Horse Racing News
2026 CS Hayes Stakes and Australian Guineas the goals for Sandown winner
Loud Charlie’s breakthrough win at Sandown has prompted trainer Lloyd Kennewell to start thinking bigger as the autumn carnival approaches. Making just his second race appearance, the gelding claimed the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Plate (1300m) and stamped himself as a horse with upside. “I’m still not sure if he’s the full...
Tulloch Lodge colt on Notice for 2026 Canonbury Stakes assignment
The Canonbury Stakes looms as an important measuring stick for Eviction Notice as the Tulloch Lodge colt resumes following a short spring campaign. After winning an early two-year-old trial, Eviction Notice went to the Breeders’ Plate (1000m) as a well-backed runner but faded late after being caught wide in the lead. Trainers...
Snowden sprinter poised to Fire in Rosehill back-up in 2026 JRA Plate
Peter Snowden will press on with Fire Star in Saturday’s JRA Plate at Rosehill, hoping a drop back in trip can help the gelding claim a long-awaited black-type win. The five-year-old stepped up to 1400 metres in the Carrington Stakes last weekend and travelled into the race well before weakening late...
Incognito to launch Golden Slipper Stakes 2026 campaign at Rosehill
Rosehill will provide the launching pad for Incognito’s next assignment, with the Golden Slipper equal favourite returning to the races in the Canonbury Stakes. The spring saw the colt stamp his talent with victory in the Breeders’ Plate (1000m), and his preparation for Saturday has included two trials, the latest a...
Mares’ company in 2026 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes to suit Aviatress
Aviatress is set to drop back into mares’ company at Caulfield after being a regular performer in Melbourne’s sprint races throughout the summer. The South Australian-trained mare, prepared by Richard and Chantelle Jolly, is expected to be freshened following her appearance in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m). After beginning her...
Golden Slipper, Flight Stakes winners trial at Randwick
Michael Freedman has started locking in autumn plans for Marhoona, Apocalyptic and Manaal following a busy morning of trials at Randwick. Golden Slipper winner Marhoona impressed when leading throughout to win her heat, while Apocalyptic and Manaal both featured in the following trial behind Group 1 winner Beiwacht. Freedman said Apocalyptic’s campaign...
Newfoundland gets the bob in 2026 Australia Day Cup
Newfoundland finally returned to the winner’s stall after 476 days when he claimed the Listed Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm for trainer Adrian Bott. The former European import had shown enough early in his career to warrant a staying campaign in Australia and again shapes as an Adelaide Cup contender...
Top fillies on 2026 Surround Stakes collision course
Tempted and Apocalyptic appear set for an eventual showdown in the Surround Stakes, with both fillies beginning their autumn preparations this week. Tempted, runner-up in The Everest, will trial over 1000 metres at Randwick, while Apocalyptic steps out over 900 metres. Despite being among the leading fillies of their generation, the pair...
Treasurethe Moment happy before two-hit 2026 Autumn Racing Carnival campaign
Matt Laurie is delighted with the way Treasurethe Moment has returned as the star mare prepares to launch her autumn campaign. The four-year-old enjoyed an outstanding previous preparation, highlighted by wins in the Group 1 VRC Oaks, Vinery Stud Stakes and Australian Oaks. She also proved competitive against elite opposition in the...
Future History read to make another mark in 2026 Australia Day Cup
Future History will attempt to extend his winning streak when he lines up in Monday’s Listed Australia Day Cup (2400m) at Warwick Farm. The Ciaron Maher-trained stayer has hit a rich vein of form after a patient campaign and now looks set for another strong showing. “He’s in a good spot and...