Horse Racing News
Charm Stone sizzles in 2025 Robert Sangster Stakes win
Charm Stone delivered on her enormous potential by claiming the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville, giving star hoop Mark Zahra another feature success on the day. Bred by I Am Invincible and a $1.55 million yearling purchase, Charm Stone finally broke through at the elite level, much to...
Future ‘Rosy’ for Grand Eagle after impressive Randwick win
Gerald Ryan’s advice to retain Grand Eagle in Australia proved spot-on as the promising colt turned in an eye-catching victory in the opening race at Randwick on Saturday. The two-year-old, by Farnan, is part-owned by retired Hong Kong training legend John Moore, who had been considering a move to Asia after...
Denise’s Joy Stakes 2025 next stop for speedy Sunrise
Patience is beginning to pay handsome rewards for the connections of filly Sunrise, who kept her winning streak alive with another dazzling front-running display at Randwick. After smashing the 1000m course record first-up at Kembla Grange, the Mitchell Beer-trained speedster was even more impressive when stepping up to city class in...
New York Lustre continues winning streak in Proud Miss Stakes
After a stylish first-up win at Moonee Valley, New York Lustre is now on course to chase Stakes success in Adelaide for trainer Enver Jusufovic. The promising mare will be aimed at the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on May 10, following her victory in Saturday’s FRS Fire...
Rain brings out best in El Rocko
Trainer John Mcardle had his sights on a race at Flemington on Anzac Day, but a change of heart led to El Rocko being successful at Moonee Valley. A field of just eight runners combined with a wet track provided McArdle with the perfect scenario to tackle the Ladbrokes Form Genius Handicap (1519m)...
Glen Thompson lands first G1 in the 2025 Australasian Oaks
Benagil delivered a richly deserved reward for trainer Glen Thompson on Saturday, securing his first Group 1 victory in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville. With a perfect ride from Group 1 maestro Mark Zahra, Benagil proved far too strong, providing Thompson with a highlight in what has been a season...
2025 Scone Cup goal for consistent Grebeni
Randwick’s weather forecast is under scrutiny from trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou, who are hoping for favourable conditions ahead of their strong team this Saturday. The stable’s headline act is Grebeni, who continues his build-up to the Scone Cup with a run in the Precise Air Handicap (1500m), weather permitting. After...
In-form Freedman stable to keep winning momentum rolling
Michael Freedman is confident his stable’s winning momentum can continue as he prepares Ducasse and Colophon for Saturday’s Randwick card. Following Marhoona’s triumph in the Golden Slipper, Freedman has enjoyed a strong run of form, boasting a 19% metro win rate this season—second only to Bjorn Baker among Sydney’s top trainers. “It...
Waterhouse and Bott out to break Group 1 Australasian Oaks drought
Gai Waterhouse’s last win in the Australasian Oaks came back in 2000 with Tempest Morn, but she and Adrian Bott will try to turn back the clock on Saturday with a dual-pronged attack on this year’s Group 1 edition. Too Darn Lizzie and Phenom will represent the stable at Morphettville, both...
Talkanco up for 2025 Karrakatta Plate battle
Juvenile stars Yes Queen and Talkanco are set to battle it out for a third time when they line up in Saturday’s Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot, with their rivalry quickly becoming one of the season’s most compelling storylines. After splitting their previous two contests, Yes Queen and Talkanco...