Horse Racing News
Jigsaw too fast in the 2025 McEwen Stakes
Jigsaw’s high-speed heroics at Moonee Valley have earned him a start in the $1 million The Meteorite at Cranbourne next month after the Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter dominated the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m). Under a faultless front-running ride from apprentice jockey Logan Bates, Jigsaw ($19) took control early and was never...
Von Hauke soars to 2025 Crystal Mile success
It’s taken patience, but Cliff Brown’s faith in Von Hauke has been rewarded, with the six-year-old gelding breaking a lengthy drought to win Saturday’s Group 2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley. Ridden by Ethan Brown, the Savabeel gelding stormed home from behind to capture the $400,000 contest, ending a 19-month run...
Stefi Magnetica flies late to win The Invitation 2025
Trainer Bjorn Baker’s mare Stefi Magnetica ($3.90) reaffirmed her class with a gutsy victory in the $2 million Group 2 The Invitation at Randwick, bouncing back from a recent setback to notch another major win. The daughter of All Too Hard settled back under Jason Collett before powering home down the...
Attica overcomes bad draw in the 2025 Spring Champion Stakes
Despite drawing wide, Attica ($4) produced a stunning performance for trainer Joe Pride to capture the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick. Expertly handled by Adam Hyeronimus, the colt by Lonhro unleashed a determined late burst to defeat favourite Shangri La Boy ($3.20F) by a short neck, with The Pearls...
Miss Roumbini takes up The Invitation 2025
What has been a tricky prep for Miss Roumbini might finally turn the corner, with Mick Price upbeat about her chances of collecting a valuable prize this weekend. The Zoustar mare heads to Randwick for the $2 million The Invitation, searching for her first success as a five-year-old. Her planned Sydney start...
Star jockey Hugh Bowman in line for another Cox Plate
Star Hong Kong-based rider Hugh Bowman says he’s honoured to have received a call from Chris Waller to ride Aeliana in the final Cox Plate at Moonee Valley before the famous track undergoes redevelopment. Bowman and Waller share a rich history in the Cox Plate with the legendary mare Winx, who...
Portelli out to strike knockout blow in Spring Champion Stakes 2025
Few trainers can spot hidden talent quite like Gary Portelli, and he’s confident he’s found two more that fit the mould. Following the emergence of Kimochi last season, Portelli hopes Queen Of Clubs and Encap can again showcase his stable’s depth by toppling higher-profile rivals at Randwick this weekend. Queen Of Clubs,...
Observer takes softer route to the 2025 Victoria Derby
Ciaron Maher says patience will be key with promising colt Observer, who is still learning his craft before tackling Australia’s top weight-for-age races. While the Cox Plate (2040m) was briefly on the table, Maher and the Godolphin camp have instead chosen the Drummond Golf Vase over the same trip as a...
Freedman hoping the 2025 Cox Plate is a war of Attrition
Mitchell Freedman’s dream of contesting the Cox Plate is about to be fulfilled this weekend at Moonee Valley. The Ballarat horseman will saddle Attrition in Saturday’s 2040m weight-for-age showpiece, hoping the gelding can deliver a surprise result in one of Australia’s most prestigious races. Attrition sits at $34 alongside Light Infantry Man...
Globe scratched from the 2025 Cox Plate field
The $6 million Cox Plate (2040m) has lost one of its leading contenders, with Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr confirming the scratching of Globe on veterinary advice just two days before the race. The powerful gelding had been monitored closely throughout the week after undergoing a Sleip Test on Monday,...