Horse Racing News
VRC-CRV Winter Championship Final looms as next target for Saban
Following a strong second-up win at Sandown, connections of Saban are weighing up whether the talented gelding’s next assignment should be over 1600m or a testing 2000m trip. Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Saban made it two from two this prep by taking out Saturday’s Sportsbet More Places Handicap...
Clubs comes up trumps for Portelli at Rosehill races
Trainer Gary Portelli ended a rollercoaster week on a high as Queen Of Clubs delivered an exciting victory at Rosehill, less than 24 hours after the early retirement of stable star Kimochi. Kimochi was expected to line up in Saturday’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) in Brisbane but was ruled out...
Romeo proves a cut above at Sandown
Lindsay Park’s two-year-old dominance continued on Saturday at Sandown with Hello Romeo’s determined victory marking the stable’s 25th juvenile win of the season. The Ben, Will, and J D Hayes team watched on as Hello Romeo claimed the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1000m) under a brave ride from Daniel Stackhouse. “It is...
Fernie has faith in Farooq ahead of 2025 Raconteur Stakes
Ripper Farooq is ready to give a bold account of himself in the Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Bunbury, according to trainer Luke Fernie, who maintains the gelding deserves his spot in the race. The three-year-old brings a modest record of one victory and two minor placings from nine career starts but...
Track remediation underway at Belmont
Perth Racing has elected to undertake a complete removal and replacement of the track near the 150m mark of the Belmont Park straight to prioritise the ongoing safety of both jockeys and horses. The work, set to be conducted by Evergreen Turf Group, will take four to five days. However, given...
Noske hopes his lion can roar in 2025 Raconteur Stakes
Topweight and a wide draw are obstacles for Wind And The Lion in Saturday’s Listed Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Bunbury, but jockey Jarrad Noske is optimistic the gelding can overcome both. Noske partners the three-year-old again following their fourth-place result behind Pond Master over 1200m at Pinjarra, and believes the rise...
Under-estimated sire chases G1 glory in the Stradbroke Handicap and JJ Atkins Stakes
Rod Lyons won’t have a runner of his own in Saturday’s Group 1s at Eagle Farm, but he’ll have every reason to be invested with The Inflictor and Call Da Vinci both flying the flag for Under The Louvre. Under The Louvre was Lyons’ pride and joy when he captured the...
Regulated Affair to continue memorable season for Hermitage
The dark green and red chevroned silks of Hermitage Thoroughbreds have been featuring strongly this season, particularly through the feats of Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah. Hermitage have had a strong industry presence for over a decade, celebrating success with the likes of The Autumn Sun, September Run and Egg Tart,...
Transatlantic earns 2025 Stradbroke Handicap shot after Kimochi ruled out
Kimochi has been scratched from the Stradbroke Handicap just one day out from the prestigious $3 million Group 1, with retirement looming for the accomplished mare. The Gary Portelli-trained runner suffered a tendon injury during a routine track gallop on Friday, prompting Racing Queensland stewards to rule her out after their...
Derivative to shine first-up at Sandown races
Derivative’s early career was aimed at the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, but after a disappointing debut effort, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young team opted to reset expectations. The Capitalist colt is now ready to return in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1000m) at Sandown after a spell and some positive...