Horse Racing News
Caulfield Cup presents weighty challenge for Half Yours
Tony and Calvin McEvoy, the father-and-son training duo, are fully cognizant of the significant task that lies before them as Half Yours aims for a consecutive Caulfield Cup triumph.Having previously won the Cup with one of the lowest weights, Half Yours will now carry the burden of topweight in the...
St Leger Stakes runners still in Melbourne Cup calculations
Klondike, a former European import, has not followed a conventional Australian preparation for a staying event, but his trainers maintain confidence in his fitness and stamina.The gelding will contest Saturday's St Leger Stakes (2600m) in only his second start in 16 months, having been sidelined by a tendon injury subsequent...
Beiwacht's Silver Eagle run set to prime him for Golden Eagle tilt
Chris Waller is favouring a strategy of race fitness over a spell as he meticulously plans Beiwacht's pathway to a major Group 1 double.The accomplished Group 1 winner has returned to Sydney following a run where he finished outside the top three in the Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on...
Miss Waititi's path to be decided in Ethereal Stakes
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr's filly, Miss Waititi, might be set for a tilt at the Victoria Derby, contingent on her performance in an upcoming Caulfield race.The Group 3 Ethereal Stakes, a 2000-metre contest on Saturday, will serve as the deciding factor for Miss Waititi's campaign, determining whether she...
Ninja's prospects enhanced by rain in The Everest
The usual gloom associated with a rainy week preceding a major race day has, surprisingly, become a source of optimism for connections of Ka Ying Rising's rivals in The Everest.While the undisputed top horse remains a strong $1.50 favourite for Saturday's $20 million sprint, uncertainties about his wet-track capabilities have...
Maher's Victoria Derby defence gears up at Caulfield
The pursuit of a second successive Victoria Derby win for Ciaron Maher is intensifying this weekend, as his top two colts prepare for their final hit-outs before the $3 million Group 1 feature.Vallice and Skua are scheduled to compete in the $240,000 Group 3 Sportsbet Classic over 2000 metres at...
Siena Grima's Everest Day Debut
Siena Grima, a celebrated apprentice jockey, is on the cusp of fulfilling a major career ambition as she prepares to ride at the highly anticipated The Everest day meeting for the very first time.The past twelve months have been extraordinary for Grima. Her transition to leading trainer Chris Waller's stable...
Coongy Handicap secured by Ziryab under Johnstone's guidance
Apprentice jockey Jabez Johnstone has been on a remarkable ascent since his relocation from Tasmania to the prominent Ciaron Maher stable on the mainland.Following his maiden Stakes race victory earlier this month, Johnstone added the Group 3 Coongy Handicap (2000m) to his growing list of achievements on Wednesday, masterfully steering...
Waller's promising fillies shine at Rosehill
Filly Affari has shed her maiden status in impressive fashion, securing a dominant all-the-way victory at Rosehill after five previous minor placings in her first six starts.Jockey James McDonald highlighted the impact of blinkers in helping the three-year-old achieve her long-awaited win in Wednesday's Inglis Xtra Bonus Plate (1200m), suggesting...
Fifth Force gets another chance at Ipswich
Trainer Billy Healey has offered a more forgiving assessment of Fifth Force's recent performance, and the gelding is presented with an opportunity to improve at Ipswich this Thursday.During his last outing over 1600m at Sunshine Coast on September 27, Fifth Force found himself short of racing room in the home...