Horse Racing News
Melbourne Cup fancy steps out at trials
The leading stables are beginning to roll out their spring carnival big guns and Melbourne Cup fancy Goldman is among the first of the stars to hit the trial track this week. The up-and-coming stayer is unbeaten in three Australian starts and shares early favouritism for Australia’s most famous race, alongside...
Return to Caulfield suits Nicolini Vito
The Lindsay Park stable of Ben and J D Hayes is again looking forward to seeing Nicolini Vito racing around a bend. After a first-up performance down the straight at Flemington on July 1 in which Nicolini Vito finished fifth, the gelding returns to Caulfield on Saturday to run in the...
Lightning Stakes on the cards for Epic Centre
Mornington trainer Clayton Douglas will consider a trip to Adelaide for the final Stakes race of the season after Epic Centre scored a midweek win at Sandown. The Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m) at Morphettville on Saturday week is an option for the three-year-old after Epic Centre registered his third win in his past five starts when taking...
Damien Oliver chases Bletchingly Stakes win at Caulfield
Jockey Damien Oliver will be looking to the colours carried to victory in the opening race at Sandown to provide him another Stakes race win at Caulfield. Flying Concello took out the Join MRC For 2023/24 Handicap (1300m) on Wednesday for Lindsay Park trainers Ben and Jd Hayes and Oliver will wear those blue and...
Juddmonte International becomes a win-and-you’re-in race for the Cox Plate
The stakes have been raised for the highly anticipated Cox Plate as the Juddmonte International at York has now become a win-and-you’re-in race for the prestigious Australian event. This exciting announcement solidifies the strong international ties between the two races, ensuring that the winner of the Juddmonte International secures a well-deserved...
Sibaaq back and ready for the Winter Challenge
The Winter Challenge will be a campaign starting point for Sibaaq, but Annabel Neasham is looking for a bold performance as the import bids to reignite his career after a lacklustre autumn. Placed in the Five Diamonds Prelude and the Big Dance last spring, Sibaaq just missed out on a $2 million...
Time for Brereton to deliver in Bletchingly Stakes
Trainer Peter Moody has put Brereton on notice ahead of his upcoming outing at Caulfield. Moody had the option of starting Brereton in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) on Saturday but has instead elected to start the colt in Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1200m). Brereton is back in Melbourne after two runs in...
Melbourne Cup 2023 contenders set to trial at Rosehill
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s Melbourne Cup 2023 contenders are ready to showcase their form as they participate in crucial trials at Rosehill on Friday. One of their leading hopes, Goldman, will begin his journey to the 2023 Melbourne Cup in the opening trial over 1000 metres, where he will face...
Gold Trip set to target the Caulfield Cup 2023
The spring campaign of Gold Trip, the defending Melbourne Cup champion, is expected to be influenced by historical trends, with the Caulfield Cup 2023 emerging as the most likely target. While no topweight in the Melbourne Cup has successfully defended their title, there is a connection to the Caulfield Cup that...
English Trainer Richard Pegum sets sights on the Melbourne Cup
Richard Pegum, a prominent owner, has set his sights on the Melbourne Cup with the highly promising Scriptwriter, following the impressive performance of the son of Churchill in England over the weekend. After racing predominantly over hurdles, Scriptwriter switched back to the flat for Royal Ascot, finishing seventh in the Copper...
