Horse Racing News
Political Debate ends two year hiatus at Randwick
Political Debate has ended a two-and-a-half year hiatus from the winner’s stall with a hard-fought victory at Randwick in what connections hope will give the Group One placegetter a much-needed confidence boost. The five-year-old’s only other win came in the Listed Phoenix Stakes at Eagle Farm in June 2022, a start...
Royal Insignia does family proud
Trainer Grahame Begg shared bittersweet news following the impressive return of Royal Insignia, who claimed victory in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Saturday. In a poignant twist, Royal Insignia’s dam, Yau Chin, was humanely euthanised just a day before the colt’s success. Yau Chin, an exceptional broodmare,...
Stradbroke Handicap the long term goal for Coastwatch
The iconic Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, and Purple Cap of the Freedman family have graced some of the most prestigious winners’ circles in Australia and beyond. These famous silks were a hallmark of success during the late 1980s to mid-2000s when the Freedman brothers—Lee, Anthony, Richard, and Michael—dominated the racing...
Schwarz smashes rivals in G2 Australia Stakes
An example of ‘owning’ a sprint race was exactly what Blake Shinn and Schwarz demonstrated with their emphatic victory in the Group 2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley, kicking off an exciting long weekend of racing. The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained sprinter built on two sharp trials in Sydney to...
Tony Gollan continues Goldmarket Handicap dominance
Tony Gollan’s dominance of the Goldmarket Handicap continued under lights at Gold Coast on Friday as Golden Boom landed the listed feature by a narrow margin. Challenged late by the Natalie McCall-trained Tiger Shark ($4.60), Golden Boom ($3.50 favourite) won the $160,000 event and notched his seventh win in 18 starts with...
My Gladiola stamps her 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes credentials
My Gladiola delivered a dazzling debut performance at Sandown, thrilling her trainer and a large group of owners with a dominant win. Competing in the filly's division of the Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) on Saturday, the John McArdle-trained two-year-old vaulted to favoritism for the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m),...
Triscay Stakes or the Country Championships Final the target for Clear Thinking
The impeccably bred mare Clear Thinking has extended her unbeaten streak to four with a gutsy win at Randwick, positioning herself for a tilt at stakes company. Sired by European champion Dubawi and out of Australian Group 1 winner Sweet Idea, Clear Thinking was acquired by Arrowfield Stud’s John Messara during...
Open Secret set for the Inglis Millennium
Trainer John Thompson headed to Randwick with debutante Open Secret, hoping to secure enough prize money to qualify for the Inglis Millennium (1100m), but he walked away with more than he bargained for. The filly not only won but also defeated $1.75 million colt United States in the process. Thompson, known...
Mick Dee strikes back after injury break
Jockey Michael Dee has made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle at Sandown following an extended stint on the sidelines due to injury. Dee partnered with the Enver Jusufovic-trained Philosopher to secure victory in the Listed W J Adams Stakes (1000m) on Saturday. Dee’s injuries stemmed from a fall at...
Maher 3YOs to step out at Sandown races
The Ciaron Maher stable is set to kick off the autumn campaigns of two promising three-year-olds, Odinson and Another Prophet, in a competitive Stakes race at Sandown this Saturday. Both will line up in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) as they gear up for more significant autumn targets. Another Prophet:...
