Horse Racing News
Trial worth Pocketing before more earnest tasks
Despite a midfield finish in the ATC Australian Derby, Pocketing’s effort wrapped up an impressive campaign, and he’s now back for another tilt as he steps out in a trial at Rosehill on Tuesday. The promising galloper is by Grunt, a dual Group 1 winner of the Makybe Diva Stakes and...
Caulfield Cup 2025 and Cox Plate options for star filly Aeliana
Spring ambitions are rising for Aeliana, the talented filly who soared to fame with her Group 1 Australian Derby win earlier this year. After a luckless second in the Rosehill Guineas, the Chris Waller-trained galloper blew her rivals away in the Derby and has now returned to work ahead of a...
Trainer maps plan for Melbourne Cup 2025 hope Deakin
With a guaranteed start in the Melbourne Cup, trainer Phillip Stokes is quietly optimistic that stayer Deakin can make a serious impact this spring. The Irish import has already stamped his credentials with victory in the Roy Higgins (2600m) and is being set for a traditional Cup campaign, kicking off with...
Sydney mare In Flight too good in 2025 Sir John Monash Stakes
Sydney-based trainer Joe Pride is already mapping out a Group 1 campaign for In Flight following her confident display in the Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield. Facing Victorian opposition for the first time, In Flight, piloted by Craig Williams, came from off the pace to claim her third consecutive...
Tomato Toastie far too hot for rivals at Randwick races
Tomato Toastie has rewarded a late decision to extend her preparation with a determined win at Randwick, giving her trainers another reason to look forward to an autumn campaign. Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott had originally planned to spell the filly after a midweek maiden victory but changed course when she...
Scampi to be set for 2025 Quezette Stakes
Craig Williams helped power Ciaron Maher’s stable to a dominant start at Caulfield with consecutive wins that closed the gap in the jockeys’ premiership standings. Williams first piloted odds-on favourite Signature Scent to a polished win in the Sportsbet Get On Now Handicap (1100m), before returning aboard Scampi in the following...
Well-related three-year-old wins again at Randwick races
King’s Secret capped a remarkable run of form with a determined win in the Petaluma Handicap (1100m) at Randwick, a result that also earned him the BOBS Horse of the Year accolade. Under jockey Andrew Adkins, the three-year-old gelding claimed his fourth win of the campaign, edging out Stardeel ($3.90 favourite)...
Paynes join Egan in Caulfield races double
A Caulfield raceday double provided the perfect belated birthday gift for trainer Patrick Payne, whose team of Jimmy The Bear and Stop The Rock delivered successive wins on Saturday. Payne, training in partnership with Michelle Payne, was all smiles as Jimmy The Bear took out the VOBIS Gold Heath (2000m) before...
Getafix to be set for the 2025 Epsom Handicap
Once a Golden Rose hopeful, Getafix is starting to justify the early expectations of his trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton with a powerful performance at Randwick. The three-year-old followed up a strong midweek win with a last-stride success in Saturday’s TAB Handicap (1400m), edging out Cool Jakey by a nose...
Bridge stepping stone towards 2025 Lightning Stakes
Richard and Chantelle Jolly will take a powerful team to Thomas Farms Racecourse Murray Bridge on Saturday, with standout three-year-olds Caladan and The Sprinkler among their 10 runners. Caladan heads into the BM66 1000m event as the favourite, off the back of consecutive wins and a strong Morphettville trial. The Tassort...