Horse Racing News
2025 Makybe Diva Stakes next for Treasurethe Moment after Memsie win
Treasurethe Moment showed she had graduated to the big league with a powerhouse win in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, confirming her status as one of the most exciting mares in training. Having won dual Oaks last season, the filly returned against older rivals and made a statement,...
Travolta set for quick back-up in the 2025 Wyong Cup
Improving stayer Travolta is expected to line up in Friday’s Wyong Cup (2100m) after producing a decisive performance at Rosehill for Chris Waller’s team. Carrying topweight of 59.5kg (with Siena Grima’s three-kilo claim), Travolta ($6.50) swept down the outside to win the Wests Group Macarthur Handicap (2000m) by 1-1/4 lengths. She’s...
Tycoon Star salutes in the 2025 McNeil Stakes
Tycoon Star confirmed himself as a spring contender with a strong win in Saturday’s Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield for the Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and JD Hayes. Sent out $4.80, the colt settled near the speed under Michael Dee before striding clear for a 1-¾ length...
Magic Time stamps herself on the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Caulfield played host to an eye-catching return from Grahame Begg’s mare Magic Time, who stormed home to capture the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m). Rated $3.90 favourite, the six-year-old finished strongly under Michael Dee, defeating Miss Roumbini ($6) by three-quarters of a length, with Abounding ($17) finishing third. The victory gave...
Grand result in roughhouse 2025 Up And Coming Stakes
Grand Prairie delivered a deserved stakes success in the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick, though the win was marred by a shocking fall that saw Tyreek and Dylan Gibbons crash through the rail. The drama unfolded at the 300m when both Providence and Grand Prairie tried to take...
Snowden 3YO a Force to reckon with in the 2025 Golden Rose
Rosehill’s three-year-old features belonged to Peter Snowden on Saturday, with Raging Force powering to victory in the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes to follow stablemate Grand Prairie’s earlier Up And Coming Stakes success. Raging Force had compiled three straight wins through the winter and handled his first real test in style,...
Pericles poised for 2025 Tramway Stakes resumption
While Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica is still building towards her spring return, stablemate Pericles is on the verge of stepping out in the Group 2 Tramway Stakes. Bjorn Baker, who now trains the talented gelding after Godolphin’s move to public training, praised his credentials. “He is the best credentialled horse...
Pride Of Jenni prepares return towards the 2025 Empire Rose Stakes, Champions Mile
Pride Of Jenni, crowned Horse Of The Year last season, is preparing for a racetrack return after being entered for trials next week. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare is engaged for an 800m jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday and another trial at Caulfield Heath on Tuesday. Maher said conditions would determine where...
2025 San Domenico Stakes next step for Raging Force
Emerging star Raging Force will spearhead Peter Snowden’s assault on the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill, with stablemate Memo withdrawn to instead contest a trial. Snowden believes the exciting colt is ready to showcase his talent against elite three-year-olds. Raging Force has quickly made up for lost time...
Vinrock ready for spring launch in 2025 McNeil Stakes
Unbeaten colt Vinrock will return to racing in Saturday’s Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield, with trainer Matt Laurie confident the rising star can build on an outstanding juvenile season. Laurie paid $300,000 for the I Am Invincible colt at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, before guiding him to victories...