Horse Racing News
Berry optimistic as Incognito targets Silver Slipper redemption
It's no simple task to chart the progress of a two-year-old with limited starts, above all following a bump in their autumn campaign.Jockey Tommy Berry is leaning towards positivity though, with Incognito ready to relaunch his Golden Slipper bid during Saturday's Silver Slipper (1100m) at Rosehill.Previously the market elect for...
Oakleigh Plate looms as key target for Don't Hope Do
The connections of Don't Hope Do have devoted 18 months to strategising, and now they can observe the results in Caulfield's Group 1 sprint event.According to trainer Simon Zahra, Saturday's Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield represents the strongest prospect for Don't Hope Do to secure a Group 1 success.He teamed...
Mareth set for major challenge against mares in Millie Fox Stakes
Rising star filly Mareth encounters a significant autumn hurdle by competing with more experienced mares in the Millie Fox Stakes held at Rosehill.Having raced on just five occasions, the three-year-old claimed her maiden at Canterbury during December and then was narrowly beaten by impressive filly Caffe Florian in the Listed...
Colt Eternal Warrior targets family boost in Blue Diamond Stakes
A single inspection convinced Lloyd Kennewell that Eternal Warrior possessed the precocity for prominent early two-year-old races, a view the colt has substantiated by securing a spot in the Blue Diamond Stakes.This promising youngster seeks his generation's opening Group 1 in the $2 million showdown set for Caulfield this Saturday.Among...
Futurity Stakes offers Evaporate shot at breakthrough Group 1
Although yet to secure a Group 1 triumph, the connections of Lindsay Park's Evaporate believe elite-level success is just around the corner for their charge.This Saturday at Caulfield, the Ben, Will and J D Hayes-prepared four-year-old begins his autumn assignment in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m).According to Ben Hayes,...
Parramatta Cup first-up victory in sights for Just Fine according to Bott
After a trio of standout triumphs upon entering Australian racing, Just Fine has alternated between strong and subdued performances.Co-trainer Adrian Bott, however, feels the eight-year-old with few starts is primed to revive his top form during this autumn campaign.In Saturday's Group 3 Parramatta Cup (1900m) at Rosehill, Tulloch Lodge fields...
Tough draw awaits Mr Waterville in Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville
Clayton Douglas, the trainer, plans to proceed to Adelaide regardless of the challenging gate position drawn by recent stablemate Mr Waterville.This Irish import, who Chris Waller handled during his initial Australian tenure, targets the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) scheduled at Morphettville on Saturday.The trainer regards this weekend's contest...
Hobartville Stakes to probe Napoleonic's stamina
Napoleonic proved his class among elite three-year-olds by running second on debut this campaign to standout filly Tempted, and his upcoming mission is to demonstrate he can carry his speed over longer.This young colt gets to test himself at Rosehill on Saturday, stretching to 1400 metres initially in the Group...
Third win has Decorum on track for Rosehill Guineas
The lightly campaigned three-year-old Decorum boasts three victories from four appearances, opening doors to a tilt at the Group One Rosehill Guineas.As the $1.65 favourite under trainer Michael Freedman, the colt extended his return-to-racing success from Warwick Farm this month with a tough effort to win the Hyland Race Colours...
Caulfield Heath win positions Cannae as potential Derby runner
Danny O'Brien, the trainer, is open to approaches from Hong Kong investors post Cannae's first-up success at Caulfield Heath.That said, he's eyeing interstate Derby opportunities for the three-year-old, fresh from his second-start triumph in Wednesday's Sportsbet Race Previews Plate (1500m).The trainer spent $20,000 acquiring the Maurice colt at Adelaide's Magic...