Horse Racing News
2025 Queensland Oaks decision looms after filly Let’s Fly at Randwick
Connections of Let’s Fly will give serious consideration to paying the late nomination fee for the Queensland Oaks after the filly made a mess of her Randwick rivals to post a runaway win. Trained by Richard and Will Freedman, Let’s Fly ($31) raced handy to the speed throughout and was still under...
Shailer’s Star wins the 2025 Magic Millions National Classic
Trainer Paul Shailer landed a career milestone at the Gold Coast on Friday night as Isti Star claimed the $1 million Magic Millions National 2YO Classic (1000m) with a commanding performance. The daughter of Better Than Ready was expertly handled by jockey Michael Rodd and delivered on her promise with a...
2025 JJ Atkins Stakes and Oxlade Stakes options for exciting Agarwood
Promising youngster Agarwood kept her unbeaten streak alive at Randwick on Saturday, cruising to an impressive front-running victory and putting herself in contention for a Queensland winter campaign—or a well-earned spell ahead of a spring tilt. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, the filly followed up her debut win at...
Miss Ole stamps her 2025 Spring Racing Carnival credentials
Trainer Clinton McDonald was full of praise for two-year-old Miss Ole after she bounced back from a luckless debut to post a strong win at Sandown Hillside on Saturday. Miss Ole, backed into a $2.50 favourite with top betting apps, settled beautifully under Ben Melham before surging to the front late...
Sequista in bid to get 2025 Oxlade Stakes campaign back on track
Sequista’s path to Brisbane has taken a detour after a minor incident during transport sidelined her from a key lead-up race, but trainer Gerald Ryan still believes a winter stakes race could be within reach. The promising filly was the early favourite for a two-year-old feature at Gosford but was withdrawn...
Lane plans a bossy end to 2025 Belmont Sprint
Trainer Michael Lane is confident The Boss Lady can deliver a strong performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) before heading to the paddock in preparation for the Ascot carnival later this year. After a successful start to her campaign in the Roma Cup (1100m), the mare finished sixth in...
Wuddzz wants it wet at Randwick races
Henry Dwyer is juggling preparations for two key runners this weekend, with Group 1-winning mare Asfoora having her final tune-up before Royal Ascot and consistent mudlark Wuddzz set to strike on a rain-affected track in Sydney. Asfoora, winner of the King Charles III Stakes (1000m), will complete her final piece of...
Rapt can add to outstanding distance record at Randwick races
Jason Deamer is banking on Randwick's wet weather and a fast-run race to bring out the best in his mare Rapt when she contests the Charity Challenge Handicap (1600m) on Saturday. Rapt has a strong mile record with three wins from four starts over the trip, including a recent victory at...
Wet track to suit in-form Ahuriri at Randwick races
Chris Waller is banking on a rain-affected track at Randwick to bring out the best in staying mare Ahuriri, who steps out in Saturday’s PF Civil Handicap (2400m). The daughter of Dundeel broke through last start on a heavy 9 at Canterbury over 1900m, registering her first victory since landing the...
Taylor ‘searchin’ for 2025 Belmont Sprint victory
Trainer Sharon Taylor is optimistic that Searchin’ Roc’s can deliver a strong showing when she tackles her ideal distance in the Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. The six-year-old mare made her return in The Joey (1200m), finishing ninth, but Taylor was pleased with the late ground she...