Horse Racing News
2025 Oaklands Plate to continue stables bullish trend
The Listed Oaklands Plate has proven to be a launchpad for elite-level performers, and trainer Tommy Stokes is hoping Matahga adds to that legacy this Saturday at Morphettville Parks. After a standout win at Murray Bridge earlier this month, the son of Tivaci enters as favourite for the 1400m feature, with...
Earlswood looking to bounce back at Caulfield races
Earlswood looked poised for a stellar Australian career when he kicked off with victory in the Group 3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at Caulfield in 2022. But wins have proven elusive since. Now under the care of Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood, the Irish import has added just one more win to his...
Arctic Glamour looking for a winter warmer in 2025 Tatts Tiara
Kerrin McEvoy’s vote of confidence has seen Arctic Glamour confirmed for this weekend’s Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm, despite doubts from her co-trainer. Sterling Alexiou admitted he was unsure about pressing on after her last start in the Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m), but McEvoy’s feedback changed the equation. “I told...
Set play for Midnight In Tokyo in the 2025 WJ Healy Stakes
After multiple close calls in stakes company, Midnight In Tokyo will again chase a breakthrough black-type win when she contests the Group 3 W.J. Healy Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm this Saturday under the care of Annabel and Rob Archibald. The five-year-old mare has developed a reputation for consistency at this...
Monkey to swing into action at Caulfield races
Tim Fitzsimmons, a former Singapore-based trainer now operating out of Bendigo, is aiming for his first metropolitan win in Australia with Golden Monkey in the MRC Chairman’s Club Handicap (1440m) at Caulfield this weekend. Since establishing his Australian stable in February, Fitzsimmons has achieved nine victories from 42 starters, boasting a...
Baker Puntin on emerging three-year-old at Rosehill races
Sydney’s winter may be quieter on the racing calendar, but it regularly produces new contenders for the upcoming spring. Puntin, trained by Bjorn Baker, could be one such horse when he lines up in the Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (1400m) this Saturday at Rosehill. The three-year-old son of Super Seth...
Maher team seek debut win
The Ciaron Maher stable is not one to push their two-year-olds and has waited until late in the season to unveil its latest debutant. Oyster Lane makes his debut in the Vale Snitzel (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday where he will be joined by race seasoned stablemates Yolo and Life After Love. Jack Turnbull,...
$20m The Everest has a new slot holder
Mulberry Racing has officially acquired a coveted slot in The Everest, replacing The Star, which previously held the position. The announcement came from Racing NSW on Thursday, confirming Mulberry Racing's three-year agreement following a highly competitive selection process. The emerging stable, which began in 2023, boasts a high-tech approach to racing, operating...
Storm Boy’s racing career over as stallion life awaits at Coolmore
Storm Boy’s career has drawn to a close just after his Royal Ascot appearance, with the rising star now set to join the Coolmore stallion roster in Australia. The colt finished tenth in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1207m) over the weekend, and subsequent checks revealed lameness, prompting his connections...
McDonald out to equal Group 1 riding record in Tatts Tiara
James McDonald will be hoping to etch his name into the history books this Saturday as he partners Firestorm in the Tattersall’s Tiara, the last Group 1 race of the 2024-25 season. A win aboard Firestorm would see McDonald draw level with the 16 Group 1 wins Malcolm Johnston achieved in...