Horse Racing News
Rothfire in line for 2025 Manikato Stakes honours
Veteran sprinter Rothfire will attempt to turn the clock back at Moonee Valley when he contests Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Trainer Rob Heathcote has vivid memories of September 26, 2020, when Rothfire broke down in the Golden Rose while leading. Five years on, the now eight-year-old has defied the...
Tulloch Lodge dominate first Sydney 2YO trials
Tulloch Lodge reaffirmed its reputation as Sydney’s leading juvenile stable with a dominant showing at Randwick’s Kensington track on Monday, claiming six of the morning’s official two-year-old trials. Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott saddled the winners of four of the five colts-and-geldings heats and two of the fillies’ trials, producing...
2025 The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising lands in Sydney
Super sprinter Ka Ying Rising has arrived in Sydney, with the Hong Kong star now one step closer to lining up as the hot favourite in the $20 million The Everest at Randwick on October 18. The David Hayes-trained galloper landed on Monday morning after travelling smoothly from Hong Kong. Australian...
Lady Shenandoah sizes up Moonee Valley ahead of 2025 Manikato Stakes
Chris Waller is confident Lady Shenandoah is ready to shine on her Melbourne debut when she tackles the $2 million Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night. The four-year-old mare completed a quiet familiarisation gallop at the Valley on Monday morning, pleasing her trainer ahead of her first...
Victoria Derby 2025 a dream for trainer Rory Hunter
Flemington witnessed a breakthrough for trainer Rory Hunter on Sunday when Autumn Mystery landed the Howden Victoria Derby Preview (1800m), the gelding breaking his maiden and handing his trainer a first metropolitan victory. At $4.60, the son of The Autumn Sun showed his staying potential, responding to a perfectly timed Blake...
Rosberg to get look at Flemington straight ahead of 2025 Danehill Stakes
Rosberg will have the chance to familiarise himself with the Flemington straight before chasing his spring targets in the Group races to come. The unbeaten colt, who claimed the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on debut, will head to the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1100m) on October 4 before...
After Summer set for the 2025 VRC Oaks
Emerging stayer After Summer thrust herself into the VRC Oaks (2500m) conversation with an authoritative on-pace victory in Sunday’s Crown Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington. Given a positive ride by Billy Egan, the $14 outsider controlled the tempo before sprinting clear to defeat Seychelles ($4.20) by 1-1/2 lengths, with Classic Gem...
Fangirl arrives just in time to nail barn mate in 2025 The 7 Stakes
Chris Waller could smile regardless of the outcome as Fangirl and Lindermann went stride-for-stride in the $1 million 7 Stakes at Randwick, the judge ultimately siding with Fangirl by a nose. “I actually thought Lindermann had won,” Waller said. “But when it’s the stablemate in a photo you’re not too concerned....
Sir Delius off the canvas in Underwood Stakes 2025 win
Imported stayer Sir Delius has stamped himself as a genuine Cups contender after producing a fighting finish to claim the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Under Craig Williams, the $2.10 favourite surged late to defeat Buckaroo ($4.80) by a neck, while Golden Path ($21) grabbed third. It was Waterhouse and...
Apocalyptic far too good for rivals in the Tea Rose Stakes 2025
Star filly Apocalyptic stamped herself as a genuine top-liner with a dominant display in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Sent out at $3, the Michael Freedman-trained filly sat wide throughout but still produced a dazzling burst to win by 1-3/4 lengths, confirming her as outright favourite for the Group 1...