Horse Racing News
Dragonne leads Dwyer back to big stage in 2025 Magic Millions National 2YO Classic
Sunshine Coast trainer Shaun Dwyer is hopeful that Dragonne Rouge can provide him with a career highlight in Friday night’s Magic Millions National 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast — his first win in a million-dollar race. Dwyer previously won the Magic Millions Classic with Regimental Gal in 2003, long before...
Pride Of Jenni ready to soar in 2025 Doomben Cup
Pride Of Jenni has touched down in Brisbane and is settling in nicely ahead of her Group 1 assignment in the Doomben Cup this Saturday. Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull reported the mare handled her flight from Victoria well, hitting the treadmill for a light workout early Wednesday as she adjusts to...
Bluebloods quinella Sandown juvenile race
Trainer Mark Walker was full of praise for promising filly Samudra after she delivered a brave debut win at Sandown on Wednesday. The Snitzel filly, out of former top sprinter Pippie, showed tenacity to hold off a late surge from I’mateez in the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Handicap (1000m). Significantly, I’mateez is...
Comfort Me a ‘ripper’ for Radford, ready for 2025 Belmont Sprint
As he approaches nine years of age, Comfort Me shows no signs of slowing down and will line up once again in Saturday’s prestigious Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) at Belmont Park. With a career highlighted by a Group 3 victory, three Group 1 seconds, and over $1.6 million in earnings,...
Racing NSW appoints new chief steward
Steve Railton is relinquishing his role as chairman of stewards but won’t be lost to Sydney racing. Tom Moxon will take on the job of Sydney’s chief stipe from next month, succeeding current chairman of stewards Steve Railton. Racing NSW announced the appointment on Thursday, confirming that Moxon would step into the...
Imperialist on track for the 2025 Queensland Derby
Imperialist remains in the Queensland Derby picture after landing a surprise win in Saturday’s Rough Habit Plate (2000m) at Doomben, though trainer Chris Waller admits the gelding still has questions to answer over the Derby distance of 2400 metres. The son of Churchill caused a major upset, saluting at $61 with...
2025 Doomben Cup calling for Banker’s Choice
Lindsay Park’s staying prospect Banker’s Choice is being prepared for a Queensland campaign that will likely serve as a springboard into the Caulfield Cup. Although nominated for Saturday’s Doomben Cup (2000m), the Group 1 race is expected to be bypassed. After claiming the Mornington Cup last month and securing automatic entry...
Tom Prebble lands first Stakes success in The Straight Six
In a career milestone moment, apprentice jockey Tom Prebble secured his first Stakes win aboard outsider Title Fighter in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. The son of former top jockey Brett Prebble and Maree Payne, Tom began his riding journey in November 2022 and has now racked...
Phillip Stokes turns to Blake Shinn for Femminile in 2025 Queensland Derby
Group 1 winner Femminile is being prepared for a possible start in the Queensland Derby, with trainer Phillip Stokes enlisting the services of leading jockey Blake Shinn in a bid to keep the talented filly in his care beyond the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Shinn, who famously won last year’s...
Sandown back-up plan for Verdad
Verdad was denied the chance to provide Robbie Griffiths with a Flemington treble last Saturday, but he is a chance to get a shot at another Saturday city win this weekend. The Cranbourne trainer has turned his attention to Sandown, but his position in the field will again be dependent on Melbourne’s weather. Raceday...