Horse Racing News
Jimmy gets redemption in the 2025 Winter Championship Series Final
Jimmy The Bear finally got his reward in the Winter Championship Series Final (1600m), scoring an emotional win for Patrick and Michelle Payne’s stable at Flemington on Saturday. After going down as favourite in the same race in 2023, the now-seasoned gelding bounced back to win by a head over Munhamek...
Gibbons, Pride combine for 2025 Winter Stakes boilover
Trainer Joe Pride found himself baffled after Estadio Mestalla’s poor early prep runs, but a gear change and shift in race tactics paid immediate dividends in the Listed Winter Stakes (1400m). With blinkers added and a bold decision to lead from the jump, Estadio Mestalla delivered a performance that stunned punters...
Raging Force could be set for the 2025 Golden Rose
With a third straight win under his belt, promising colt Raging Force is shaping as a spring contender, and jockey Tommy Berry believes the son of Cosmic Force could earn a start in the Golden Rose. Raging Force, trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, sat off the speed before letting down...
Buccleuch bolts in with Taj Rossi Series Final
Buccleuch delivered a dominant performance to take out the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m), continuing the strong tradition of success for the team of Patrick and Michelle Payne and jockey Billy Egan. The heavily backed $1.45 favourite with bookmakers settled midfield before Egan asked for an effort, with Buccleuch responding...
Now or never for jockey Lachlan Neindorf
Lachlan Neindorf is throwing everything at this Saturday’s Gawler meeting, seeing it as a last-chance push for the Adelaide Jockey Premiership title. Neindorf is six wins behind Rochelle Milnes and trails Taylor Johnstone by three with just four metro meetings left on the calendar. He has eight booked rides this weekend, many...
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...
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...
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...
Time to hit the Detonator Jack, in the 2025 Winter Championship Final
Finals Day at Flemington will go ahead without Ciaron Maher on course, but his runners will be prominent, led by Detonator Jack and She’s An Artist who are targeting key Listed features. Detonator Jack lines up in the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Final (1600m) with form lines through elite races like The...
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...