Horse Racing News
Trainers going to the Wel again in 2025 Winter Stakes
Heavy track specialist Welwal gets his chance to shine again this Saturday in the Winter Stakes (1400m), with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr confident the conditions will suit him perfectly. The six-year-old made a memorable debut for the stable when winning the Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last...
Star searching for feature sprint win in the Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final 2025
John Moloney has put faith in his mare Hearcomesthestar by nominating her for Saturday’s Listed Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final, a move prompted by a thinner than usual entry list. Although the four-year-old lines up as the outsider, her five wins and five placings from 21 starts make her a...
Bear set to let Loose in 2025 Caloundra Cup
Bear On The Loose returns to 2400m for Saturday’s Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast, aiming to go one better after a brave runner-up finish in the Winter Cup. The Tulloch Lodge gelding gave a bold sight on pace last start, only fading late behind his stablemate Sir Lucan in his...
Fernie is Wild about Belle in the 2025 Beaufine Stakes
Luke Fernie is backing Wild Belle to run a bold race first-up in the Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) at Pinjarra, with the stable confident the mare is back to her best. Although her recent form line shows unplaced efforts in the Quokka (1200m) and Melbourne Group races, Fernie believes Wild Belle...
Job to be Done at Flemington races
Emerging sprinter Job Done is out to prove he’s more than just a maiden winner when he lines up on Flemington Finals Day in the Next Gen Sprinters Final. After a stylish debut victory at Seymour on June 10, the two-year-old gelding is currently a $3.10 second favourite for the 1200m...
Repossession’s carnival credentials get winter test in Beaufine Stakes
Saturday’s Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) at Pinjarra gives lightly-raced sprinter Repossession a chance to stamp himself as a serious spring contender. The three-year-old will be guided by Brad Parnham and brings a perfect two-from-two record into the race this preparation, having recently claimed victory over Magnique and Art Session at the...
Payne team ready to build on momentum
Michelle Payne continues to make an impact both on and off the track, teaming with her brother Patrick in training while also championing a new cause — collecting surplus horse feed to assist drought-affected farmers and livestock. On the racing front, the duo is hoping their good form continues at Flemington,...
Track conditions to determine plans for Accredited
Accredited's entry in the Winter Stakes is contingent upon the Rosehill track's condition. Trainer Joe Pride is monitoring the situation, hoping for an improvement from the heavy 9 rating to a more suitable soft track. Pride emphasizes the importance of optimal conditions for Accredited, who performs best on firmer ground, and...
Another Japanese stint on the horizon for jockey Rachel King
Rachel King has barely had time to unpack this season, clocking up thousands of kilometres while chasing Group success across continents. The milestone moment came in Japan, where she made history by becoming the first woman to ride a Grade 1 winner with Costa Nova’s victory in the February Stakes at...
Cups squarely in focus for consistent stayer
Berkeley Square may not always be in the headlines, but he’s certainly in the hearts of those around him – a horse every trainer would be proud to have. The well-tried galloper returns to action in the Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday, kicking off another campaign...