Horse Racing News
Winning Run to continue in 2025 Pakenham Cup
Black Run entered the spring without an Australian win on his résumé, but that has changed in a hurry, with three straight victories convincing trainers Annabel and Rob Archibald to give the gelding his chance in higher company. The son of Nathaniel is one of 22 nominations for Saturday’s $300,000 Pakenham...
2026 Magic Millions Classic picture to take shape at Wyong
Jason Collett is hoping Paradoxium provides him with a familiar winning feeling when the pair line up in Wednesday’s $200,000 Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1100m). Collett claimed the race last year aboard O’ Ole, who later went on to win the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, although Tommy Berry rode her...
Lindsay Park holds strong hand in 2025 The Supernova field
The Lindsay Park training partnership of Ben, Will and JD Hayes dominated last year’s inaugural The Supernova, and they return this weekend looking for back-to-back victories. Here To Shock led home stablemate Arkansaw Kid in the $1 million 1400m slot race at Pakenham last year, completing a memorable quinella for the...
Caballus stakes G1 claims in style in 2025 George Moore Stakes
The northern raid by Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker proved worthwhile when Caballus delivered a powerhouse victory in the Group 3 George Moore Stakes at Doomben. Caballus, well supported at $5.50, stormed clear to score by three lengths in what proved a strong endorsement of his Melbourne Cup Carnival form heading into...
Berkeley Square goes bakc to back in the Ballarat Cup
Dan O’Sullivan and Berkeley Square once again claimed the limelight at Ballarat, securing back-to-back victories in the Ballarat Cup with a dominant performance on Saturday. O’Sullivan has long viewed provincial staying features as ideal targets for the classy gelding, and the $500,000 Listed event over 2000 metres delivered another memorable result....
Shystar is an Emerging Star at Ballarat races
AIt was a heartfelt win for Shae Dinunzio at Ballarat as he greeted Shystar returning victorious from a lucrative restricted race, only hours after hearing of the death of his first employer, trainer Paul Beshara. Dinunzio started his racing journey under Beshara in Adelaide before moving to Victoria, where he now...
Baker Loving fresh partnership with Godolphin
After achieving an early highlight for Godolphin’s repositioned public training operation, Bjorn Baker is looking to maintain the upward trend into summer. The Warwick Farm trainer provided Godolphin with its first Group success under the structure when Pericles claimed the Tramway Stakes (1400m) in September. Pericles continued his strong campaign with an...
Mr consistency heads to the 2026 Ballarat Cup
Ocean Beyond might not always warm the hearts of punters, but he remains an exceptionally consistent earner for his connections. The Simon Ryan-trained gelding will attempt to secure his biggest payday yet when he contests the $500,000 Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday, entering the race with more than $535,000 already...
Bar raised for in-form colt Swift Legend
Swift Legend has earned his opportunity in stronger company after back-to-back midweek victories, but jockey Jason Collett remains cautious as the colt continues to mature. The Dundeel youngster lines up in Sunday’s Vinnie @ Yarraman Park Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill, stepping out from recent wins at Warwick Farm and Canterbury. Collett says...
Inhabit out to book a 2026 Magic Millions Classic trip
Unbeaten filly Inhabit will be racing for a Magic Millions berth when she steps out again on Saturday. A stylish debut winner at Murray Bridge in October, she now lines up in the Sportsbet Same Race Multi Two-Year-Old Plate (1000m) at Morphettville Parks. Her assignment has been simplified with three scratchings, leaving...