Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
City trip for Brandjam
Glen Thompson will be hoping that Saturday's Caulfield meeting marks a change of luck after a frustrating week that included an abandoned meeting at Sale. Thompson’s last active runner came when Benagil finished third in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) earlier this month. Plans to run Monte Cassino on Wednesday...
Coeur Volante chases Mike Moroney dream in 2025 Tattersall’s Tiara
Before his passing, Mike Moroney had high hopes for Coeur Volante, backing her to eventually claim a Group 1 prize. Her run in the Thousand Guineas didn’t yield a win, but finishing behind horses like Joliestar, Kimochi, and Skybird speaks volumes of her quality. Her last win came in the Mannerism Stakes,...
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...
Talented Speycaster shooting for Stayer’s Cup repeat
With perseverance and a strategic shift, Speycaster is poised for another shot at the Stayer’s Cup (2400m), looking to replicate his success from 2023. Chris Waller opted to move the six-year-old gelding from Victoria to Sydney after a poor run of form. While his initial outing in the Lord Mayors Cup...
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...