Horse Racing News
Globe in doubt to line-up in 2025 Cox Plate
Globe’s dream of contesting the Cox Plate hangs in the balance after Racing Victoria vets identified an issue with his fetlock during a pre-race inspection this week. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding, who cost his owners a $200,000 late-entry fee after winning the Might And Power Stakes (2000m)...
King’s horse chasing 2025 Melbourne Cup start at Geelong
Trainer Ciaron Maher is weighing up his options with Gilded Water, who remains on track for the Geelong Cup (2400m) on Wednesday but has a safety net entry in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) two days later. Forecast damaging winds and up to 15mm of rain could impact the Geelong...
Unbeaten mare Autumn Glow following proven path to the Golden Eagle 2025
Unbeaten mare Autumn Glow will take another step toward her Golden Eagle goal with a scheduled barrier trial at Randwick, as trainer Chris Waller repeats the preparation that proved so successful with Kolding in 2019. Waller’s Epsom–Golden Eagle double with Kolding came via a single trial in between, and his assistant...
Sir Delius could race in Sydney during the 2025 Spring Racing Carnival
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are taking a cautious approach with Sir Delius as they await further veterinary assessments following Racing Victoria’s decision to rule the stayer out of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. The entire underwent mandatory CT scans last week ahead of the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November...
Boy’s chance to become a Man in Spring Champion Stakes
Adrian Bott believes rising star Shangri La Boy can continue his extraordinary rise through the grades when he tackles the $2 million Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. The son of Pierro has raced just three times, debuting with a third at Canterbury five weeks ago before winning a Rosehill...
Globe going for 2025 Cox Plate glory
The fairy-tale story of Globe could take another dramatic turn this weekend, with the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper confirmed for the $6 million Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Four weeks ago, Globe was beaten in a benchmark race, but his breakout win in the Group 1...
Half Yours 2025 Melbourne Cup weight penalty announced
Half Yours has officially been handed a 2kg penalty for the upcoming Melbourne Cup, taking his weight to 53kg after his superb Caulfield Cup triumph last weekend. Racing Victoria’s head of handicapping, David Hegan, confirmed the adjustment on Monday, saying the decision aligns with penalties given to previous Caulfield Cup winners...
No Mystery around gelding’s 2025 Victoria Derby chances
Autumn Mystery has stamped himself as one of the most exciting staying prospects of the spring, claiming Saturday’s Group 3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) and setting his sights firmly on the Victoria Derby next month. The Rory Hunter-trained gelding, who broke his maiden in the Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) at Flemington last...
Tentyris launches into 2025 Coolmore Stud Stakes contention
After missing the Golden Slipper earlier this year, Tentyris has put himself back in the Group 1 spotlight with an impressive win in the Listed Gothic Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield, setting him up perfectly for the upcoming Coolmore Stud Stakes. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained colt was forced out of his...
Warrior Rothfire back to his best in the 2025 Sydney Stakes
Veteran sprinter Rothfire reminded everyone of his class and courage with a stirring victory in the $2 million Sydney Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, ending a lengthy winless spell and reigniting memories of his brilliant early career. The win came under an Everest warm-up ride from champion jockey Zac Purton, who...