Horse Racing News
Figures reveal racing’s boost to SA economy
Thoroughbred racing in South Australia continues to make a significant economic impact, with a new report revealing it contributed $515.4 million to the state economy in FY2024. That figure marks a 14.2% increase over the previous year and reflects the growing importance of the sport, which now supports 3,462 full-time equivalent...
Firm track not ideal for Touristic in the 2025 Grafton Cup
Trainer Peter Snowden is keeping his options open for Touristic’s return to the Grafton Cup (2350m), with dry weather conditions casting doubt over the gelding’s participation on Thursday. Touristic ran a brave second in the same race last year and was set for another shot at the staying feature, but firm...
Secret out to show his class at Flemington
Bold Secret is set to debut at Flemington this Saturday, and for Phillip Stokes, it’s more than just another race – it’s a continuation of a long-running association with a cherished bloodline. The VRC Member Sarah Hart Trophy will mark the first raceday appearance for the Brazen Beau colt, who has...
With Your Blessing primed for Rosehill Sprint
With Your Blessing is set to resume his racing campaign at Rosehill this weekend, aiming to build on his impressive form from earlier in the year. He lines up in the Schweppes Sprint (1100m), marking his first run since a narrow second-place finish in the Group 2 Liverpool City Cup (1300m)...
Jeff Dunn celebrates breakthrough stakes success in 2025 Ramornie Handicap
Jeff Dunn’s journey from show-ring stunt rider to stakes‑winning racehorse trainer reached a new peak when Sha Of Gomer powered to victory in the Listed Ramornie Handicap at Grafton. The former Australian Outback Spectacular performer has been training a small team in recent seasons, and Wednesday’s feature country sprint delivered his...
Blake Shinn edges closer to another Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership
Battling a virus but riding with trademark determination, Blake Shinn stretched his advantage over Craig Williams in the Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership with a three-win performance at Sandown on Wednesday. The 37-year-old rider struck in the opening events and added a third success later in the meeting, creating a seven-win buffer over...
Jockey battle heats up at Sandown races
With the 2024/25 season nearing its close, Craig Williams and Blake Shinn are locked in a close fight for the Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership, separated by just four wins. Both riders resumed from their respective layoffs at Sandown last week, with Williams notching a winner to reduce Shinn’s earlier eight-win lead. He...
Trainer Luke Fernie hopes to crush 2025 Bolton Sprint rivals
Trainer Luke Fernie is set to unleash Man Crush this weekend in the Listed Bolton Sprint (1200m) at Bunbury, kicking off his latest preparation after a consistent summer-autumn campaign. The five-year-old made a statement early in the year by winning the Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) and followed up with game runner-up...
Richard Litt still learning about Barber ahead of 2025 Ramornie Handicap
Richard Litt is optimistic about Barber’s prospects in Wednesday’s Listed Ramornie Handicap (1200m) at Grafton, targeting the race after a careful preparation. The Exceed And Excel gelding began his career with promise, winning the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) in 2023. But a change of stable followed a quiet stretch,...
Champion jockey happy to be proven wrong in 2025 Belmont Oaks
Champion jockey William Pike produced another masterclass at Bunbury on Saturday, booting home three winners including a dominant performance in the Belmont Oaks aboard Fancy Red, and bolstering his claims for the national and local jockey premierships. The day began with Twisted Steel demolishing the opposition in race one, followed by...