Horse Racing News
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...
Oldtimer set to resume in 2025 The Straight Six at Flemington
The Astrologist returns to racing this Saturday in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) at Flemington, with recent throat surgery raising hopes that the durable gelding can prolong his career at the top level. Now a rising nine-year-old, The Astrologist will line up for his 52nd start under the training of Leon...
Thompson youngster on the ball for 2025 Woodlands Stakes target
John Thompson is eyeing a second victory in the Woodlands Stakes (1100m) as he prepares Vingt Neuf Noir for her return to racing in Saturday’s Scone feature. Thompson trained Xtremetime to win the race in 2021 and believes Vingt Neuf Noir, who resumes from a spell after a promising debut in...
Busuttin-Young pair out to rebound at Flemington races
Flemington’s K A Morrison Handicap (1400m) will feature a stable showdown this Saturday with three-year-olds Nostringsattached and Daggers representing the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young camp. Though ideally the stable wouldn’t have them in the same race, Busuttin said it’s a contest that suits both runners at this stage of their...
Jedibeel ripe for 2025 Doomben 10,000 mission
Trainer Brad Widdup is aiming for redemption with Jedibeel in the upcoming Doomben 10,000, following a narrow loss in the Victory Stakes (1200m). Widdup, familiar with close defeats from his time with Icebath—who narrowly missed wins in the Golden Eagle, Doncaster Mile, and Cantala Stakes—remains optimistic. “I have been through a few...
Archibalds set to gang tackle the 2025 Scone Cup
West Of Africa returns to the spotlight as he lines up for the Scone Cup (1600m), seeking a spot in the lucrative Big Dance later this year. The gelding already has a feature win this season, unleashing a stunning finish to claim the Magic Millions Cup (1400m) in January, and has...
Wide gate no barrier for promising Akaysha in the 2025 Woodlands Stakes
Scone native Peter Snowden is once again gearing up for his hometown carnival, preparing a quality line-up of six runners for the prestigious two-day racing event. Leading his juvenile charge are Akaysha and Miss Freelove, who are both entered in the Listed Woodlands Stakes (1100m) and sit closely behind favourite Stardom...
Royal Ascot winner out to turn form around in the 2025 Luskin Star Stakes
Chris Waller isn’t ready to give up on Age Of Kings, even though the once-promising import has yet to fire on Australian soil. A winner of the Group 3 Jersey Stakes (1408m) at Royal Ascot in 2023, Age Of Kings arrived with a lofty reputation and was considered a Golden Eagle...