Horse Racing News
Golden Eagle prospect lands at Royal Ascot
Docklands is closely-related to an OTI Racing horse who was a Black Type performer in Australia and the Harry Eustace-trained colt might see himself carrying the same colours Down Under after winning on Day 3 at Royal Ascot. The half-brother to Harbour Views took his record to three wins from five starts,...
Nathan Doyle heads to town with Overriding
Up-and-coming filly Overriding has already rewarded the faith of trainer Nathan Doyle and her biggest payday might be yet to come. The Newcastle trainer was drawn to the filly’s athleticism when he spied her at the yearling sales and being a daughter of unfashionable sire Star Turn, he picked her up...
Longvillers crunched in Civic Stakes
He has won two of the past three renewals of the Tattersall’s Tiara but Jason Collett won’t be adding to that record this year, the top jockey instead staying closer to home to chase a first Civic Stakes success. After breaking through for his maiden Group 1 win aboard Invincibella in the...
Drop in weight to suit Epic Centre at Caulfield
Trainer Clayton Douglas is banking on a drop in weight and some slightly firmer footing being advantageous for Epic Centre at Caulfield. Epic Centre will be chasing a third win from his past four starts when he heads out for the Take It To The Neds Level Handicap (1000m) on Saturday. The three-year-old scored successive wins at Seymour and Sale...
Artorius out to broaden appeal in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Saturday night’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot has the potential to make Artorius a stallion with worldwide appeal and make some Australian breeders look like shrewd investors in the process. The 1207-metre Group 1 will be the final start for the son of Flying Artie before he embarks on...
William Pike has sights set on Rogan Josh Stakes
Champion jockey William Pike can see no reason why Fear The Wind can’t continue his charge to another victory at Belmont on Saturday. William Pike and Fear The Wind are on the crest of a winning wave and will look to keep that momentum going in the Rogan Josh Stakes (2200m). Fear The Wind...
Six-time Group One winner Desert War dies
Australia’s horseracing world mourns the passing of champion racehorse Desert War. Desert War gained fame as an Australian Thoroughbred gelding with an impressive record, including six Group One (G1) wins. Among his victories were the Epsom Handicap, which he won twice in 2004 and 2005, the Chipping Norton Stakes, LKS Mackinnon Stakes,...
Chris Hyland expects Katsu to bounce back at Caulfield
Chris Hyland expects a fitter Katsu to get back into winning form when he steps out at Caulfield. Hyland is the assistant-trainer for Grahame Begg who has prepared Katsu to win four of his seven starts. Katsu heads to Caulfield for the first time when he runs in the Take It To The Neds Level Handicap (1000m) on...
Matthew Smith has plenty of Time for latest import
A combination of wide barriers and uncertainty over track conditions has trainer Matthew Smith keeping his options open with several of his scheduled runners at Randwick. Smith has paid up for five horses but only two are sure to take their place – Astero, who needs to go to the races despite...
Super Strike chasing first Australian win at Randwick
A trouble-free preparation has laid the foundation for former New Zealander Super Strike to break through for his first Australian win at Randwick. The six-year-old was a Group 3 performer across the Tasman but spent almost two years on the sidelines through injury before connections brought him to Sydney last spring. While...