Horse Racing News
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...
Reserve Bank gives Jamie Melham back-to-back wins in G1 The Goodwood
After being described as a work in progress, Reserve Bank delivered on his promise in spectacular fashion by winning the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville, becoming a valuable colt for future stud duties. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the son of Capitalist surged home late to...
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...
Antino stars in the Hollindale Stakes
Antino delivered a brilliant performance in Saturday’s Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast, bolstering his reputation as a rising star beyond a mile and affirming Tony Gollan’s belief that the gelding can become a top-tier middle-distance performer. The Group 1 Toorak Handicap winner produced a blistering turn of foot to...
Stokes pair out to rebound in 2025 The Goodwood
Trainer Phillip Stokes says the inside barriers for his pair of runners in Saturday’s Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) may prove more a curse than a blessing. Stretan Angel has drawn the rails in gate one, with Climbing Star close by in three, but Stokes admitted he would have preferred much...
Coolmore keen to Justify their Amelia’s Jewel purchase at Inglis Chairman's sale
Coolmore has added another prized broodmare to their roster, with the $3.8 million purchase of Amelia’s Jewel at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale in Sydney, confirming she will be covered by Justify at their American base in Kentucky. Group 1-winning mare Amelia’s Jewel will be covered to Southern Hemisphere time before returning...
Phearson on track for the 2025 Takeover Target Stakes
Trainer Brad Widdup has elected to run Phearson in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) this Saturday at Gosford after drawing an ideal gate. Initially, the plan was to wait for the Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Scone next weekend, but with barrier two secured, Widdup made the call to push...
Winter campaign kicks off at Caulfield
After a stint in the northern states, Charterhouse is poised to make his seasonal debut in the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield, with plans to focus on Melbourne's winter racing circuit. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding, originally from Ireland, had a notable Australian debut, including a win in the...
Waller import out to rebound in 2025 The Coast
Wootton Verni will get another chance to shine when he lines up in the $500,000 The Coast (1600m) at Gosford, following a forgettable Australian debut last month. The French import was backed into favouritism for a Benchmark 100 race at Randwick on April 26, but failed to meet expectations after racing...