Horse Racing News
Valley Forge kicks off at Sandown
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will get their first look at imported galloper Valley Forge under race conditions at Sandown. An out-and-out stayer, Valley Forge steps out in the Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1600m) on Saturday. Valley Forge was purchase for 100,000 Guineas at the Tattersalls Horses’ In Training Sale last year and...
Arrowfield Stud boss in Love with Finland’s filly
As someone who has built one of Australia’s largest breeding and racing operations, John Messara has experienced many satisfying moments on the racetrack. So, when the Arrowfield Stud boss says a win by Miracle Of Love in Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 JJ Atkins would be up there among the sweetest...
Winx's half-sister City Of Lights chasing a racing fairytale
A racing fairytale could unfold at the Sunshine Coast on July 1 as City Of Lights, the half-sister of the legendary racehorse Winx, sets her sights on the $300,000 Group 3 Winx Guineas (1600m). Following her impressive debut victory at Geelong, City Of Lights, sired by the esteemed Japanese stallion Deep...
Star Aussie sprinters gear up for Royal Ascot
Star sprinters Artorius and Cannonball, along with filly Coolangatta, are gearing up for their highly anticipated appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot. The trio is scheduled to fly out to the United Kingdom on Wednesday night, with their trainers expressing confidence in their preparations. “He had a piece of work yesterday (Monday)...
Australian Bloodstock buy star International to target Cox Plate 2023
Australian Bloodstock has completed the purchase of one of its highest-rated international horses to date, Irish Guineas runner-up New Energy. The colt will now join the team of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, with the Cox Plate as the targeted race. “On exposed form, he is probably the highest-rated horse we have...
Mahamedeis lands debut hurdle win at Sale
After a successful flat career, Mahamedeis has made an immediate impact over jumps with a debut hurdle victory at Sale. The Nick Ryan-trained galloper took out the Ecycle Solutions Maiden Hurdle (3240m) on Wednesday to register his first win in 675 days. Despite drifting in the market to start the $3.40 favourite, Mahamedeis, under Tom...
Bob Charley Stakes meeting at Randwick the next stop for Ozzmosis
The appearance of exciting two-year-old Ozzmosis is set to be one of the highlights of the Bob Charley Stakes meeting at Randwick as the youngster steps up to Saturday grade for the first time. A $250,000 Magic Millions purchase, the Zoustar colt created a strong impression with three impressive barrier trial wins...
Boom 3YO one to watch at Sandown
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr have a happy knack of finding the right type of unraced New Zealand galloper to show its ability in Australia. Globe was a galloper sourced from New Zealand that has won four times from as many starts for the trainers while one of their latest projects is Golden Path...
Numerian tracking towards The Q22 defence
Since undergoing a name change and prizemoney boost, the Q22 has been a happy hunting ground for trainer Annabel Neasham, who will bid to continue her clean sweep of the new-look race with defending titleholder Numerian. Formerly the P J O’Shea Stakes, the feature was revamped and in 2021, Zaaki took...
Grahame Begg believes Cardinal Gem can win the Stradbroke Handicap
Fine weather, a favourable barrier draw and a fit racehorse are the ingredients Grahame Begg says can give him a first win in the Stradbroke Handicap. Begg has finished second twice in the Group 1 1400m handicap and third once and believes Cardinal Gem can break that drought at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Cardinal Gem...