Horse Racing News
Zahrann claims Caulfield Cup ticket with Naturalism Stakes victory
Ciaron Maher couldn't have asked for a better result in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m) as Zahrann and Saint George, both fancied for the Caulfield Cup, secured their spots by running the quinella.Sent out as the heavily supported $3.20 favourite under jockey Ethan Brown, Zahrann held a one-length lead...
Birdman's Underwood Stakes victory fuels Cox Plate aspirations
Former champion jockey Darren Beadman finds himself in awe of trainer Chris Waller following the impressive performance of Birdman at Caulfield.Birdman achieved his second Group 1 milestone when he triumphed in the Underwood Stakes (1800m) on Saturday. This win has propelled the galloper into the position of second favourite for...
Payne's Bangkok Hottie claims Tea Rose Stakes
David Payne's stable is experiencing a remarkable spring resurgence, highlighted by the filly Bangkok Hottie's victory at Randwick last Saturday. This marks the veteran trainer's fourth metropolitan Saturday win in successive weeks.The three-year-old added the Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) to her impressive record, following her win in the Furious Stakes...
The Euphrates claims Kingston Town Stakes in commanding style
In a dominant display, the imported stayer The Euphrates, formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien in Ireland, delivered a powerful all-the-way victory in the Group 2 $300,000 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick on his second start for Tulloch Lodge.The gelding demonstrated exceptional stamina, maintaining a strong pace throughout the...
General Salute earns Epsom exemption but targets other riches
General Salute has earned himself a golden ticket into the Epsom Handicap with his victory at Randwick, however, his trainers are opting to pursue a different lucrative option a week later.The six-year-old gelding, sent out at $12, secured his third black-type triumph in the Bill Ritchie Handicap over 1400 metres...
Blind Raise impresses in Prelude, eyeing Caulfield Guineas
The three-year-old colt, Blind Raise, has firmed into the second favourite for the prestigious Caulfield Guineas following a commanding performance in a lead-up event at Caulfield.Prepared by the training partnership of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Blind Raise faced early challenges in the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) on...
Night Agent impresses with commanding Randwick victory
With a masterful ride from James McDonald, Night Agent enjoyed the perfect run to claim an easy victory in the Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1400m) at Royal Randwick.Trainer Kris Lees had initially earmarked the Provincial Championships for Night Agent in the upcoming autumn. However, the colt's decisive Randwick triumph has prompted...
Fully Lit and Perfumist on track for The Big Dance
Fully Lit, prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, dictated terms for a significant portion of the Group 3 $250,000 Cameron Handicap (1500m). Meanwhile, Bjorn Baker's Perfumist finished with exceptional vigour to claim the Group 3 $250,000 Tibbie Stakes (1400m).The Cameron Handicap triumph qualifies Fully Lit for The Big Dance,...
Aethelwulf's Stakes Rise Puts Melbourne Cup Firmly in Sight
Impressive stayer Aethelwulf executed a seamless move into stakes races, securing a dominant victory in the Group 3 $300,000 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) at Broadmeadow on Friday.This win represents Aethelwulf's fifth success from just seven career starts and extends his winning streak to four, after he assumed control 1000 metres...
Middle Earth's Cups aspirations continue in Underwood Stakes
From the moment Middle Earth arrived in Australia for his initial campaign, he made a significant impact.His first start resulted in victory in the Australian Cup Prelude (2000m) at Flemington, followed by a fifth-place finish in the Australian Cup.The subsequent time Middle Earth featured in the placings was in the...