Horse Racing News
2025 Melbourne Cup qualifier a Choice option
A potential Melbourne Cup start is in sight for Bankers Choice as connections eye a run in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) at Flemington, which offers an automatic berth into the November classic. Trained by Ben, Will and JD Hayes, the seven-year-old gelding by Mongolian Khan is already in the...
All smiles after WA Sires’ Produce Stakes success
After two narrow defeats in feature races, Just Too Fly delivered at Ascot on Saturday with a tough victory in the Group 3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). Finishing second in both the Perth Stakes (1100m) and Karrakatta Plate (1200m), the colt showed grit to edge past Snitzalatte late and fend...
O’Shea, Charlton to play Strait bat in the 2025 Scone Cup
With a team spread across two major race days, trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are gearing up for a pivotal weekend, highlighted by Strait Acer’s Scone Cup tilt and Schwarz’s bid in the Doomben 10,000 (1200m). Strait Acer, a recent stable arrival, impressed last time out when closing late for...
BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes and JJ Atkins Stakes are options for Hidden Achievement
Chris Waller’s talented two-year-old Hidden Achievement took a step towards the Brisbane winter carnival on Saturday, breaking through for his first win in the Ortus Financial 2YO Handicap (1200m) at Gosford. A $675,000 yearling, Hidden Achievement ($5) lived up to the early hype with a professional performance, easing off heels at...
Prince Tycoon could be set for the $1m Magic Millions National 2YO Classic
Promising two-year-old Prince Tycoon signalled his potential with a gritty debut win at Caulfield, putting himself in the frame for a tilt at the upcoming Magic Millions National 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained gelding was well-supported as the $2 favourite in the Next Payments...
The Big Dance the mission for Gosford Cup 2025 winner
Les Vampires secured his spot in the Big Dance with a dominant display in the Gosford Gold Cup (2100m), bringing up a memorable win for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott on Saturday. His victory not only earned automatic qualification into the $3 million Randwick feature on Melbourne Cup day but...
Classy Mary Eliza bounces back at Caulfield races
Redemption came quickly for Mary Eliza at Caulfield on Saturday, with the filly rebounding from a luckless Mornington run to score a classy victory in the GMH Fire & Safety Australia Handicap (1600m). The daughter of Super Seth, trained by Katherine Coleman and Peter Moody, was well-supported as the $2.60 betting...
Know Thyself could back-up in Scone Cup after Coasting to a fourth straight win
Ashley Morgan’s dream run continued at Gosford on Saturday as he steered Know Thyself to a convincing win in the $500,000 The Coast (1600m), strengthening his reputation as one of the breakout jockeys of the season. After recent headline wins aboard Private Harry in the Sunlight and the Galaxy, and Matcha...
Barber cuts it fine in to win the Takeover Target Stakes 2025
Barber showcased both class and determination to land the Listed Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) at Gosford, emerging victorious in a pulsating finish that saw just half a length cover the top five runners. Now trained by Richard Litt and raced by Monarch Bloodstock, Barber ($8) prevailed narrowly from Brudenell ($11) and...
BRC Sprint and Stradbroke Handicap aims for War Machine
Lindsay Park’s Queensland carnival stocks have soared following a stellar day at Caulfield, where the Hayes brothers notched up a treble with runners that could soon be on the Sunshine State stage. Victories by War Machine, Madiyya, and longshot Angry Skies gave the stable plenty of reason to smile, with two...