Horse Racing News
No 2025 Stradbroke Handicap for Lim’s Kosciuszko
A start in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) has been ruled out for Lim’s Kosciuszko, with trainer Dan Meagher confirming the horse will stay in Melbourne for Saturday’s Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1400m) at Sandown instead. Meagher explained that transporting the Singapore champion to Brisbane proved too complicated, especially with Lim’s Kosciuszko...
Champion stallion Snitzel dies
This morning marked the end of an era as Snitzel was humanely euthanised at Arrowfield Stud, where he had resided for nearly 20 years and built one of the most legendary stallion careers in Australian thoroughbred breeding. Snitzel had long been known for his soundness and vitality, but in 2024, signs...
Dane Ripper Stakes likely over Stradbroke Handicap for Firestorm
Chris Waller appears likely to reroute talented mare Firestorm to the Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) instead of the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) after she drew awkwardly in barrier 16 for Saturday’s Group 1 at Eagle Farm. The champion trainer had planned to run Firestorm in the Stradbroke, but the wide draw has...
Cool ‘as a cucumber’ Archie aims at G1 JJ Atkins Stakes
Cool Archie will attempt to complete a remarkable juvenile season with victory in the Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm, a win that would stretch his current streak to five in a row. Since Corey Munce became a co-trainer with his father Chris last August, the pair have...
Team Hayes team makes Choice on The Q22
While much of the spotlight will be on the $3 million Stradbroke Handicap this week, the Lindsay Park team is just as focused on a big performance from Bankers Choice in the Group 2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm. Co-trainer Ben Hayes says the stable is pleased with how the...
Hot favourite outshone by blowout Boy with promise
Canterbury produced an early winter surprise when outsider Autumn Boy upset hot favourite Central Coast in the Drinkwise Plate (1250m) on King’s Birthday Holiday racing. Ridden confidently by Jason Collett, Autumn Boy ($51) showed an explosive sprint to overrun stablemate Central Coast, who was expected to dominate after being heavily supported...
2025 Railway Stakes plans for promising Luvnwar
Exciting mare Luvnwar has wrapped up her winter campaign in style, taking out the Hygain Handicap (1400m) at Pinjarra with a determined late burst to remain unbeaten this prep. Sent out as the $1.60 favourite with TAB Touch, the Michael Grantham-trained four-year-old powered through the pack under jockey Clint Johnston-Porter to...
Harry’s owners excited to take on Rising HK star in 2025 The Everest
The early Everest chatter is heating up as Private Harry, an undefeated sprinting sensation, prepares to face Hong Kong speedster Ka Ying Rising in what promises to be a high-octane showdown in the $20 million Everest. Ka Ying Rising has been confirmed as a runner for the Hong Kong Jockey Club...
Flying Embers set to target the 2025 Gunsynd Classic
In-form filly Flying Embers is set to take on the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm, as trainer John Thompson prepares her for her first black-type assignment following a successful Sydney campaign. The daughter of Shalaa has been a model of consistency, winning four of her last five starts,...
2025 Melbourne Cup Golden Ticket set to go unclaimed as Parchment Party wins Belmont Gold Cup
Parchment Party delivered a dominant display in the Grade 2 Belmont Gold Cup at Saratoga, with John Velazquez Jnr giving the four-year-old a dream ride to clinch a golden ticket into the 2025 Melbourne Cup. The 3200-metre turf contest was reduced to 2800 metres on dirt after heavy rain hit New...