Horse Racing News
Lady of Camelot secures spot in The Everest 2024
Golden Slipper-winning filly Lady Of Camelot has become the latest horse confirmed for a start in the $20 million The Everest. The three-year-old’s owner, Sir Owen Glenn, reached an agreement with James Harron Bloodstock to lease its slot for 2024, paving the way for Lady Of Camelot to take her place in...
Warmonger takes next step on Cups path
The countdown is on towards the feature Cups and the Turnbull Stakes Day meeting at Flemington is moving day in many eyes. The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) on Saturday is a race, in particular, that shines the light on the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on October 19 with Verry...
Gai’s quest for next 2025 Golden Slipper begins
Gai Waterhouse has had plenty to get excited about on Epsom Handicap Day over the years, but it is not just the Group 1s that have had her up and about. The Hall of Fame trainer gets just as excited about pulling the covers off her juveniles in the Breeders’ Plate and...
Flight Stakes 2024 rematch for Tea Rose quinella
Autumn Glow is a long odds-on favourite to continue her winning march in the Flight Stakes, and a rival trainer admits it might take the Chris Waller filly having an off day to bring about her first defeat. John O’Shea and Tom Charlton will be represented in the Group 1 by Snow In May,...
Arkansaw Kid chasing the money
The decision by Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes to geld Arkansaw Kid has already paid a dividend, with more expected. Up for grabs for Arkansaw Kid is the potential to race for $30 million in two upcoming Sydney races, but first there is the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m)...
Without A Fight wont defend Melbourne Cup title
Last year’s winner of the Melbourne Cup, Without A Fight, is a notable omission from the 72 horses that remain in contention for Australia’s great race. Without A Fight was topweight when weights were released on September 17, but the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper, who has not raced since winning...
Eliyass set for Melbourne debut in the Turnbull Stakes
Exciting French-bred galloper Eliyass is set to have his first start in Melbourne after galloping at the track on Tuesday. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained galloper worked with stablemate Just Fine on the course proper at Flemington, the venue for his Melbourne debut in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) on...
Storm Boy locked in for The Everest 2024
Storm Boy has been added to the list of horses who will contest this year’s The Everest with Coolmore opting for the rich sprint over stretching him out to the 1600 metres of the Caulfield Guineas. The high-priced son of Justify will fill Coolmore’s slot in the $20 million 1200m race at...
Royal Patronage draws barrier 17 for the Epsom Handicap
Kovalica has not won a race since his victory in the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) with the Chris Waller stable hoping the now five-year-old can atone for an unlucky defeat in last year’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m). “Kovalica is probably the headline horse. He has been off his best form for...
Japanese stars set for Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate assault
Two of Japan’s top thoroughbreds, Prognosis and Warp Speed, are set to arrive in Australia on Monday to target the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, respectively. Prognosis, trained by Mitsumasa Nakauchida, is eyeing the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. The high-class contender boasts strong form, particularly through his close battles with last...
