Horse Racing News
Promising 2YO's nominated for the BJ McLachlan Stakes
Following a remarkable and historic weekend of racing, things quieten a little before Christmas but it still doesn’t mean there aren’t important Magic Millions focus races. It won’t be a big field in the BJ McLachlan Stakes (1200m) for the 2yos but some nice ones are nominated. Storm Boy ($1.45) is...
Karavas to target Blue Diamond Stakes
South Australia’s promising two-year-old, Karavas, has returned to training and is set to target the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) in Melbourne next year. Owned by Richard and Chantelle Jolly, this undefeated daughter of Alabama Express is gearing up for an exciting campaign. Taking advantage of the unseasonably wet start to...
Ginger ‘N’ Pink starting to realise potential
As a two-year-old Ginger ‘N’ Pink showed glimpses of good ability and now aged three she’s starting to realise that potential, winning her second race from as many runs this preparation, successful in a benchmark 70 over 1200m. The Zoustar filly won her maiden first up at Sandown Lakeside and went...
Felix Majestic flies for Molly Bourke at Randwick
Sydney race-caller Darren Flindell often mentions the letters JLW in his calls – jump, lead, win, and that’s exactly what Felix Majestic ($14) has done for 3kg claiming apprentice Ms Molly Bourke in the Precise Air Handicap over 1400m at Royal Randwick. The Smart Missile gelding gave no others a chance after being sooled...
Abounding takes out Gold Edition Plate
Brisbane’s recent stormy weather still made an impact on the Eagle Farm meeting which had jockey Martin Harley concerned that Abounding may not appreciated softer ground, but the determination of her win settled anything he had earlier thought. Abounding ($2.70 favourite) put in a late drive to take out the $200,000 Listed Gold...
Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup winner Without a Fight out of the Autumn carnival
Anthony and Sam Freedman have been dealt a blow with stable star Without A Fight ruled out of the Autumn, with the reigning Melbourne Cup winner to require rehabilitation on a minor tendon strain. In a post made by Freedman Racing on social media, the stable said “this development is disappointing for everyone involved in...
Traffic Warden wins well at Caulfield races
There may have been limited form to work with but Traffic Warden had shown plenty of promise at his debut behind the well regarded Storm Boy and went on with it to win the opener at Caulfield, a two-year-old handicap over 1000m. Sent out as the $1.80 wagering sites favourite, Jamie Kah...
2YO production line continues for Waterhouse and Bott
There are three certainties in life, death, taxes and the training partnership of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott unveiling a promising two-year-old before Christmas. Their I Am Invincible colt Anode ($5.50) kept that ball rolling for Tulloch Lodge with a dominant display leading from barrier to box in the James Squire Handicap...
Waller follows tried and tested formula
It’s a strategy that champion trainer Chris Waller has employed for many years and it proved successful once more when Kapakiri ($3.20F) saluted in the Toyota Forklifts Handicap over 2000m. Having boxes based on the Gold Coast gives Waller the opportunity to transfer horses that aren’t competing up to Sydney metropolitan grade and...
John Moloney veteran on the march to Caulfield
Trainer John Moloney has seen enough in the past two starts from Legionnaire that the gelding still wants to be a racehorse. A veteran of 45 starts, including a Stakes race win as a three-year-old, Legionnaire heads to the Hyland Race Colours Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Legionnaire has posted successive third place finishes at Sandown and Moloney...
