Horse Racing News
Shangri La Boy too speedy in the 2025 Gloaming Stakes
Shangri La Boy took a major step towards Group 1 glory, leading throughout to claim Saturday’s $500,000 Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) at Rosehill Gardens for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. A $4.60 chance, the half-brother to former juvenile star Storm Boy showed superior stamina, dictating from the front to win...
Giga Kick bounces back in the 2025 Schillaci Stakes
Giga Kick reminded the racing world of his brilliance with a stunning victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield — his first win in over two years. The son of Scissor Kick, who captured The Everest in 2022, proved he’s far from finished by powering home from the...
Lindermann supreme romp in 2025 Hill Stakes
Champion trainer Chris Waller and jockey Nash Rawiller combined for another big-race triumph as Lindermann produced a trademark front-running display to capture the $2 million Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill. Rawiller, who guided the gelding to his Rosehill Guineas win in 2023, has been aboard for nine of his past ten...
Headley Grange continues hot streak in 2025 Alan Brown Stakes
Consistency, class, and courage — Headley Grange showed all three as he stormed to victory in Saturday’s $1.5 million Alan Brown Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill, giving trainer Joe Pride another feature-race success. The five-year-old son of Exosphere continued his remarkable preparation, winning for the fifth time this campaign and eleventh overall....
Waller out to make another stallion in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas
Chris Waller’s stable is poised for another big spring highlight, with Wodeton heading betting for Saturday’s $3 million Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). The $1.6 million Magic Millions colt has finished second in both the Golden Slipper and Golden Rose, and a Group 1 win would further elevate his already significant...
Elamaz to strip fitter for 2025 Hill Stakes tilt
Elamaz will look to bounce back and build on his solid first-up performance when he tackles the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill on Saturday, with trainer Adrian Bott confident the French import will improve significantly second-up. The gelding, a strong winner of the McKell Cup (2000m) earlier this year,...
Draw and trip suit Rivellino in 2025 Caulfield Guineas
Kris Lees is confident Rivellino can make an impact when he steps out for his Melbourne debut in Saturday’s Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). The son of Dundeel has drawn barrier three and will be ridden by Craig Williams, with Lees hopeful a good gate and a rise in distance will...
US import poised to Pounce in 2025 The Nivison
Champion trainer Chris Waller has rewritten the book on transforming European stayers into Australian stars — and now he’s turning his attention to the next frontier: American imports. With the European bloodstock market increasingly tapped, Waller’s stable has begun welcoming high-quality runners from the US, including Yulong’s mares Moira, Full Count...
Hawkes colt fresh for 2025 Roman Consul Stakes test at Rosehill
Star three-year-old Gallo Nero resumes in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill as Hawkes Racing prepares him for a summer assault on the Magic Millions Guineas (1400m). The talented colt by Wootton Bassett is best remembered for defeating Apocalyptic at Randwick in December — the filly who has...
Pinstriped peaking for 2025 Toorak Handicap assault
Enver Jusufovic believes Pinstriped is ready to peak as he steps up to the mile in Saturday’s Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The gelding, who provided Jusufovic with his first elite-level victory in last year’s Memsie Stakes (1400m), has taken longer than usual to reach full fitness this preparation....