Horse Racing News
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...
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...
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...
Price, Kent punt on Welwal
Welwal will continue his career with Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr after the imported gelding was bought by a stable client at this week’s Inglis Digital sale. AG Bloodstock paid $330,000 for the five-year-old son of Shalaa, who came to Australia in the spring of 2022 and had his first start for...
Mark Newhaven hits jackpot with Mariamia
If ever John Kelly wanted to pass himself off as a genius, now would be his time to strike. Newhaven Park sold the top lot of Day 2 at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, Group 1-winning Toronado mare Mariamia, who is off to Yulong after selling for $1.8 million. Her sale...
Knucklebones out for Caulfield races revenge
The Waikato Stud colours carried by I Wish I Win will also be seen in Melbourne on Saturday when Knucklebones runs at Caulfield. I Wish I Win is favourite for the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday while Knucklebones is near the top of the market for the...
