Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...