Horse Racing News
Stakes test for Ang Pow in 2025 Bob Charley Stakes
Trainer Will Freedman is preparing for a big day with stable runner Ang Pow, who lines up in the $200,000 Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Freedman, who co-trains with his father Richard, admits he’s warned Ang Pow’s owners several times that the horse might be nearing the end of...
Steven Pateman claims elusive Australian Steeplechase
Steven Pateman has finally broken through to win the storied Australian Steeplechase, a major milestone in his already legendary jumps racing career. At Sandown on Sunday, Pateman rode the Ciaron Maher-trained Stern Idol to a gutsy victory in the Australian Steeplechase (3900m), carrying a whopping 73kg and giving his nearest rival...
Diwali salutes in the 2025 Sandown Cup
History repeated itself at Sandown on Sunday when Diwali scored a powerful win in the Listed Sandown Cup (3200m), reviving memories of another Diwali who triumphed in the 1982 Australian Steeplechase. Coinciding with Australian Hurdle and Steeplechase Day, the Gavin Bedggood-prepared stayer added his name to the Cup’s honour roll, producing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...