Horse Racing News
Militarize to press onto the Cox Plate 2023
Despite a disappointing performance as the beaten favourite in the Caulfield Guineas, it appears that Militarize's connections are still committed to the $5 million Cox Plate. The son of Dundeel failed to make a significant impact in the 1600-meter classic on Saturday, dropping back to near the rear after a poor...
NZ punter wins $10 Million Dollars on The Everest
A New Zealand punter has won $10 million by accurately predicting the finishing order of 12 horses in The Everest through a TAB promotion. The punter, from Auckland, discovered the competition while betting on the Rugby World Cup and decided to give it a shot. Their selections, made without much thought, turned...
Waller’s Fangirl snares King Charles III Stakes crown
Chris Waller's 153rd Group 1 win has been a special one with Fangirl carrying the Ingham family's famous cerise silks to a commanding victory over top miler Mr Brightside in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes at Randwick. The Ingham family has been a constant on Waller's training journey, backing the champion...
Cox Plate favourite gets first glimpse of Moonee Valley
James McDonald is satisfied with the progress Romantic Warrior has made towards the Cox Plate since the Hong Kong star's last start defeat in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington. Fresh from notching his 81st victory at Group One level at Randwick on Saturday, James McDonald took an evening flight to Melbourne to...
Vienna Princess takes Silver to stamp The Golden Eagle claims
Improved mare Vienna Princess has all but booked herself a spot in the $10 million Golden Eagle with a commanding victory in an important lead-up at Randwick. Prepared by Chris Waller, the four-year-old has taken time to hit her straps and while she emerged from winter benchmark grade to post an impressive...
Lofty could Strike on Caulfield Cup day
A jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday will determine if Lofty Strike makes his racetrack return on the final day of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. Lofty Strike is entered for the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) on Saturday as a lead-up to his main spring target, the Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on the final...
Front Page goes back-to-back in the $2m Kosciuszko
At the corresponding meeting last year, Matthew Dale approached fellow trainer Geoff Duryea to congratulate him on winning The Kosciuszko with Front Page. Fast forward 12 months and the two men found themselves sharing the spotlight after Front Page made it back-to-back victories in the $2 million country feature at Randwick, the now-retired...
Alligator Blood wins seventh G1 in the Might And Power Stakes
Gai Waterhouse described him as 'special' and Alligator Blood will get the chance to further endear himself to the Hall of Fame trainer after his win in Saturday's Group 1 The Might And Power at Caulfield. The gelding's first win at 2000 metres, which came in dominant style, was all Waterhouse needed to...
Think About It too good in The Everest 2023
What has felt like the longest week of Joe Pride's life has also turned out to be the most momentous. Pride went into Saturday's $20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick with the $4.40 bookie favourite Think About It and last year's runner-up Private Eye ($7) and walked away with the...
Griff gives Maher and Eustace first G1 Caulfield Guineas win
A wayward Griff has overcome the widest barrier to provide Ciaron Maher and David Eustace with their first victory in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. Taking the bull by the horns, jockey Ben Melham took Griff across the front of the field to lead in the early stages and looked to be comfortably holding...
