Horse Racing News
Jigsaw delivers G1 William Reid Stakes success for Alderson
Veteran quick Jigsaw has embarked on a remarkable adventure with handler Cindy Alderson.Skilful as a two-year-old and three-year-old, Jigsaw faltered during the central phase of his career but has completed the turnaround and emerged as a brace of Group 1 conqueror.Transported over to New Zealand for success in the Railway...
Marhoona follows Golden Slipper with The Galaxy group 1 victory
Marhoona, under the guidance of trainer Michael Freedman, captured the Golden Slipper last year and came back strong to claim the second elite-level win of her career via The Galaxy."So much for the Slipper hoodoo,'' Freedman said."I don't think I've had a horse that's just got as much tenacity as...
Young jockey Zac Lloyd triumphs in Golden Slipper
Shortly after top jockey James McDonald locked in his legacy within Australian racing annals, 22-year-old Zac Lloyd propelled himself into the spotlight as a key prospect in the game through a brilliant ride to victory in the $5 million Golden Slipper.Ahead lay a phalanx of competitors for the young rider...
Treasurethe moment triumphs in Sunline Stakes after comeback run
Treasurethe Moment has earned a Group 1 opportunity in Sydney courtesy of her return to the winners' list courtesy of trainer Matt Laurie at Caulfield.Her Saturday conquest in the Sunline Stakes (1600m) represented the mare's first victory post her Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) success at Caulfield last spring.The mare...
JMac and Waller rule Golden Slipper Day as Autumn Glow reveals champion prowess
Chris Waller, the Hall of Fame conditioner, labelled Autumn Glow a champion after the mare demolished an elite group in the Group 1 $1 million George Ryder Stakes (1500m) held at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday."She's a champion in my eyes,'' Waller said."I've been fortunate to train many good horses, I'm...
McDonald claims top Group 1 jockey spot in Australia aboard Autumn Boy
On race days, James McDonald takes a slip of paper to the track inscribed with four straightforward mottos.'See it. Feel it. Win it. Enjoy it.'The elite rider fulfilled them all during Saturday's action, claiming the title of Australia's greatest Group 1 jockey as Autumn Boy provided his 130th top-level success...
McDonald ties record with Aeliana in thrilling Ranvet victory
The powerhouse Sydney duo of jockey James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller levelled two cherished Australian racing milestones as Aeliana clinched a pulsating success in the Group 1 $1 million Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.With Aeliana, McDonald reached his 129th Group 1 career victory, matching the record...
Golden Slipper day sees Beskar pull off slight shock
Anthony Freedman entered the Darby Munro Stakes without high hopes for Beskar, but he considered the three-year-old's "stupid odds" to be overly generous.The gelding, sent out at $81 as the second roughest in the field, surprised punters by tracking the leaders and fending off Agarwood ($19) along with the fast-finishing...
Epona Stakes falls to impressive Machine Gun Gracie
Last season's WA Oaks-WA Derby victor Machine Gun Gracie rediscovered her best with a commanding performance in Saturday's Group 3 $250,000 Epona Stakes (1900m) held at Rosehill Gardens.Recently transferred to the Lindsay Park stable managed by JD, Ben and Will Hayes brothers, the mare notched her first success post her...
Sydney Cup looms for impressive Mr Monaco
Next port of call for import Mr Monaco is set to be the Sydney Cup after his stamina-showing triumph in the N E Manion Cup at Rosehill.Caught three-deep no cover in mid-division, Mr Monaco ($5.50) unleashed a powerful late charge to edge out surging Taramansour ($31) by a long head,...