Horse Racing News
Former import hitting form can deliver again
Luke O’Connor’s $1500 fairytale horse Placo will chase a third win on end at Murray Bridge on Saturday. After wins at Gawler in June and Morphettville in July, Placo will attempt to give his trainer the perfect start to the new racing season in Saturday’s Benchmark 76 handicap over 1400m. With regular pilot...
Heavy conditions made to order for in form Astero
Trainer Matt Smith has told punters to ignore Astero’s disappointing last run, confident the gelding can rediscover his best form at Rosehill on Saturday. Astero was an impressive third in the Civic Stakes before fading in the Winter Stakes after working hard on speed throughout. “He had a tough run last...
Wet track specialist Piggyback ready to roll in the mud
While the Ciaron Maher stable is banking on the addition of blinkers to bring out the best in consistent mare Piggyback, Sydney’s week of wet weather could also play a critical role. Piggyback has two wins and a placing from three starts on heavy tracks and with Rosehill already in that range...
Zoustar joins Champion Sire honour roll
Zoustar has achieved the ultimate breeding accolade, officially crowned as Australia’s Champion Stallion for the 2024/25 season. The Widden Stud resident halted the three-year reign of I Am Invincible with an outstanding $26.3 million in progeny earnings and a total of 335 race wins, the highest of any stallion. Widden principal...
Nic out to be Bossy in the 2025 Aurie’s Star Handicap
The McEvoy stable are expecting Bossy Nic to perform strongly when she resumes in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. The five-year-old mare has an excellent straight-track record and has proven herself over the distance with two wins and a placing from four runs. Bossy Nic...
Irish rider flies in for 2025 Grand National Hurdle ride
Trainer Shane Jackson has enlisted the help of leading Irish jockey Sean Flanagan to partner one of his two runners in Sunday’s Grand National Hurdle at Sandown. Jackson will saddle both Highland Blaze and Loft for the 4200m feature, confident they can deliver another major jumps success. Regular rider Tommy Ryan...
Matthew Brown pair to tackle Flemington straight
Cranbourne trainer Matthew Brown is hoping the conditions that prevailed in the straight races the last time Flemington raced will again be on offer. She’s Pretty Rich lines up in the VRC.com.au Sprint (1200m) on Saturday and has drawn the widest gate in the sprint down the famous straight. Winners in the straight races...
Highway an audition for 2025 The Kosciuszko for Without Parallel
Unbeaten filly Without Parallel is set to make her Sydney debut at Rosehill on Saturday in a Highway Handicap (1200m) as trainer Matt Dunn looks to put her on the path to the $2 million The Kosciuszko. Dunn has often used the approach of testing young prospects in Brisbane’s Saturday...
Speedy Star poised for Rosehill races resumption
Group placegetter Roselyn’s Star is poised for his long-awaited comeback at Rosehill on Saturday in the Congratulations Chris Waller Handicap (1100m). The gelding, who has not raced for twelve months due to growing pains, has drawn the outside barrier but will benefit from the services of champion jockey James McDonald. “His...
Aurie’s Star Handicap 2025 kick-off for Melbourne Cup/Caulfield Cup hopeful
The Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap has long been a traditional first-up target for stayers on the road to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup. This weekend, Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin will adopt that approach with Lady In Pink as she kicks off her spring campaign at Flemington. “Bart...