Horse Racing News
Statuario set for 2025 SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will be hoping it’s third time lucky in a Group 1 when Statuario tackles Saturday’s South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. After a strong win in the Galilee Series Final, the gelding heads into the Derby as the $3.60 favourite and is thriving according to Emma-Lee. “I’m very,...
Lang and Boss the right 2025 Queensland Guineas combo
Rising jockey Emily Lang has the backing of leading trainer Tony Gollan heading into Saturday’s Queensland Guineas, where she partners the progressive Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm. Lang has been in outstanding form in the 2024/25 Brisbane metropolitan premiership with 52 winners, ahead of rivals Angela Jones and the overseas-based James...
2025 Wangoom Handicap sets up well for Marble Nine
Marble Nine will head into Wednesday’s Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m) full of confidence after a strong last-start win at Bendigo, setting the stage for a potential Black Type breakthrough at Warrnambool. Prepared by Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, the four-year-old has been highly consistent this prep, placing at Flemington...
Winter carnival trip on the line in the 2025 Clarendon Stakes for Aerodrome
Trainer Michael Freedman is hopeful that Aerodrome can make the most of the Clarendon Stakes at Hawkesbury, a race that has helped launch many successful racing careers. Aerodrome, by Ole Kirk, turned heads at Warwick Farm earlier this month when he wore down Hidden Motive, who would go on to place...
Gluyas gives Guru green light in the 2025 SA Derby
Goldrush Guru is on track for a start in the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) after his fifth-place finish in Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) convinced trainer Andrew Gluyas to press on with plans. Despite racing fiercely early and being caught wide, the Victoria Derby winner worked to the...
Potential class drop at Caulfield for Pride Of Jenni in 2025 Anniversary Vase
The Ciaron Maher stable is maintaining several options for Horse of the Year Pride Of Jenni as she builds toward a Group 1 tilt in Brisbane. Pride Of Jenni features in nominations for the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday, but assistant trainer Jack Turnbull says the entry is...
Damian Lane and Japan lands 2025 QE II Cup
It wouldn't have been a major Hong Kong meeting without Japan shining, and Damian Lane made sure of it as Tastiera stormed home to win the QE II Cup on Champions Day. Starting as a narrow second elect at $3.70 behind Prognosis ($3.40), Tastiera produced a dominant performance to win the...
Hawkesbury Gold Cup or Anniversary Vase options for consistent galloper
Ultra-consistent galloper Regal Zeus has two Stakes race options lined up for Saturday as trainer John McArdle weighs up his next move. The four-year-old will be accepted for both the Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup (1600m) and the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield, following his breakthrough black-type win in the...
Lindsay Park chase 2025 Warrnambool Racing Carnival success
The Lindsay Park team didn’t find success with Mr Brightside in Hong Kong, but they’re ready to regroup for a big week at the Warrnambool jumps carnival. Mr Brightside was unplaced in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m), finishing last in a rare off day. The stable reported via social media...
2025 The Quokka stays on home soil
Jokers Grin has kept the $5 million Kia Quokka (1200m) trophy on home soil, producing a devastating late finish to claim the feature race at Ascot for Bernie Miller and Patrick Carbery. It marked the 68th career win for Miller, with the pair sharing an emotional victory in front of a...