Horse Racing News
Trainer Bjorn Baker out to continue Magic run
It has been a heady year for trainer Bjorn Baker and he is keen to continue that momentum through the summer as he sets his sights on next month’s Magic Millions carnival at the Gold Coast. Baker has been in tremendous form, winning the inaugural The Quokka with Overpass, the stallion-making Coolmore Stud Stakes...
Will Price aims to seal apprentice journey with city triumph
Apprentice jockey Will Price is on the brink of surpassing his claim in the city, needing just one more win before his transition to a senior rider at year-end. The 23-year-old, champion Melbourne apprentice in 2020-21, faces four chances this weekend with rides at Caulfield and Moonee Valley. Last weekend’s double triumph,...
Tyler Schiller cleared after Spywire grilling
While all accolades were with Highness following his spectacular victory in the Wyong Magic Millions Classic, there was a footnote to the race with jockey Tyler Schiller queried by stewards regarding his effort on runner-up Spywire. Spywire kicked clear on straightening and was being ridden hands and heels by Schiller before Highness launched...
Gerald Ryan reserved ahead of boom horse Amazing Eagle’s debut
A Magic Millions bid awaits boom colt Amazing Eagle if he can bring his barrier trial form to race day when he makes his highly anticipated debut at Randwick. A $400,000 yearling purchase, the son of Capitalist created a big impression at his only trial appearance, not only taking out his heat...
Ryan privileged to saddle up Oliver’s last ride in the Gold Rush
In a poignant moment at Ascot on Saturday, trainer Nick Ryan will have the distinct honour of being the last to saddle legendary jockey Damien Oliver on Munhamek. Expressing his disbelief, Ryan described the privilege as “unbelievable” and “very special,” hoping Munhamek could deliver a memorable swansong for Oliver. Reflecting on their...
Crowds up, wagering down: Mixed Spring Carnival results
Crowds were up but wagering was down for the recently completed Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. The revamped Spring Carnival saw Group 1 racing held over 11 weekends with the transfer of the Thousand Guineas to November 18 from its previous date in October that resulted in an increase in turnover of 41% which bucked the wagering...
Bermadez to strike at Caulfield
As champion jockey Damien Oliver’s career draws to a close in Perth, one Melbourne trainer wishes he would extend his time in the saddle. Not indefinitely, but long enough to see out the career of Bermadez. Trainer Mike Moroney and Oliver have had a long and fruitful association of many seasons and have combined...
Royal Merchant confirms Magic Millions race day plans
As a Group One winner,Royal Merchant looked to have the Magic Millions Wyong 3YO & 4YO Stakes at her mercy and that’s how it panned out, despite a late scare from stablemate Semana. Triumphant in The Goodwood at Morphettville in May, Royal Merchant met much lesser-performed horses favourably at the handicaps under the...
She’s Bulletproof headed to Stakes grade: Craig Williams
Leading jockey Craig Williams liams made the trip to Mornington for one ride and came away a winner aboard a horse he thinks is headed to Stakes grade. The Charlotte Littlefield -trained She’s Bulletproof took out the Big Event Picnic Tables Plate (1200m) on Wednesday at her second start, although it was not as...
Highness wins the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic
Regally bred colt Highness might be laidback in nature, but there was nothing relaxed about his finishing burst as he overhauled short-priced favourite Spywire to win the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic. Quick out of the gates, the horse relaxed almost two well for Tommy Berry mid-race then needed a stern reminder of his...
