Horse Racing News
Sure Thing a winning machine for Smith
Trainer David Smith’s gamble on Sure Thing has paid off handsomely, with the former eastern states galloper proving to be a major success since arriving in WA. Picked up for just $13,000, Sure Thing has returned $37,728 in prize money, capturing five wins from seven starts across Esperance and Kalgoorlie. Unbeaten...
Pride Of Jenni booked to Champion stallion I Am Invincible
Australia’s reigning Horse of the Year and the country’s leading stallion will meet later this year with Pride Of Jenni confirmed for a meeting with I Am Invincible. Yarraman Park Stud, in conjunction with Pride Of Jenni’s owner Tony Ottobre, announced on Tuesday night that the three-time Group 1-winning daughter of Pride...
Jenni’s Meadow primed for 2025 Queensland Oaks
Lindsay Park is hopeful that Jenni’s Meadow can break new ground for the stable in Queensland, with the filly poised for a big performance in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m). With a solid second in the Group 2 The Roses under her belt, the Hayes team is confident she’s...
Craig Williams keeping Premiership options open
Craig Williams is still a genuine contender for this season’s Victorian Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership, and it could affect his travel plans. The multiple-time premiership winner is considering delaying a trip to Ukraine if he closes the gap on Blake Shinn, who currently leads the standings but is sidelined with injury....
Pride Of Jenni returning home from Queensland
Champion mare Pride Of Jenni is on her way back to Victoria with owner Tony Ottobre sending one of his staff members to accompany her and fellow runner Jennilala to ensure a safe return. Ottobre has made it clear that assessing the mare’s well-being back at his Mornington Peninsula farm...
Atishu sibling to run at Flemington
After a solid break and consistent preparation, Dream All Day returns to Flemington in benchmark 78 company over 1400m, aiming to live up to the expectations that come with being a sister to Atishu. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, she holds a strong record of two wins...
Benedetta could bypass Kingsford Smith Cup for 2025 Stradbroke Handicap
Victorian trainer Jason Warren has some tough scheduling calls to make for his classy mare Benedetta after the Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) was postponed and shifted to this coming Saturday. The rescheduling of the $1 million Group 1 sprint at Eagle Farm now places it in direct conflict with her path...
Stakes test for Ang Pow in 2025 Bob Charley Stakes
Trainer Will Freedman is preparing for a big day with stable runner Ang Pow, who lines up in the $200,000 Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Freedman, who co-trains with his father Richard, admits he’s warned Ang Pow’s owners several times that the horse might be nearing the end of...
Steven Pateman claims elusive Australian Steeplechase
Steven Pateman has finally broken through to win the storied Australian Steeplechase, a major milestone in his already legendary jumps racing career. At Sandown on Sunday, Pateman rode the Ciaron Maher-trained Stern Idol to a gutsy victory in the Australian Steeplechase (3900m), carrying a whopping 73kg and giving his nearest rival...
Fox too tough in 2025 Australian Hurdle
In a performance that showcased sheer determination, The Cunning Fox delivered jockey Tommy Ryan his fourth win in the prestigious Australian Hurdle at Sandown on Sunday. The $3.50 chance carried topweight of 71kg over the 3900m journey, remaining undefeated over hurdles as he fought hard to the line, beating Highland Blaze...