Horse Racing News
Unit Five powers home in the 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Unit Five announced himself as a rising star with a powerful victory in the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic, overcoming far more seasoned rivals despite limited race experience. The Ciaron Maher-trained colt, ridden confidently by Thomas Stockdale, held off Tornado Valley by a length, with By Choice finishing just behind...
Mile no issue for Merrigold in 2026 Vobis Gold Distaff
Trainer John Sadler admitted a touch of stubbornness delayed Merrigold’s step up to 1600 metres, but the mare made him look wise with a dominant Flemington victory. The five-year-old was having her first start beyond 1400 metres and handled the rise in distance with ease when taking out the Vobis Gold...
Tony Gollan’s two-year-old Itching To Go in 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Tony Gollan is leaning on a proven strategy as Itchintogo lines up on a seven-day backup in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) this Saturday. The approach has delivered strong results historically, with six winners of the $3 million race following the same path over the past 15 years. Purchased for $60,000...
Warwoven in doubt to line-up in the 2026 Magic Millions Classic field
Warwoven’s place in Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic is in jeopardy after the colt was found to be lame during pre-race veterinary inspections. Queensland stewards conducted routine checks on Friday morning and identified lameness in Warwoven’s off foreleg. Adding further uncertainty, the Bjorn Baker-trained Masvingo, who shares similar ownership interests,...
Mile test for Harry’s Yacht in 2026 Vobis Gold Reef
Will Larkin is confident the timing is right to test Harry’s Yacht over the mile when the gelding contests Saturday’s Vobis Gold Reef at Flemington. The four-year-old has enjoyed a strong preparation to date, registering two wins at benchmark level and adding two placings in Vobis races over 1200 metres. Training in...
Hermitage pay up for another Snitzel filly at 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast
Hermitage Thoroughbreds set a new filly benchmark at this year’s Magic Millions sale, paying $1.6 million for a Snitzel youngster shortly after watching Lady Shenandoah trial at Randwick. The high-profile purchase came at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, where the Arrowfield Stud-consigned filly became the most expensive of her...
Freedman family affair at Rosehill races
Family pride will be on the line at Rosehill on Saturday as Michael, Richard and Anthony Freedman all saddle up runners in the same two-year-old race. The Bisley Workwear Handicap (1100m) has attracted ten acceptors, with the Freedman-trained juveniles drawing saddlecloths one through three. Outspan, trained by Michael Freedman, is a colt...
Maher sizes up the competition in 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Ciaron Maher is no stranger to Magic Millions success and believes he has assembled the right team to mount another serious challenge in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic this Saturday. The master trainer will rely on Maribyrnong Plate winner Tornado Valley and exciting Caulfield debutant Unit Five in the $3 million...
Waving the Wand over another win
After taking time to find his feet early in his career, Six Of Wands is now hitting his stride and will attempt to make it three wins in a row when he lines up at Ipswich on Thursday. The Gordon’s Gin Benchmark 58 Handicap (1350m) presents another suitable stepping stone as...
Star race horses down to trial at Randwick
The traditional gap between Spring and Autumn appears almost non-existent, with several of the nation’s headline horses set to trial at Randwick on Thursday. Via Sistina, Sir Delius, Autumn Glow and Aeliana are among the big names preparing to kick off their Autumn campaigns on the Kensington track. Autumn Glow, hailed as...