Horse Racing News
Jigsaw to jump-out at Caulfield Heath ahead of 2026 Railway Stakes tilt at Ellerslie
Jigsaw will showcase his readiness for an international campaign when he steps out in a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter is being prepared with the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 24 firmly on the radar. The gelding has not been seen in race...
2026 Royal Ascot still on Lady Of Camelot’s agenda
Lady Of Camelot has returned to pre-training with Royal Ascot still firmly in the minds of her connections ahead of an autumn carnival campaign. The 2024 Golden Slipper winner has been absent since her third placing in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) in March, with minor issues leading to a spring spell. Co-trainer...
Craig sticks with Craig in 2025 Lord Stakes
Craig is poised to continue his comeback when he lines up in Friday’s Listed Lord Stakes (1600m) at Sandown. The promising galloper endured a testing year on the sidelines after suffering a bone chip injury and later undergoing surgery to correct a breathing issue. Trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Craig...
Kingswood heads to NZ in search of G1 in the 2025 Zabeel Classic
Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood has embarked on an international mission with Kingswood as preparations continue for his first runner abroad. Bedggood and the entire flew out of Melbourne on Saturday night ahead of the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. The New Zealand trip offers the chance to...
Unit Five on the move to Sydney ahead of 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Plans are already in motion for promising two-year-old Unit Five to head north as Ciaron Maher prepares him for the Magic Millions. The son of Supido stamped himself as a leading contender with a polished debut victory in the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) at Caulfield Heath, immediately shifting the...
2026 Magic Millions Classic goal still in reach for Tulloch Lodge filly
Despite an unplaced effort at Randwick, Adrian Bott insists Shiki remains firmly on course for the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. The two-year-old, who edged out her rivals in the Gimcrack Stakes (1000m) earlier in the spring, had been prominent in early Magic Millions markets before drifting to $8...
Chinqui upsets Beast Mode at Caulfield races
A favourable weight swing and a return to dry ground helped Chinqui bounce back to winning form at Caulfield Heath. With apprentice Luke Cartwright claiming 2kg, Chinqui enjoyed an 8.5kg advantage over $1.80 favourite Beast Mode in the Sportsbet More Place Handicap. The combination proved decisive, with Chinqui ($8) finishing over the...
Matias’ 2025 Grand Prix Stakes win sparks Sydney carnival hopes
Matias surged into the Sydney autumn conversation after a dominant win in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, prompting trainer Gerald Ryan to consider a campaign on home soil next year. After racing handier at Hawkesbury when breaking his maiden, the $7 chance was allowed to drift back...
Warwoven strengthens Bjorn Baker’s Magic Millions Classic 2026 team
Bjorn Baker’s Magic Millions Classic team has gained further strength after Warwoven made an immediate impact with an impressive debut victory at Randwick. The colt, well-backed at $3.40, travelled sweetly in the middle of the field before Rachel King asked him to lengthen in the straight, powering away to win by...
Unit Five books Gold Coast trip for 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Magic Millions ambitions are firmly in sight for Unit Five after the two-year-old produced a dominant debut performance at Caulfield Heath. Trained by Ciaron Maher, the son of Supido captured the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m), securing qualification for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast on...