Horse Racing News
Headley Grange to bet set for 2025 The Big Dance
Joe Pride’s consistent galloper Headley Grange quickly put a disappointing run behind him by returning to winning ways at Rosehill. The gelding had been well-fancied in last month’s South Grafton Cup (1600m), a lead-up race to the Big Dance, but could finish only sixth after two impressive Sydney wins in June. Pride...
Zou Sensation could target the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2025
Zou Sensation is set to be tested in top-class company after posting his third consecutive win in Saturday’s $150,000 Victorian Jockeys’ Association Trophy at Flemington. The Zoustar gelding, now a six-year-old, delivered a strong front-running performance over 1410m to continue his rich vein of form. Having also claimed two wins at Caulfield,...
Dwyer maintains faith in unplaced Asfoora ahead of 2025 Nunthorpe Stakes
Henry Dwyer is confident Asfoora can rebound in Europe after an unplaced performance at Goodwood overnight. The multiple Group-winning sprinter, who won the King Charles III Stakes last year, finished seventh in the Group 2 King George Stakes (1005m) behind surprise winner Jm Jungle ($15). With champion jockey Oisin Murphy in...
Goodwood winner earmarked for 2025 Golden Eagle bid
Seagulls Eleven has announced himself as a potential Golden Eagle contender after a tough Group 3 Thoroughbred Stakes (1609m) win at the Glorious Goodwood carnival. Trainer Hugo Palmer confirmed Sydney was now a genuine option for the $10 million feature following the gelding’s fighting victory. The son of Havana Grey, already...
Unbeaten mare stakes claims for $2m The Kosciuszko
Lightly raced mare Without Parallel has rocketed into contention for the $2 million The Kosciuszko after blitzing her Highway Handicap rivals at Rosehill on Saturday. Sent out as the $2.45 betting favourite, the Matt Dunn-trained four-year-old surged to the front on the turn before careering away to win by 4-3/4...
Godolphin’s new chapter kicks off in style
Godolphin’s transition to a public training model got off to the perfect start when its first Sydney runner, Amusing, posted a dominant win in the opening race of the new season at Rosehill. Trainer Chris Waller described it as an honour to count the global operation as a client after going...
Yulong cast-off delivers milestone win for young trainer at Rosehill races
Central Coast horsewoman Denim Wynen experienced a career milestone on Saturday, landing her first metropolitan winner with Sunshine Law at Rosehill. The 29-year-old trainer had only saddled a few runners in Sydney previously but had high hopes for the mare based on her trackwork. “I’m so stoked,” Wynen said. “My trackwork rider said...
Former import hitting form can deliver again
Luke O’Connor’s $1500 fairytale horse Placo will chase a third win on end at Murray Bridge on Saturday. After wins at Gawler in June and Morphettville in July, Placo will attempt to give his trainer the perfect start to the new racing season in Saturday’s Benchmark 76 handicap over 1400m. With regular pilot...
Wet track specialist Piggyback ready to roll in the mud
While the Ciaron Maher stable is banking on the addition of blinkers to bring out the best in consistent mare Piggyback, Sydney’s week of wet weather could also play a critical role. Piggyback has two wins and a placing from three starts on heavy tracks and with Rosehill already in that range...
Zoustar joins Champion Sire honour roll
Zoustar has achieved the ultimate breeding accolade, officially crowned as Australia’s Champion Stallion for the 2024/25 season. The Widden Stud resident halted the three-year reign of I Am Invincible with an outstanding $26.3 million in progeny earnings and a total of 335 race wins, the highest of any stallion. Widden principal...