Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...