Horse Racing News
Lloyd and Price-Kent duo taste Doncaster Prelude success with Welwal
During the Sydney autumn carnival, jockey Zac Lloyd produced a remarkable four wins at Rosehill, with the standout being his Group 1 win on the Kiwi filly Belle Cheval in the Vinery Stud Stakes.A mere seven days on from his $5 million Golden Slipper conquest with Guest House – among...
Thrilling Tancred Stakes sees Aeliana collar Dubai Honour late
Aeliana's duel with Dubai Honour turned into a classic encounter of elite weight-for-age stars both firing on all cylinders.The mare powered home to catch Dubai Honour and take out the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with the pair elevating their status through a breathtaking end.Renowned...
Light Infantry Man snatches Australian Cup from Pride Of Jenni
Ciaron Maher, the trainer, applauded both horses that contested an exhilarating end to the Australian Cup at Flemington.In the Group 1 race over 2000m, Maher's runners occupied the top two positions with Light Infantry Man prevailing by a nose against fan favourite Pride Of Jenni on Saturday.The mare Pride Of...
Idle Flyer building towards Queen of the Turf Stakes target
Matthew Smith, the trainer, insists that superior performances remain ahead for the capable mare Idle Flyer after her commanding success in Saturday's Group 2 $300,000 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) held at Rosehill Gardens."Idel Flyer is a big mare and was only second-up today,'' Smith said."She had a little setback earlier in...
Vinery Stud Stakes goes to Kiwi filly Belle Cheval by nose
New Zealand filly Belle Cheval was locked in a photo finish once more in back-to-back races, but she came out on top this occasion by getting her snout out right on the line to win the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.This three-year-old had lost by the barest margin...
Flemington stakes falls to Thanks Gorgeous in photo finish
Consistent performer Thanks Gorgeous sealed a thrilling last-gasp success in a Flemington stakes contest.Mark and Levi Kavanagh's filly secured the Listed VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) on Saturday, bringing her tally to three victories this preparation.Craig Williams pushed Thanks Gorgeous ($19) forward in the dying strides to pip Tycoon Star ($9.50)...
Tommy Berry backs Storm Leopard for Derby after Rosehill staying win
Jockey Tommy Berry proposed footing the $44,000 late nomination expense himself to ensure Storm Leopard gains entry to the ATC Australian Derby post his commanding display in the Group 2 $300,000 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) held at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday."I'll offer to pay the late entry if they want,'' Berry...
Promising Southend targets Champagne Stakes hat-trick
With the opening two elements of a triple-objective blueprint already secured, up-and-coming colt Southend is set to tackle the Group 1 Champagne Stakes for a potential perfect finish.After capturing the Paul Perry (1300m) on debut at Newcastle, Southend arrived at Rosehill on Saturday to annex the Group 3 Baillieu (1400m)...
Stablemate Wootton Verni shocks Barnavara in Neville Sellwood Stakes
The $1.70 market leader Barnavara couldn't sustain her challenge in the closing stages, settling for fourth as Wootton Verni, from the same stable, surged to an authoritative success.According to Waller, Wootton Verni's local experience was crucial, and despite his frustration over Barnavara's effort, the boom mare had legitimate mitigating factors."Wootton...
Sydney filly Satono Glow storms to Flemington Group 3 victory
Relishing the soggy track, Satono Glow from Sydney produced a dominant performance to win at Flemington.Saturday's Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1200m) looked set for a showdown between the strongly supported $2.10 elect Gin Twist and $3.10 chance Jadzia.These fillies both had form over the Flemington straight course, which usually...