Horse Racing News
Pride Of Jenni returning home from Queensland
Champion mare Pride Of Jenni is on her way back to Victoria with owner Tony Ottobre sending one of his staff members to accompany her and fellow runner Jennilala to ensure a safe return. Ottobre has made it clear that assessing the mare’s well-being back at his Mornington Peninsula farm...
Atishu sibling to run at Flemington
After a solid break and consistent preparation, Dream All Day returns to Flemington in benchmark 78 company over 1400m, aiming to live up to the expectations that come with being a sister to Atishu. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, she holds a strong record of two wins...
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...
Benedetta could bypass Kingsford Smith Cup for 2025 Stradbroke Handicap
Victorian trainer Jason Warren has some tough scheduling calls to make for his classy mare Benedetta after the Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) was postponed and shifted to this coming Saturday. The rescheduling of the $1 million Group 1 sprint at Eagle Farm now places it in direct conflict with her path...
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...
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...
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...
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...