Horse Racing News
Johnny Rocker set for G1 Moir Stakes return
When Johnny Rocker first entered the stable of Nick Ryan, he was told to aim for the stars and then work your way down. The former Brisbane galloper had his first start for Ryan at Flemington back in January and the trainer thought Johnny Rocker would go there and win. However, the Flemington-based...
Payne gelding out-Foxes rivals
The stars finally aligned for Fox Fighter as the gelding relished a solid pace and firm track to storm to a last-stride victory in Saturday’s Mounties Group Handicap (1200m). Sneaking under the guard of most punters, the six-year-old was sent out at $41 with bookmakers and scored his first win in almost...
JMac secures Front Page in The Kosciuszko
James Mcdonald is the new jockey for Kosciuszko favourite Front Page with confirmation the horse’s regular rider Tyler Schiller will be in Melbourne to ride Fawkner Park in the Caulfield Cup. Trainer Matthew Dale confirmed he had booked Sydney’s leading hoop for the prized mount on the country sprinter, who will be chasing a...
Recommendation set to target Oakleigh Plate
The Ciaron Maher-trained Recommendation completed a Stakes race treble for the campaign at Caulfield with his victory in the Group 3 Vale Black Caviar (1100m). Recommendation took out the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) followed by the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1200m) to start his campaign and was...
The Golden Eagle plans for Craig
The Golden Eagle at Rosehill is still two months away but that is the direction Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young would like to head with imported galloper Craig. The three-time winner from six starts collected the Stow Robotics Handicap (1400m) coming off a short break and following a jump-out at Cranbourne on...
Young Werther to head to the Turnbull Stakes
After a debut win at Geelong, it took Young Werther another 22 starts to win for the second time. Success in the Quayclean Handicap (2000m) on Saturday was Young Werther’s fifth from a career now spanning 34 starts, prompting Danny O’Brien to quip the gelding is getting better with age. “He was always...
First Settler likely to return in the Poseidon Stakes
Yulong will further showcase its impressive arsenal of three-year-old colts at Cranbourne on Monday when First Settler ramps up his spring campaign. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained youngster will have an 800m jumpout in preparation for a probable return in the $175,000 Listed Poseidon Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on September 14. Yulong...
Quintessa too smart first-up at Caulfield races
Having been tried as a stayer during her three-year-old days, Quintessa will be kept to shorter trips after her first-up win at Caulfield. Having her first start since running fourth in the Group 1 ATC Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in April, Quintessa resumed with a brave first-up win in the Group 3...
Storm Boy makes early Spring statement in San Domenico Stakes
Boom colt Storm Boy has made an early spring statement with a devastating first-up win in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill, prompting connections to reassess their plans and consider an Everest tilt. The hulking three-year-old, who started a $2.35 equal bookmakers favourite, showcased sustained speed to lead throughout in Saturday’s 1100-metre...
Autumn Glow reaffirms star quality at Rosehill races
Chris Waller is likely to resist taking on the colts and geldings in the Golden Rose with rising star Autumn Glow, despite the filly making a seamless transition to Group company with another classy performance at Rosehill. Instead, the champion trainer is leaning towards keeping her to her own age and sex...
