Horse Racing News
Sunshine In Paris too good in the Doomben 10,000
In a dramatic finish to the Doomben 10,000 (1200m), Sunshine In Paris stormed home late to deny veteran sprinter Rothfire a fairytale win, securing her third Group 1 victory and a first at the elite level for training duo Annabel and Rob Archibald. Rothfire looked poised to land an emotional triumph...
Summer Flame burns brightest in 3YO fillies’ feature at Scone
Outsider Summer Flame produced one of the day’s biggest surprises at Scone, claiming the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes at odds of $61 and delivering valuable black-type for her owners, Rosemont Stud. The Written Tycoon filly had only raced three times in Victoria prior to Saturday’s stakes test, notching a city win...
Basilinna races into the 2025 Melbourne Cup field
Emma-Lee and David Browne are set to aim Basilinna toward the Melbourne Cup after her determined win in Saturday’s Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) at Flemington secured a ballot-free entry into the great race. Starting at $21, Basilinna thrived in the Soft 7 conditions under Dean Yendall, finishing strongly to win by...
Highvol bound for Brisbane for 2025 JJ Atkins Stakes
Undefeated youngster Highvol will now head north to Brisbane for a tilt at Group company after adding Saturday’s Trevor Clarke Handicap (1400m) at Flemington to his growing resume. Trained by Nick Ryan, Highvol justified favouritism as the $3.10 betting companies pick with Ethan Brown in the saddle. He held off Buccleuch...
Waterhouse/Bott filly finds Stardom at Scone
Respected breeder John Cornish is celebrating the emergence of a potential star after his filly Stardom scored a determined win in the Woodlands Stakes (1100m) on Saturday. Cornish, who previously raced her dam Diddums and has bred Hong Kong champions Hot King Prawn and Voyage Bubble, was delighted to see Stardom...
Overpass looks to come back west after 2025 Doomben 10,000
Overpass may have suffered a rare defeat in WA, but the accomplished sprinter is set for another tilt at the Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) later this year, with a return to Perth already in the works. Before that, the son of Vancouver will line up in Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 (1200m), his final...
Shohisha ready to shine in 2025 Denise’s Joy Stakes
Shohisha will look to convert a fresh approach into black-type success when she lines up in the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m) at Scone, following a tactical campaign shift from trainer David Payne. The three-year-old filly was a brave fifth in the Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) earlier this year before Payne...
Oldtimer set to resume in 2025 The Straight Six at Flemington
The Astrologist returns to racing this Saturday in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) at Flemington, with recent throat surgery raising hopes that the durable gelding can prolong his career at the top level. Now a rising nine-year-old, The Astrologist will line up for his 52nd start under the training of Leon...
Thompson youngster on the ball for 2025 Woodlands Stakes target
John Thompson is eyeing a second victory in the Woodlands Stakes (1100m) as he prepares Vingt Neuf Noir for her return to racing in Saturday’s Scone feature. Thompson trained Xtremetime to win the race in 2021 and believes Vingt Neuf Noir, who resumes from a spell after a promising debut in...
Busuttin-Young pair out to rebound at Flemington races
Flemington’s K A Morrison Handicap (1400m) will feature a stable showdown this Saturday with three-year-olds Nostringsattached and Daggers representing the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young camp. Though ideally the stable wouldn’t have them in the same race, Busuttin said it’s a contest that suits both runners at this stage of their...