Horse Racing News
Racing NSW appoints new chief steward
Steve Railton is relinquishing his role as chairman of stewards but won’t be lost to Sydney racing. Tom Moxon will take on the job of Sydney’s chief stipe from next month, succeeding current chairman of stewards Steve Railton. Racing NSW announced the appointment on Thursday, confirming that Moxon would step into the...
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...
Tom Prebble lands first Stakes success in The Straight Six
In a career milestone moment, apprentice jockey Tom Prebble secured his first Stakes win aboard outsider Title Fighter in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. The son of former top jockey Brett Prebble and Maree Payne, Tom began his riding journey in November 2022 and has now racked...
2025 Doomben Cup calling for Banker’s Choice
Lindsay Park’s staying prospect Banker’s Choice is being prepared for a Queensland campaign that will likely serve as a springboard into the Caulfield Cup. Although nominated for Saturday’s Doomben Cup (2000m), the Group 1 race is expected to be bypassed. After claiming the Mornington Cup last month and securing automatic entry...
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...
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...