Horse Racing News
Al Riffa makes 2025 Melbourne Cup statement in Irish St Leger romp
Al Riffa has cemented his place as the leading Melbourne Cup contender with a runaway four-length victory in the Group 1 Irish St Leger (2816m) at the Curragh. The Joseph O’Brien-trained entire was having his first start since being purchased by Australian Bloodstock and couldn’t have been more impressive, cruising clear...
Chris Waller holds strong hand in 2025 Underwood Stakes field
Chris Waller’s Caulfield spring squad could be out in force this weekend with up to five runners targeting the Underwood Stakes. Buckaroo, victorious in the race last year, headlines the stable’s potential team, with Anisette, Moira, River Of Stars and Land Legend all in the mix. Waller described Buckaroo’s third-place finish in...
Angel to Capitalise on handicap chance in 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The path to spring glory is becoming clearer for Angel Capital, with trainer Chris Waller leaning towards the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as the four-year-old’s next assignment. The Sir Rupert Clarke, run over 1400 metres this Saturday, will share the spotlight with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes...
Ciaron Maher chasing redemption in 2025 The 7 Stakes at Randwick races
Ciaron Maher will be represented by Gringotts and Light Infantry Man in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, both looking for redemption after a luckless return in the Winx Stakes. Gringotts produced the better effort, finishing fifth behind Via Sistina, and has since trialled impressively at Wyong. Maher was...
Jedibeel reroutes to 2025 The Shorts after setback
Trainer Brad Widdup concedes he has been forced to throw Jedibeel in the deep end, with the gelding to resume in the star-packed The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick. After missing his intended first-up assignment in the Concorde Stakes (1000m) due to a minor ankle strain, Jedibeel will now face a field...
Waller colts have Golden glow after 2025 Ming Dynasty Quality
Chris Waller’s emerging stars Sixties and Autumn Boy look set for the Golden Rose after dominating the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Sixties ($7) took up the running and proved too strong under Rachel King, holding off fast-finishing stablemate Autumn Boy ($2.60 fav) by half a length in the 1400m feature....
G1's beckon for Arkansaw Kid after 2025 Bobbie Lewis Quality win
Arkansaw Kid has bounced back to form in style, taking out the Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington for the second straight year and reviving Group 1 ambitions this spring. The Lindsay Park-trained sprinter, sent out $3.20 favourite with Blake Shinn aboard, produced a strong finishing burst to defeat Star Patrol...
Will Godolphin be Tempted to take filly to 2025 The Everest?
Tempted has written her name into the history books, becoming just the second filly to capture the Run To The Rose with a breathtaking victory at Rosehill. The performance has catapulted her into discussions for the Golden Rose and even the $20 million The Everest. Trainer Ciaron Maher was buoyed by...
Revelare books a sport in 2025 Melbourne Cup field
Robert Hickmott’s staying expertise came to the fore again as Revelare secured a guaranteed Melbourne Cup berth with victory in the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington. The $2.90 favourite, ridden by Declan Bates, held off a late surge from Mormona ($6) to score by a neck, while Sayedaty Sadaty...
Third straight Makybe Diva Stakes for Mr Brightside
Mr Brightside wrote another chapter in his remarkable career on Saturday, storming to his tenth Group 1 win by making all the running in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The Lindsay Park-trained star became the first male galloper to complete a treble in the famous mile event, joining an...