Horse Racing News
Shannon Stakes 2025 pivot no sweat for Gringotts
Gringotts will bypass the 7 Stakes but looks well placed to resume his campaign in Saturday’s Shannon Stakes (1500m) after overcoming a minor health hiccup. Trainer Ciaron Maher withdrew the George Ryder Stakes winner from Randwick last week when routine bloodwork showed irregularities, preferring to give the gelding extra time. Assistant trainer...
Baraqiel shooting for back-to-back G1's in 2025 Manikato Stakes
Troy Corstens is determined to savour more Group 1 success as Baraqiel aims to extend his winning streak at Moonee Valley this Friday. Trained by Leon and Troy Corstens in partnership with Will Larkin, the gelding announced himself with victory in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) earlier this month and...
Golden Slipper winner poised for return in 2025 Heritage Stakes
Happy with a tactical delay, Michael Freedman will launch Golden Slipper winner Marhoona’s spring in the Heritage Stakes at Rosehill this week. Marhoona was scratched from The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick last Saturday—a race Joliestar won impressively—after Freedman reviewed tempo, weights and the draw, concluding the Listed assignment seven days later...
Tempo crucial to Rivellino’s chances in 2025 Golden Rose
Underrated colt Rivellino takes his place in the Golden Rose this weekend with trainer Kris Lees pleased by his steady progress toward longer spring races. The $1 million Rosehill feature will be Rivellino’s third start this campaign after finishing fourth to Raging Force in the San Domenico Stakes (1100m) and finishing...
Yeomans and Shinn combine for special win at Sandown
Blake Shinn was visibly emotional after steering Enchanted Jenni to victory at Sandown, a result that delivered his partner Lucy Yeomans her first winner as a standalone trainer. Yeomans only launched her independent operation last month after ending her partnership with Lloyd Kennewell, and Enchanted Jenni was just her second runner...
Fitter Tom Kitten in the 2025 Feehan Stakes
Tom Kitten will get another chance to make his mark this preparation when he contests the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night, with his trainers expecting a much stronger tempo than last start. The colt resumed in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington...
Rothfire in line for 2025 Manikato Stakes honours
Veteran sprinter Rothfire will attempt to turn the clock back at Moonee Valley when he contests Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Trainer Rob Heathcote has vivid memories of September 26, 2020, when Rothfire broke down in the Golden Rose while leading. Five years on, the now eight-year-old has defied the...
Tempted on song for 2025 Golden Rose assault
Godolphin filly Tempted will have her chance to impress selectors for the team’s coveted Everest slot when she contests the Group 1 Golden Rose at Rosehill this weekend. With Godolphin holding off on a decision about their representative for the $20 million Randwick sprint on October 18, Tempted’s performance could be...
Tulloch Lodge dominate first Sydney 2YO trials
Tulloch Lodge reaffirmed its reputation as Sydney’s leading juvenile stable with a dominant showing at Randwick’s Kensington track on Monday, claiming six of the morning’s official two-year-old trials. Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott saddled the winners of four of the five colts-and-geldings heats and two of the fillies’ trials, producing...
Lady Shenandoah sizes up Moonee Valley ahead of 2025 Manikato Stakes
Chris Waller is confident Lady Shenandoah is ready to shine on her Melbourne debut when she tackles the $2 million Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night. The four-year-old mare completed a quiet familiarisation gallop at the Valley on Monday morning, pleasing her trainer ahead of her first...