Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
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....
Surgery for Champion galloper Romantic Warrior
Champion Hong Kong galloper Romantic Warrior has undergone surgery following his return from the Middle East where he raced with distinction. The Hong Kong Jockey Club released a veterinary update on Thursday after Romantic Warrior had surgery on his left front leg. The gelding, who won the Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee...
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...
Young Queen giving Gary Portelli classic vibes
Queen Of Clubs may not be expected to win first-up at Rosehill this weekend, but trainer Gary Portelli is hoping to see signs that the filly is heading in the right direction. Set to line up in the Schweppes Handicap over 1300m, Portelli is eager to see how the daughter of...
Big Swinger out to break city duck at Caulfield
Big Swinger will return to Caulfield on Saturday, looking to secure his first metropolitan victory for trainer Charlotte Littlefield. The three-year-old lines up in the Catanach’s Jewellers Handicap (1200m) after returning from a challenging Sydney campaign. The gelding has performed strongly at provincial level with three wins from five starts, but...
Stern Idol back to bigger jumps in Australian Steeplechase
Star jumper Stern Idol is set to tackle the Australian Steeplechase (3900m) this weekend as he returns to steeplechase racing for the first time this season. The Irish-bred galloper, who began his career in France, quickly adapted to Australian conditions after joining Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in 2021, claiming nine...