Horse Racing News
Wrote To Arataki claims a second Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes
Matthew Williams’ decision to reset Wrote To Arataki after a challenging spring was rewarded when the mare delivered a first-up Stakes success at Caulfield. The Warrnambool trainer celebrated as Wrote To Arataki secured her second Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m), adding another highlight to her consistent career. It was the mare’s...
Big Sky out to cement 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes credentials
Trainer Robbie Griffiths believes Invincible Son is set to take another step forward when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield. The colt finished third behind Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Unit Five on debut and now continues his path toward the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes. Griffiths...
Jolly pair to tackle delayed 2026 Durbridge Stakes
Trainer Richard Jolly says patience has paid off after his two runners avoided any setbacks following the postponement of last week’s Morphettville meeting. Klabel and Great Maximus will both contest the Listed Durbridge Stakes (1100m) on Saturday after the race was delayed due to extreme heat conditions. Jolly admitted the extra week...
Invincible Son out to take 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes step
Trainer Robbie Griffiths believes Invincible Son is set to take another step forward when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield. The colt finished third behind Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Unit Five on debut and now continues his path toward the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes. Griffiths...
Fitter Samangu ready to pounce in 2026 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes
After two runs back from a lengthy break, Grahame Begg believes Samangu is now ready to produce her best performance when she contests the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. The mare returned to racing in December after nine months off and initially struggled to find her rhythm. Begg expected...
Griffith makes Compelling case for sprinter’s return in 2026 JRA Plate
Trainer Mack Griffith is confident his pair can outperform their odds when they line up at Randwick on Saturday. Compelling Truth is the outsider in the Group 3 JRA Plate, while Crown Legend will contest the Highway Handicap at similar prices. Despite being marked at $26, Compelling Truth has previously beaten high-class...
Tommy Berry hoping to be Enriched by Rosehill experience
Tommy Berry believes Saturday’s JRA Plate will provide a clear indication of where Enriched is at as the sprinter resumes at Rosehill. The talented galloper was among the standout three-year-olds last autumn, finishing runner-up in the Darby Munro Stakes before winning the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint. However, his spring campaign failed...
Giga Kick trials nicely ahead of 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes return
Giga Kick is on track for a return to racing after pleasing trainer Clayton Douglas in a recent trial at Caulfield Heath. The sprinter is set to resume in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m), having last been seen winning the Group 1 Champions Sprint in November. Douglas said the 800-metre trial...
Racing in the blood for Pearl Of Dubai ahead of 2026 Widden Stakes
Peter Snowden is confident Pearl Of Dubai has the talent to make her mark this autumn as she resumes in the Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill. The filly impressed during her debut campaign when finishing second in the Kirkham Plate, having gone straight from the breakers into race preparation. “She...
Take two for Jadzia at Caulfield races
Connections have opted for a more patient approach with Jadzia, who will now make her race debut at Caulfield following last week’s late scratching. Trainer Grahame Begg elected not to run the filly in the Blue Diamond Preview due to the extreme conditions and instead target the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes...