Horse Racing News
Jameka’s boy Federer impresses on debut
Jameka was a star on the track and she proved she can also throw a nice type with Federer indicating he is well above-average in a brilliant debut victory at Ballarat on Thursday. The son of Dundeel unwound a powerful finish to demolish his rivals by 3-1/2 lengths in the 1400-metre Porter...
Career not over yet for Valour Road
After a winless winter campaign, the veteran gelding’s career isn’t finished yet and he’ll return to defend his Idyllic Prince Stakes (1300m) crown on August 24. Trainer Simon Miller said Valour Road is on song for his first-up run, albeit he’s mindful the nine-year-old is reaching the latter stages of a wonderful career. “He...
Entries taken for the Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup
The spring picture has got a little clearer with the nominations closing for two of the three features in Melbourne, the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate. Tuesday saw 173 horses entered for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on October 19 while there were 137 nominations for the Group 1 Cox...
Chris Waller keeping the faith in Victoria Derby winner
Chris Waller saw some positive signs in Manzoice’s first preparation as a gelding and he remains hopeful the Victoria Derby winner can continue to build on that this spring. The 2022 classic victor will be the first of Waller’s Group 1 brigade to kick off their season when he resumes in the...
Maher with strong Travis Harrison Cup hand
Trainer Ciaron Maher has more than half the runners in the Travis Harrison Cup at Moonee Valley with half those runners on a potential Cups campaign. Smokin’ Romans, Interpretation and Duke De Sessa feature among nominations for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October, while Too Close The Sun, Normandy Bridge and Wyclif will also...
Daggers puts rivals to the sword
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable were expecting a positive debut at Sandown from Daggers but did not see the demolition job he did on his rivals. A half-brother to stablemate Muramasa, Daggers showed a scintillating turn of foot to claim the Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Plate (1300m) on Wednesday. Muramasa was...
Giga Kick rider decision nears
Who will be aboard star sprinter Giga Kick when he makes his return in the Concorde Stakes could become clearer next week when the gelding steps out in Sydney. The five-year-old had his most serious workout of what has been a lengthy campaign at Mornington on Wednesday when he finished second in...
Luke Fernie thrilled with Devoted pick up
Luke Fernie was rapt with the run of Devoted in Melbourne on Saturday, driving ambitious Ascot carnival plans later this year. The Perth-owned six-year-old turned up for his Flemington challenge with a second placing behind Gentleman Roy in a 1410m handicap. Currently under the care of the Hayes brothers, Ben, JD and Will,...
Godolphin stars impress at Rosehill
James Cummings and the Godolphin race programmers will now get serious about putting Spring plans in place for some of their biggest names after a solid session of trials at Rosehill on Tuesday morning. Tom Kitten and Zardozi fought out one trial, Aft Cabin and Kallos ran one-two in another and Pericles was runner-up at a session...
Star Sydney pair Melbourne bound
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable is looking to bring two of last season’s leading two-year-olds to Melbourne in search of spring riches. Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot is expected to commence her tilt at The Everest in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley next month while...
