Horse Racing News
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...
Australian & Victorian Jockey Premiership race back on
Blake Shinn will return to race riding sooner than expected after receiving medical clearance, with plans to resume at Sandown on July 9 following a foot injury sustained in late May. The injury, sustained during jumpouts at Cranbourne on May 26, left Shinn sidelined for the back end of the Queensland...
Thunderlips ready to rumble again in the Winter Stakes 2025
Trainer Bjorn Baker is set to double down in Saturday’s Listed Winter Stakes at Rosehill, with wet weather tipping the scales in favour of backing up Thunderlips just seven days after his latest win. Racing manager Luke Hilton confirmed that the gelding came through last weekend’s Rosehill victory in top order...
Fieldelo out for 2025 Creswick Stakes revenge
Toby Lake is looking forward to seeing how his exciting filly Fieldelo performs in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday, where she’ll be looking to turn the tables on her last-start conqueror. The Deep Field filly made headlines with a seven-length demolition on debut at Bendigo and backed...
Softer track Far Easier for stable star in 2025 Glasshouse Handicap
David McColm has no concerns about Far Too Easy’s form heading into the Listed Glasshouse Handicap (1400m) this weekend, believing the gelding is poised to bounce back. After an uncharacteristic 14th in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), McColm cited the firm Eagle Farm track as a major factor behind the...
Whinchat working well ahead of the 2025 Winter Stakes
David Pfeiffer is weighing up options for his enigmatic gelding Whinchat, with the Listed Winter Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill shaping as the preferred target. Known for his tricky behaviour at the gates, Whinchat has cost himself chances, most notably when rearing at the start and losing six lengths in a Randwick...
Autumn Storm sweating on scratchings at Sandown races
Autumn Storm is racing the clock – and the scratchings – to earn a start at Sandown this Wednesday, with trainer Robbie Griffiths hopeful his galloper gets the green light in the Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1400m). The promising son of The Autumn Sun is currently third emergency and drawn in...
Shailer’s carnival of quality out for more in the 2025 Winx Guineas
Paul Shailer is on the verge of capping off a breakout Queensland racing carnival with victory in the Winx Guineas this weekend, led by stable standout Mister Bianco. Shailer has had a successful few months, highlighted by Isti Star’s million-dollar win in the Magic Millions National Classic (1200m), a top-three finish...
Yellow Sam goes back-to-back
Yellow Sam displayed her fighting spirit once again at Caulfield on Saturday, winning the MRC Chairman’s Club Handicap (1440m) in a brave finish to make it two wins from two starts this prep for trainer Lindsey Smith. The mare was coming off a victory in the Golden Topaz (1200m) at Swan...
Knobelas set for Silver Bowl Series Final
Mick Price is hopeful that talented filly Knobelas can take another step forward when she contests the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington this Saturday, continuing a strong start to her racing career. The daughter of Belardo has been in commanding form, winning her last two starts over the mile in...