Horse Racing News
Zou Sensation ready to go in 2025 Kensington Stakes
Despite being in work for nearly 12 months, Zou Sensation continues to show enough spark to justify pressing on with his campaign. The Troy Corstens-trained gelding has benefitted from a preparation that alternates between metropolitan racing and time away from the track, a formula that could again deliver success in the...
Kind Words survives protest scare to win the 2025 Belle Of The Turf Stakes
Kind Words is turning promise into performance this summer, adding a Group 3 victory to her record with a determined win in the Belle Of The Turf Stakes at Gosford. From a wide draw in barrier ten, jockey Tom Sherry elected to be positive early on the five-year-old before allowing her...
Caffe Florian stamps her quality in the 2025 Gosford Guineas
Caffe Florian’s rise through the grades continued at Gosford where the improving filly secured her first stakes victory in the Listed Gosford Guineas. Trainer Richard Litt deliberately removed expectations ahead of the Snitzel filly’s black-type debut, viewing the 1200-metre contest as a learning experience rather than a grand final. “Super filly and...
Zip Lock’s in 2026 Magic Millions Classic start
The loss of Cool Archie from Magic Millions 2YO Classic calculations has been quickly offset for Chris and Corey Munce with Zip Lock emerging as a genuine contender. Once a double-figure chance for the $3 million January 17 feature, Zip Lock has tightened to $7 after landing the Group 3 B.J....
Litt upbeat with 2025 Gosford Guineas favourite
Richard Litt is pleased with what he has seen from emerging filly Caffe Florian, but the trainer insists patience remains the priority as she steps into Listed company. While the filly carries the name of a famous Italian coffee institution, Litt is content to let her performances do the talking as...
Guest House stamps himself on the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes
The delayed debut of Guest House was not ideal in Mick Price’s eyes, but the colt ensured the wait was worthwhile with a strong win at Cranbourne. Originally set to contest the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m), the Home Affairs colt instead launched his career in the Clamms Seafood Handicap...
2026 Magic Millions Classic but not By Choice for trainer
Adrian Bott accepts that ownership support may steer debut winner By Choice towards a Gold Coast campaign following her Randwick success. While Bott would ideally prefer to space the filly’s preparation and target a later two-year-old race, the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) on January 17 remains firmly on...
Gavin Bedggood wins Zabeel Classic and Christmas Stakes 2025
A memorable trans-Tasman double saw Gavin Bedggood savour one of the finest days of his training career. Success came first across the ditch where Kingswood ($10) produced a bold front-running effort under Rory Hutchings to win the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie. Within an hour, Bedggood doubled up when Hedged...
Tavi’s Time again in the 2025 Summer Cup at Randwick
Kris Lees didn’t mind when the next win arrived, and Tavi Time ensured it came in style on Boxing Day by securing his second Group 3 Summer Cup and completing a winning double for the stable. The six-year-old had been knocking on the door throughout the year and finally returned to...
Sandown suits Regal Zeus in 2025 Lord Stakes win at Sandown
John McArdle may have expected a relaxed Boxing Day at Sandown, but a firm reminder from home ensured he arrived trackside dressed for a feature race occasion. With Regal Zeus preparing to contest the Listed Lord Stakes (1600m), McArdle took his partner’s advice and opted for formal wear. “My wife said, ‘you’ve...