Horse Racing News
Savvy filly continues 2025 Spring Racing Carnival build-up
Tuesday’s Rosehill trials will feature an exciting mix of proven performers and emerging three-year-olds as trainers begin fine-tuning their spring contenders. Among them is Savvy Hallie, the Brad Widdup-trained daughter of Hellbent, who lines up for her second trial in a 900-metre heat against ATC Sires’ runner-up State Visit. Although winless in...
Chelmsford Stakes a likely starting point for 2025 Melbourne Cup fancy
Sir Delius is set to take aim at the Melbourne Cup after resuming in a quiet 1000-metre barrier trial at Warwick Farm, with his trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott yet to lock in his exact spring path. The Group 1 placegetter, an $11 equal favourite with betting sites, impressed his...
Cartwright keen to capitalise in New Zealand
Matthew Cartwright is set to return to New Zealand, confident that the experience gained in his debut season will help him cement his place among the country’s top jockeys while avoiding the dreaded second-season slump. The 22-year-old Victorian enjoyed a stellar first year across the Tasman, and he bid farewell to...
Bridal continues winter Waltz in the 2025 Bletchingly Stakes
Bridal Waltz has added another feature race to her record, with the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained filly capturing the $200,000 Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. The Snitzel filly, who had already claimed the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington earlier this month, has now won five of her...
Cigar Flick smokes rivals to land overdue win at Randwick races
Cigar Flick snapped a lengthy winless run with a dominant performance in the ATC Thank You Trainers Handicap (1100m) at Randwick, storming home from the back of the field to post her first victory since June last year at Eagle Farm. Benefiting from a fast tempo, the mare displayed her...
Nashville Jack on song in return at Randwick races
Promising colt Nashville Jack made the perfect start to his spring preparation with a dominant victory in the Keenland September Yearling Sale Handicap (1100m) at Randwick, with the Listed Rosebud (1100m) at Rosehill now firmly on the radar. Trained by Brad Widdup, Nashville Jack had shown ability as a juvenile with...
Ole Dancer could be set for the 2025 Thousand Guineas
Unbeaten filly Ole Dancer continued her perfect start to racing with a courageous victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Senet Gambling Law Expert 2YO Handicap at Caulfield. Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, the exciting prospect is being considered for a spring campaign, although Moody admits the major races may come...
Dictionary channels Diva to deny Jimmy in 2025 VOBIS Gold Stayers
The crowd favourite Jimmy The Bear was narrowly denied victory in Saturday’s $175,000 VOBIS Gold Stayers at Caulfield, going down to the well-bred Dictionary in a thrilling finish. The John Moloney-trained gelding produced a strong late surge to claim his first Saturday city success. Dictionary’s pedigree is steeped in racing royalty....
Glorious Sydney farewell for Queensland-bound hoop
Jockey Heavelon Van Der Hoven ended his Sydney stint on a high, securing his first metropolitan victory in NSW at his final meeting before shifting to Brisbane. Van Der Hoven steered the Jim and Greg Lee-trained Glorious Moments ($3.80 equal favourite) to an effortless 4-1/4 length win in The Agency...
Ashley Maley’s tough quest for Belmont Classic 2025 victory
Ashley Maley is hopeful that progressive gelding Lano can hold his own when he lines up in the Listed Belmont Classic (2200m) at Belmont on Saturday. The three-year-old, currently a $10 chance, takes on highly regarded rivals Fancy Red and Arcadia Park in what will be his sternest challenge yet. Lano...