Horse Racing News
Mile test for Magnificent Andy in Hyperion Stakes
A strong showing by Magnificent Andy in Saturday’s Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Belmont could present a good dilemma for trainer Stephen Miller. The gelding will start over the mile for the first time in his career, having never run beyond 1500m in his career to date. Miller said if Magnificent...
Star sprinter in doubt for the G1 Kingsford Smith Cup
Bella Nipotina will have to pass a raceday veterinary examination before being permitted to start in Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare presented with an issue when the first round of vet tests were conducted on Friday morning. Racing Queensland stewards deemed her to...
Sun shining, but Tannhauser out to end stallion’s streak
The recent success of The Autumn Sun’s progeny has given Chris Waller a few ‘proud Dad’ moments, although far from championing the stallion’s success this weekend, Waller will be trying to halt his classic run in the Queensland Derby. Having overseen the horse’s illustrious racing career, Waller has been chuffed to watch...
Fresh is Best for Snow Patrol in Fred Best Classic
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr had been hopeful Snow Patrol could develop into a middle-distance galloper being a son of Contributer. The former Godolphin galloper had proven himself over distances ranging from 1400m to 2000m and Price and Kent Jnr had the same hopes for Snow Patrol. But the gelding’s one attempt beyond...
Hosier hoping to rain on rivals’ Lord Mayors Cup parade
A forecast for rain in Sydney this weekend is music to the ears of Mark Minervini, who is keen to see Lord Mayors Cup hopeful Hosier back on rain-affected ground following a frustrating start to his campaign. The gelding has won eight of his 11 appearances on soft and heavy tracks but...
Chris Waller looking to future with Rosehill 2YO brigade
The more precocious two-year-olds might be in the paddock, but the final two months of the Sydney season are renowned for unearthing late-blooming stars of the future. Ozzmosis launched his career during the post-carnival period 12 months ago before going on the win the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes in the spring,...
In-form Waterford set for home track Lord Mayors Cup assault
Wide barrier draws in Sydney and Brisbane have convinced Chris Waller to keep Waterford closer to home to tackle the Lord Mayors Cup at his local circuit. The gelding drew gate 13 at Eagle Farm and 14 at Rosehill and Waller couldn’t see the point in sending him on the long road trip...
Ashford Street in line for Caulfield races repeat
Tom Dabernig will attempt to keep an unblemished record with stable newcomer Ashford Street when the gelding heads to a sprint race at Caulfield. Successful at his first start since transferring from fellow Warrnambool trainer Ken Elford, Ashford Street heads to the Manhari Metals Handicap (1100m) on Saturday, chasing successive wins at Caulfield. Dabernig said Ashford...
Blake Shinn to navigate wide draw on Bittercreek
The wide barrier problem facing the Leon and Troy Corstens-trainer Bittercreek at Eagle Farm will all be left to leading jockey Blake Shinn. While not faced with the extreme outside draw like he is on Warmonger in the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m), Shinn is faced with the daunting prospect on jumping...
Left Field opportunity for Kerrin McEvoy at Rosehill
Top jockey Kerrin Mcevoy’s return from injury will come full circle at Rosehill where his eight rides include Brad Widdup’s lightly raced sprinter Left Field. It was Widdup’s stable star Tintookie who McEvoy fell from in the final race at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day, suffering a vertebrae injury that sidelined him...
