Horse Racing News
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...
Touristic takes out the Lord Mayors Cup at Rosehill
Touristic returned to winning form in the Listed Lord Mayors Cup at Rosehill, benefitting from his ideal conditions to secure his first victory since June of last year. Trained by Peter Snowden, the six-year-old gelding relished the heavy track conditions and delivered a strong finishing burst under jockey Andrew Adkins to...
Niance impresses in the 2025 Bel Esprit Stakes
Overcoming injury and time away from the races, Niance returned with an emphatic win in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield, confirming her place among the better sprinting mares. Previously aimed at the Oakleigh Plate, Niance was forced out of the Autumn with a fractured skull but showed her...
Big win, but Swinger set to be saves for 2025 Spring Racing Carnival
Big Swinger narrowly avoided disaster to land victory in Saturday’s Catanach’s Jewellers Handicap (1200m) at Caulfield, much to the relief of punters who sent him out as a dominant $1.80 favourite. After being held up for a run and racing keenly throughout, the three-year-old found daylight at the 200m and...
Zebra Finch presses claims for the 2025 JJ Atkins Stakes
James Cummings' juvenile Zebra Finch took a significant step toward the Group 1 J.J. Atkins with a tenacious win at Rosehill, enhancing his prospects for the Brisbane Winter Carnival. Stepping out for just his third start, the colt benefitted from the addition of blinkers in the Schweppes Handicap (1300m) and responded...
Madiyya to the 2025 Matriarch Stakes?
Madiyya kept her winning streak alive at Caulfield on Saturday, scoring her third straight win in the Rod Griffiths Handicap (1600m) for the Lindsay Park stable. The three-year-old filly produced a powerful late run under Luke Currie to justify her $1.75 favouritism. From a wide draw, Currie opted to settle at...
Lane’s bossy declaration: ‘the best is yet to come.’
From a winning start in the Roma Cup (1100m) to a commanding finale in the Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m), The Boss Lady has delivered a near-flawless campaign for trainer Michael Lane. The Belmont Sprint win at Pinjarra was her third stakes success, adding to her record that includes the Listed...
Schiller to miss Queensland racing carnival with back injury
Tommy Berry will step in for the injured Tyler Schiller aboard Gallo Nero in Saturday’s BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm after Schiller was forced out with a fractured back. Schiller was involved in a pre-race mishap at Canterbury on Wednesday, falling from his mount before the opening race....
Yulong dreams of another Devil Night with Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale buys
Devil Night, Yulong’s exciting juvenile and winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes, is back in training and preparing for a big spring, as confirmed by the operation’s COO, Sam Fairgray. Trained by John, Wayne, and Michael Hawkes, the son of Extreme Choice impressed in his initial campaign, which ended with a...
Loft to continue mixing codes but has eyes on 2025 Sandown Cup
Success in the Melbourne Cup has long been a goal for international trainers, with Irishmen Dermot Weld and Willie Mullins testing hurdlers in the famous race. Weld triumphed with Vintage Crop, while Mullins’ recent runners Vauban and Absurde showed promise. Warrnambool trainer Shane Jackson is the latest to dream big with...