Horse Racing News
McEvoy’s looking at 2025 Victoria Derby Options
Tony and Calvin McEvoy are hoping their talented colt Options can deliver another spring highlight when he lines up in Saturday’s Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington. The father-and-son team already claimed a major earlier this month when Half Yours captured the Caulfield Cup, and a Derby triumph would be another...
Lindsay Park duo out to break run of outs in Wakeful Stakes 2025
Lindsay Park is aiming to recapture past success in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington, a race that has eluded the stable since 2000. Back when Peter Hayes was at the helm, Lolita Star delivered the stable their most recent Wakeful triumph, and now the next Hayes generation—Ben, Will and JD—will look...
2025 Melbourne Cup horse numbers cut to 40
The countdown to the $10 million Melbourne Cup continues, with 40 horses remaining in contention after the third acceptances closed on Monday. The final field for the 3200-metre Flemington feature will be confirmed following the Victoria Derby Day meeting, with several internationals still in the mix — including the first U.S.-trained...
Miewa out to channel spirit of Peter Pan in 2025 Victoria Derby
History could repeat at Flemington this weekend as Miewa prepares to revive the iconic silks once worn by 1930s superstar Peter Pan in the Victoria Derby. Peter Pan, whose feats rivalled those of Phar Lap, twice won the Melbourne Cup and the race now known as the Champions Stakes — both...
Baker aiming to soar in 2025 The Golden Eagle
Bjorn Baker will be looking to extend his successful run of form when he lines up Mayfair — and possibly Perfumist — in next weekend’s lucrative $10 million Golden Eagle at Royal Randwick. The Warwick Farm trainer heads into the race full of confidence after celebrating a major win in...
Beadman set for 2025 Coolmore Stud Stakes test
Peter Snowden says his colt Beadman is ready to peak for the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday — rain or shine. The talented Snitzel colt is among 15 nominations for the three-year-old sprint and was given a familiarisation jump-out last week, finishing second to Balastier. “He seemed...
Mr Brightside a chance for 2025 The Pinnacles
Mr Brightside could soon be adding Perth to his list of racing destinations, with Lindsay Park considering a trip west for The Pinnacles carnival later this year. The Hayes training trio — Ben, Will and JD — has entered the multiple Group 1 star for the $1.5 million Group 3 The...
Waller out for more 2025 Coolmore Stud Stakes success
Run down the iconic Flemington straight on day one of Cup week, the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes has emerged as Australia’s pre-eminent stallion-forging contest since 2006. Its roll call—Star Witness, Sepoy, Zoustar, Brazen Beau, Flying Artie, Merchant Navy, Exceedance, Home Affairs and Switzerland—underscores the race’s impact. Six-time winning trainer Chris Waller...
Via Sistina scores a gritty win in the 2025 Cox Plate
Chris Waller and James McDonald etched their names further into racing folklore as Via Sistina captured her second straight Cox Plate at Moonee Valley — the final running before the famous track’s redevelopment. “It was a classic Cox Plate,” Waller said after watching his stable stars fight out the finish, with...
Vase romp for 2025 Victoria Derby favourite Observer
Godolphin’s exciting colt Observer tightened his grip on Victoria Derby favouritism after an emphatic display in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase (2040m) on Saturday. Sent out the $3.50 favourite for the Flemington Classic prior to the race, the son of Ghaiyyath justified the hype with an arrogant victory under Mark...