Horse Racing News
Payne produces training masterclass with Shohisha
Punters were lukewarm on the prospects of Shohisha handling a sharp distance rise at Randwick but for trainer David Payne, it was never in doubt. Despite being sent around as the rank outsider of the seven-horse Drinkwise Mile (1600m) field, Shohisha ($15) showed her class to come from last and nail Pippie...
Spring Racing ambitions for Miss Ole after Flemington win
Miss Ole continued her rise through the ranks at Flemington, notching her second career win in just three starts and giving trainer Clinton McDonald reason to aim for bigger goals later in the year. The Ole Kirk filly showed plenty of tenacity in the Brendan Drechsler Handicap, wearing down the $5.50...
Oh Too Good takes out the 2025 VOBIS Gold Mile
Trainer Kevin Daffy achieved a dream result at Flemington on Saturday, as his only horse, Oh Too Good, stormed to victory in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m), proving that big things can come from small stables. The mare bounced back from a heartbreaking second at the Melbourne Cup Carnival to deliver...
Waller breaks G1 record with Joliestar in 2025 Kingsford Smith Cup
In a landmark moment at Eagle Farm, Chris Waller celebrated a new personal best as Joliestar stormed home late to claim the Kingsford Smith Cup, delivering his 19th Group 1 victory for the season. The win surpassed his 2018-19 season total of 18 elite wins, a figure largely influenced by Winx’s...
G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes a long range plan for Hidden Motive
Hidden Motive left it late but held on for a nose victory in the first at Randwick on Saturday, continuing his steady rise and booking a spring spell ahead of an ambitious Group 1 campaign. The $1.65 betting sites favourite was forced to dig deep under Ash Morgan to edge past...
You Wahng holds off rivals in 2025 Queensland Oaks
Seasoned trainer Kris Lees added another feather to his cap as You Wahng stormed home to take out the Queensland Oaks, giving Lees his third win in the classic for three-year-old fillies. You Wahng ($19) showed determination over the 2200m trip, narrowly holding off a late charge from Pinito ($6) to...
In Flight sprouts wings to claim 2025 Bob Charley Stakes
Joe Pride’s In Flight may prefer bog tracks, but she showed her adaptability by prevailing on a softening surface at Randwick in Saturday’s Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m). The mare’s previous win came in heavy conditions in the Bright Shadow Stakes, and Pride was worried she might not replicate the...
O’Shea and Charlton notch 2025 Queensland Derby quinella
Trainer duo John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are celebrating their third Group 1 victory after their gelding Maison Louis took out the Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm. The win came just weeks before the pair mark a year since joining forces, following earlier elite-level wins in the William Reid Stakes (1200m)...
Benagil to bounce back in the 2025 Queensland Oaks
Benagil’s trainer Glen Thompson had to watch through his fingers as the filly endured a horror run in The Roses (2000m), but he is hopeful she can turn things around in the Queensland Oaks (2200m) on Saturday. Things went wrong early when Benagil was forced to steady off heels, and she...
Wet Morphettville to suit Dundruff
Dandruff is a horse that is lucky to be alive, let alone winning races. A sinus infection as a young horse and then operations to rectify the problem has allowed Dandruff to make it to the racecourse, where he is now a four-time winner from 21 starts. Dandruff will look to add to...