1200m)...
Spicy Miss confirmed for Sweet Embrace Stakes as Ciaron's Star weighs weather
Rainfall prospects at Randwick could dictate the composition of Ciaron Maher’s squad heading into the Sweet Embrace Stakes, putting Pierro Plate winner Ciaron's Star at risk of missing out if the ground turns overly soft.In comparison, Spicy Miss is definitely entered for the important Golden Slipper trial, and assistant to...
Launceston Cup falls to Asva in local sweep
Asva, beaten early in the Hobart Cup, attracted no betting interest for the Launceston Cup, where the wagering was led by outsiders Ziryab and Taramansour from the mainland.Those heavily backed pair failed to feature at the wire as Asva guided home a home-state trifecta with Zulu Angel in second and...