Horse Racing News
Ravello the forgotten horse in the Spring Champion Stakes
Tommy Berry believes Ravello is the forgotten horse in the Spring Champion Stakes, predicting he will defy his double-figure odds despite an outside draw. An eye-catching sixth behind Ganbare in the Dulcify Quality (1500m) when he came from near-last on the turn, the John O’Shea-trained colt was poised to pounce from a...
Super Smink launches spring campaign in the Belgravia Stakes
Super Smink is primed to give the Ascot Pinnacles carnival a big shake in upcoming weeks, but trainer Dan Morton believes the gun filly is vulnerable first up at Ascot on Saturday. Perth’s reigning 2YO Horse Of The Year launches her much-anticipated spring campaign in the Listed Macmahon Belgravia Stakes (1200m)...
Arctic Glamour primed for distance test at Randwick
Gerald Ryan travelled to the United States a few years ago to attend the sales in Saratoga and while there, he also took the opportunity to sample the local racing product. One of the horses he saw compete was triple Group 1 winner Frosted and it left an indelible mark. “I did see...
Mr Brightside right for WFA Cox Plate tilt
The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and J D Hayes have will be out to add their names to the honour of Cox Plate winning trainers. That honour roll includes their father David and grandfather Colin and Ben Hayes believes they have a strong chance in this year’s edition of the 2040m...
Share in Melbourne Cup 2023 runner sells for $205,000
Adam Carney treated himself to an early birthday present when he won the battle for the share in Future History that was offered via Inglis Digital this week. Carney paid $205,000 for a 10 percent she in the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained import, who is guaranteed a start in next month’s...
Melbourne Cup 2023 contenders ruled out of the race
Leading trainers Gai Waterhouse and Mike Moroney have announced that several of their premier horses will not be participating in this year's Melbourne Cup. Moroney has made the call to send Emissary for a spell. The 2022 Melbourne Cup runner-up recently finished 26 lengths behind the winner in the Caulfield Cup,...
All ‘OK’ for Romantic Warrior after 2023 Cox Plate draw
It isn't the barrier James McDonald requested, but Danny Shum has labelled gate seven 'OK' for Romantic Warrior in Saturday's $5 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. The Hong Kong star will start just wide of the middle of the field of 12 for the 2040-metre weight-for-age contest. Romantic Warrior was the...
Imperatriz shoots for four straight in Manikato Stakes
A fourth win at Moonee Valley beckons for Imperatriz when the mare faces six rivals in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Saturday's 1200m sprint will be the fourth consecutive run at the track for Imperatriz who started the ball rolling with victory in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) in March. This campaign...
Two Cox Plate 2023 hopes for leading yard
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will back-up Gold Trip into the Cox Plate after all the early indications are that he has taken no harm from his tough run in the Caulfield Cup. Gold Trip will be joined in Australia's weight-for-age championship at Moonee Valley on Saturday by three-year-old King Colorado. The...
Magic Time targets The Invitation at Randwick
Grahame Begg is confident Magic Time has what it takes to secure a big pay-day in Saturday's The Invitation at Randwick after she won her fourth race and second at Group 3 level from just six starts last time out. Sent forward by Nash Rawiller second up in the Group 3 The Nivison...
