Horse Racing News
Lindsay Park after 2025 Stradbroke Handicap win
For the Lindsay Park team led by Ben, Will, and JD Hayes, Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) offers a golden chance to conquer one of Australian racing’s longstanding challenges. The stable has been trying to win the race for decades, from the days of Colin Hayes through to David Hayes and even...
Tulloch Lodge double handed in 2025 Winter Cup
Sir Lucan returns for another shot at the Winter Cup (2400m), though this time around, fitness may prove the key challenge as he lines up for just his second run of the campaign. Unlike last year’s victory which came after several runs under his belt, the gelding heads to Saturday’s Listed...
Champion stallion Snitzel dies
This morning marked the end of an era as Snitzel was humanely euthanised at Arrowfield Stud, where he had resided for nearly 20 years and built one of the most legendary stallion careers in Australian thoroughbred breeding. Snitzel had long been known for his soundness and vitality, but in 2024, signs...
No 2025 Stradbroke Handicap for Lim’s Kosciuszko
A start in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) has been ruled out for Lim’s Kosciuszko, with trainer Dan Meagher confirming the horse will stay in Melbourne for Saturday’s Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1400m) at Sandown instead. Meagher explained that transporting the Singapore champion to Brisbane proved too complicated, especially with Lim’s Kosciuszko...
Double blow for Neville Parnham’s stars
It’s a frustrating winter campaign for Neville Parnham with both Bustler and September Born now on the sidelines for the rest of the season. Bustler had two opportunities at Pinjarra, while September Born's long-awaited return was again short-lived following his breakthrough in the Fairetha Stakes (1400m) and runner-up finish in the...
Dane Ripper Stakes likely over Stradbroke Handicap for Firestorm
Chris Waller appears likely to reroute talented mare Firestorm to the Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) instead of the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) after she drew awkwardly in barrier 16 for Saturday’s Group 1 at Eagle Farm. The champion trainer had planned to run Firestorm in the Stradbroke, but the wide draw has...
Cool ‘as a cucumber’ Archie aims at G1 JJ Atkins Stakes
Cool Archie will attempt to complete a remarkable juvenile season with victory in the Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm, a win that would stretch his current streak to five in a row. Since Corey Munce became a co-trainer with his father Chris last August, the pair have...
Hot favourite outshone by blowout Boy with promise
Canterbury produced an early winter surprise when outsider Autumn Boy upset hot favourite Central Coast in the Drinkwise Plate (1250m) on King’s Birthday Holiday racing. Ridden confidently by Jason Collett, Autumn Boy ($51) showed an explosive sprint to overrun stablemate Central Coast, who was expected to dominate after being heavily supported...
Team Hayes team makes Choice on The Q22
While much of the spotlight will be on the $3 million Stradbroke Handicap this week, the Lindsay Park team is just as focused on a big performance from Bankers Choice in the Group 2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm. Co-trainer Ben Hayes says the stable is pleased with how the...
2025 Railway Stakes plans for promising Luvnwar
Exciting mare Luvnwar has wrapped up her winter campaign in style, taking out the Hygain Handicap (1400m) at Pinjarra with a determined late burst to remain unbeaten this prep. Sent out as the $1.60 favourite with TAB Touch, the Michael Grantham-trained four-year-old powered through the pack under jockey Clint Johnston-Porter to...