Horse Racing News
Highland Blaze prevails in the 2025 Grand National Hurdle at Sandown
Shane Jackson says training his first Grand National Hurdle winner brought “ten times the excitement” compared to his previous victories as a jockey. Highland Blaze led throughout to win Sunday’s Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown, giving Jackson his second major hurdle success this season. Jackson, who won the race as a...
Stern Idol brilliant in 2025 Crisp Steeplechase win
Stern Idol strengthened his credentials for another shot at the Grand National Steeplechase with an effortless display in Sunday’s Crisp Steeplechase (4200m) at Sandown. The Ciaron Maher-trained star made all the running to post his third straight win in the race, with jockey Steven Pateman hailing it as the gelding’s best...
King Of Roseau too good in the 2025 Aurie’s Star Handicap
Returning to Melbourne racing in style, Michael Dee scored a dream double at Flemington, capped by success in Saturday’s feature race. Dee steered Peter Snowden’s talented galloper King Of Roseau to victory in the $200,000 Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m), the first Group race of Victoria’s season. The win came...
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...
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...
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...
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...