Horse Racing News
No Short cuts as pressure on The Everest 2023 heats up
It will be a case of sink or swim for at least half a dozen Everest hopefuls when they clash in a spectacular renewal of $1 million The Shorts. A field of 12 will contest the Group 2 sprint and of those only Mazu is guaranteed a slot in next month’s...
G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes credentials on the line for Pivot City
Rising star Pivot City will put his Coolmore Stud Stakes credentials on the line as he competes in the Poseidon Stakes at Flemington this Saturday. The colt, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, displayed exceptional talent with a dominant win at his sole start in Bendigo last month. However, his...
Gai Waterhouse elevated to Legend Status
Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse is set to make history by becoming a Legend in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, joining her late father, Tommy Smith, in receiving the industry’s highest honour. The ceremony will take place on November 23, 2023, at Optus Stadium in Perth. Trainer Clarry Conners, with a...
Simon Miller looking forward to Amelia’s Jewel's east coast debut
West Australian trainer Simon Miller is no stranger to Melbourne racing. After cutting his teeth in Victoria with a number of stables, Miller moved to Perth 15 years ago to begin his training career and is now one of the leading conditioners. Miller has been back to Melbourne on occasions with the odd runner or two, but he...
Alligator Blood 'like a fine cheddar'
Gai Waterhouse says Alligator Blood is like a fine cheddar after watching the galloper go through his paces in preparation for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The seven-year-old is now in his fourth preparation for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and Waterhouse is amazed at how Alligator Blood keeps coming...
Nominations in for Makybe Diva Stakes day at Flemington
Some of the top horses around will line up on Makybe Diva Stakes day with the G1 such an important Spring guide. In that feature, Amelia’s Jewel ($8) is one of the entries but is also in the mares race on the card where she is more likely to run. But others...
Sunshine In Paris secures a slot in The Everest 2023
Te Akau Racing will stick to its original plan and remain in Victoria with Imperatriz, but another Group 2-winning mare from Saturday has been engaged for The Everest. Sheraco Stakes winner Sunshine In Paris will represent Queensland stud farm Aquis in the $20 million The Everest at Randwick on October 14. The...
First running of the 7 Stakes features on a big day at Randwick
With the old George Main Stakes (now King Charles III Stakes) to be run on Everest day, the new 7 Stakes will take its place run under the same conditions. It is one of two million dollar events on a massive day of carnival action at Randwick. Fangirl ($3 picklebet) tries to...
One-time Melbourne Cup fancy returns at Flemington
Ashrun’s owners will be rewarded for their patience when the one-time Melbourne Cup fancy makes his return at Flemington this Saturday. The eight-year-old son of Authorized will have his first run in almost three years when he steps out in the $150,000 Australian Childhood Foundation Plate over 1700 metres. It will be...
Think It Over to contest the $1m 7 Stakes
Kerry Parker is set to implement the final stage of his initial three-part plan for comeback galloper Think It Over before committing to the horse’s path for the remainder of the spring. The 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner will make his next appearance in Saturday’s $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) at...
