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Horse Racing News

  • Draw suits Imperatriz in William Reid Stakes

    Star mare Imperatriz will bid to keep her unbeaten record at Moonee Valley intact when she seeks a second win in the William Reid Stakes. Imperatriz won the 1200m Group 1 sprint last year before going on to take the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m), the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m)… Read More »

     
  • Former jockey Harold Light passes away

    Racing NSW has been advised that former jockey Harold Light passed away recently aged 87. Harold was a well-known figure around Randwick and was a long-time foreman for the legendary trainer Bart Cummings AM. Mr Light rode plenty of winners in the city and was a very prominent rider at… Read More »

     
  • Golden Slipper favourites fare well at barrier draw

    Gai Waterhouse is aiming to win her eighth Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and her second with co-trainer Adrian Bott, and their team of six have largely drawn low with headline act Storm Boy drawn barrier two for the $5 million race. The stable are enjoying a record two-year-old season and from… Read More »

     
  • Craig Williams retains Mr Brightside ride

    Lindsay Park Racing has ended speculation Craig Williams would be replaced aboard Mr Brightside, confirming the star rider had been booked for the Australian Cup. Williams’ ride aboard the six-time Group 1 winner in last Saturday’s $4 million All-Star Mile, in which the pair finished second to Pride Of Jenni, was… Read More »

     
  • MVRC announce key date changes for spring features

    Major Spring Carnival races at Moonee Valley are undergoing significant shifts, with the Group 1 Manikato Stakes moving to AFL Grand Final Eve. This change, along with others, aims to optimise the program for Australia’s top sprinters. The Group 2 Feehan Stakes will also relocate to September 27, enhancing its… Read More »

     
  • Perfect starting point for Amelia’s Jewel

    Glamour mare Amelia’s Jewel took the first step towards the $5 million Quokka (1200m) when finishing a close second in a Belmont trial this morning (Monday). Restrained to last in a four horse trial by jockey, Patrick Carbery, Amelia’s Jewel closed off her 1000m heat strongly when chasing down pacesetter, Bopping… Read More »

     
  • Darren Weir pleads guilty on welfare and conduct charges

    Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir pleaded guilty to seven charges in a tribunal hearing concerning the use of a jigger on his former racehorses. Weir’s defense entered not guilty pleas on charges related to race outcome corruption but admitted guilt on welfare and conduct charges. CCTV footage displayed Weir using… Read More »

     
  • Veight chases Group 1 in George Ryder Stakes

    Dual Guineas runner-up Veight is set to take on the older horses in the George Ryder Stakes in his latest bid to snare a valuable Group 1 win. The George Ryder on Saturday will also be an important exercise as Veight’s connections eye a longer-term aim of the $10 million Golden… Read More »

     
  • Queuing up for a crack at Imperatriz

    The shadow of Imperatriz looms large, but Shane Oxlade is not shying away from the challenge of this Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes with Queman . The Oakleigh Plate winner will look to continue his progression when he takes to weight-for-age at the highest level for the first time in the… Read More »

     
  • Michael Freedman has faith in Manaal

    Michael Freedman has heard the talk about the two-year-old colts being better than the fillies ahead of this Saturday’s Golden Slipper, but he is not letting it affect his belief in Manaal. The daughter of Tassort will take on the likes of Storm Boy, Switzerland and Straight Charge in the $5 million Group 1… Read More »

     
  • Hey Fat Cat’s connections contemplate Hong Kong offers

    Robbie Laing, trainer of Hey Fat Cat, hinted at the possibility of the talented three-year-old heading to Hong Kong amidst considerable interest from the Asian racing jurisdiction. Laing revealed that enticing offers have been made for the gelding, reflecting his potential and recent performances. Hey Fat Cat showcased his ability… Read More »

     
  • Eneeza in line for Golden Slipper opportunity

    A minor setback faced by Victorian filly Eneeza last week could lead to an unexpected opportunity at the Golden Slipper on Saturday. Co-trainer Katherine Coleman explained that their original plan to target the Group 2 Magic Night Stakes had to be abandoned due to the setback. Instead, the setback paved… Read More »

     
  • Bella Nipotina set to renew rivalry with Imperatriz

    Star mare Bella Nipotina is set to renew her rivalry with Imperatriz in Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. Last year, Imperatriz made a splash in the same race, starting a winning streak that included six victories. Bella Nipotina’s managing owner, Michael Christian, acknowledges the challenge… Read More »

     
  • Neasham hoping for a Galaxy full of Sunshine

    Having forfeited an Everest berth due to injury, Sunshine In Paris will be looking to make up for lost time when she kicks off her latest campaign in the Group 1 The Galaxy. The mare secured the slot held by Aquis following her stunning first-up win in the Sheraco Stakes in… Read More »

     
  • Weather watch on Maher mares

    The weather could determine where two of Ciaron Maher’s star sprinting mares line up. Bella Nipotina and I Am Me have been entered for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday along with the Group 1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill. I Am Me is not at… Read More »

     
  • G1 winning jockey falls asleep before feature race

    Top jockey Tyler Schiller incurred a fine from stewards at Rosehill on Saturday after he failed to attend the pre-race parade for the Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) due to being asleep in the jockeys’ room. Schiller, who did not participate in the previous race, had unintentionally fallen asleep in the… Read More »

     
  • Zougotcha too classy in Coolmore Classic

    An injury to stable favourite Fangirl made for a tough week in the Chris Waller stable, but Zougotcha provided the perfect balm with a determined victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic. Zougotcha ($3.30 fav) defied a recent hoodoo for favourites and topweight of 57kg to deny all challengers in Saturday’s $1 million… Read More »

     
  • Pride Of Jenni too fast in All Star Mile

    Teaming up with owner Tony Ottobre has changed the fortunes of former Irish jockey Declan Bates. Two Group 1 wins in the spring aboard Pride Of Jenni have been added to on Saturday when the Ciaron Maher-trained mare led throughout to claim the $4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield. “Tony,… Read More »

     
  • Zardozi lays down challenge to star NZ filly

    James Cummings is welcoming a clash with star New Zealand filly Orchestral after Zardozi served a reminder of her talents with a dashing victory in the Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill. The pair is on a collision course towards the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) in two weeks and Cummings believes it… Read More »

     
  • Golden Slipper surprise for Bold Bastille

    Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes will hold talks with the ownership group of Bold Bastille over a potential Golden Slipper start after her impressive win at Caulfield. The filly led throughout to claim the Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1100m) on Saturday to keep dreams alive of starting… Read More »

     
 
 
 
 
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