Horse Racing News
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...
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...
Spring preparations underway for Waller’s girls
Chris Waller’s stable is primed for a strong spring with an elite group of fillies and mares returning to training, setting the scene for a high-profile campaign starting in just weeks. Returning stars include Via Sistina, Coolmore Classic heroine Lady Shenandoah, unbeaten up-and-comer Autumn Glow, runaway Australian Derby winner Aeliana, and...
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...
Mist clears for Team Curtis in the Stayer’s Cup
Veteran mare Bacio Del Mist delivered a long-awaited breakthrough victory, taking out the Stayer’s Cup at Rosehill in a hard-fought finish that rewarded months of consistency and determination. Trained by Lee and Cherie Curtis, the seven-year-old grey had endured a frustrating preparation, plagued by wide gates and race day misfortune. But...
Sherry and Tashi land first G1’s in Tatts Tiara
In one of the most satisfying wins of the carnival, Tashi finally broke through at Group 1 level with a decisive victory in the Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained mare had placed in seven blacktype events since winning a benchmark 88 at Randwick in March...
European import Elamaz too good in Australian debut
Josh Parr made a triumphant return to Sydney on Saturday with a hat-trick of victories at Rosehill, including a strong front-running effort aboard Elamaz in the McKell Cup. Parr had endured a lean winter campaign in Queensland, his only win coming in the Gold Coast Guineas, but returned home to strike...
Freedmans, Parr make Magic start at Rosehill
Richard and Will Freedman were nearly ready to cut ties with Rolling Magic after an uninspiring beginning to his racing career. However, their patience was rewarded when the gelding surged to victory in Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill. The rising five-year-old had offered little in his first two preps but...
2025 Silver Bowl Series Final an option for Harry’s Yacht
Harry’s Yacht produced a statement performance at Caulfield, winning the Remembering Robbie Lang Handicap (1440m) with authority and putting himself in contention for a spot in next week’s Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) at Flemington. Trained by the team of Leon & Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, the three-year-old gelding travelled...
Last to first for impressive Sonofkirk at Caulfield races
Sonofkirk overcame a step down in trip and a sluggish getaway to notch his first career victory at Caulfield, showing maturity beyond his two-year-old frame in the 1000m event. The son of Ole Kirk had shown promise on debut with a placing behind Miss Ole at Flemington. On Saturday, he carried...