Tuesday, August 30 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) has returned to Victoria in good form after spelling in Queensland over winter and is pleasing trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr ahead of his first-up run in the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke (1400m) at Caulfield next month.
Sunday, August 28 2022
Mike Moroney was hoping he was not needed for two tributes this week, but when he watched Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) turn in a distinctly un-Tofane run in the $1m Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) on Saturday, he was content to finally turn the page on her grand racing career.
Saturday, August 27 2022
With a super-impressive start to his Australian career at Caulfield on Saturday, Waikato Stud’s multiple Group One placegetter I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential big-race contender during the Melbourne spring carnival.
Thursday, August 25 2022
Andrew Forsman has enjoyed his share of glory days in Australia, but a midweek victory in Victoria held special significance for the Cambridge trainer.
Wednesday, August 24 2022
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are upbeat about the chances of I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) ahead of his first-up run in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Wednesday, August 24 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche (NZ) (Vadamos) could be in for a big spring according to his trainer Chris Waller.
Wednesday, August 24 2022
A variety of Australian features remain in the mix for highly regarded three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood), who has already made an impact across the Tasman.
Wednesday, August 24 2022
The Mike Moroney-trained Japanese Emperor (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) made the perfect start to his career at Sandown on Wednesday, coming with a late charge to score going away in a three-year-old event over 1200m.
Tuesday, August 23 2022
Trainer Amy McDonald couldn’t be any happier with Flying Agent (NZ) (Raise The Flag) ahead of the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday.
Monday, August 22 2022
Three-year-old colt Virtuous Circle narrowly prevailed in the Hugh Wallace-Smith Handicap (1500m) at The Valley on Saturday, to make the perfect start to his classic season.
Monday, August 22 2022
Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien pulled the right rein with comeback galloper Showmanship, who ventured to Sydney and landed the Gr.3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Monday, August 22 2022
Tavistock mare Niffler was back to winning ways at Randwick where she coasted home under a perfect ride from James McDonald.
Monday, August 22 2022
The connections of Verry Elleegant are looking forward to getting the mare over more ground after a disappointing first-up run in France overnight.
Monday, August 22 2022
Love Reigns became her sire U S Navy Flag’s second stakes winner when she was victorious in the US$150,000 Bolton Landing Stakes (1100m) at Saratoga on Sunday.
Saturday, August 20 2022
Trainer Bjorn Baker is looking forward to stepping out Belluci Babe in the Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where he is looking for an improved performance from the mare.
Friday, August 19 2022
Danny O’Brien is leaning towards heading north to Sydney on Saturday with his comeback gelding Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing) to contest the Gr.3 Show County Quality (1200m).
Friday, August 19 2022
For a young trainer, Matthew Brown seems to have his head screwed on the right way.
Friday, August 19 2022
Esta La Roca (NZ) (El Roca) is the quintessential short-course specialist who will be looking to add to her record first-up at The Valley.
Thursday, August 18 2022
Mo’Unga (NZ) (Savabeel) will bid to join an illustrious group of horses to have claimed back-to-back wins in the Winx Stakes when he resumes in a star-studded renewal of the Group One opener.
Thursday, August 18 2022
Winter find Cross Talk (NZ) (Keano) will face an important career test when he extends to 1600 metres for the first time in the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.
Wednesday, August 17 2022
Group One performer Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls) has trainer Brad Widdup excited ahead of her spring preparation.
Wednesday, August 17 2022
Trainer Andrew Forsman expects to see significant improvement from Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) when he lines-up at The Valley on Saturday.
Tuesday, August 16 2022
Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) will return to his favourite track to kick-start his latest campaign and in the process edge towards a start in the Cox Plate.
Sunday, August 14 2022
Good-looking Almanzor colt Manzoice dug into his stamina reserves when railing through to land the Dooleys Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under rider Kathy O’Hara.
Sunday, August 14 2022
New Zealand-bred galloper Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has started his new campaign in winning style, with the five-year-old gelding pulling out too many stops to land the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Sunday, August 14 2022
You could throw a blanket over the first four, but the Chris Waller trained colt Manzoice (NZ) (Almanzor) found a way to salute in only his second race start at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Friday, August 12 2022
Trainers Ben and JD Hayes are dreaming of a tilt at the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) with Group One winner Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars).
Friday, August 12 2022
Group Three winner No Compromise is set to kick-off his preparation at Rosehill on Sunday over 1400m.
Friday, August 12 2022
After nine months on the sidelines, Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) makes her long awaited return to the racetrack on Saturday in the Michael Grumley Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield.
Thursday, August 11 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.
Wednesday, August 10 2022
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are already starting to dream of a Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) with their Group One performer Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel).
Wednesday, August 10 2022
I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) is gearing up for a busy spring, with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr setting their sights on plenty of feature spoils with the Group One winner.
Wednesday, August 10 2022
Elephant (NZ) (Shocking) will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign in the Gr.2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Wednesday, August 10 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.
Monday, August 08 2022
Tom Dabernig is eyeing the new season with great optimism from his Warrnambool base having recently moved into his new 40-horse on-course stable complex.
Monday, August 08 2022
Days like Sunday are what trainer Amy McDonald and her husband, jockey Lee Horner, get out of bed at ungodly hours for.
Monday, August 08 2022
Smart three-year-old Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) kept his perfect record intact when he delivered a commanding front-running performance on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday to win the Ladbrokes Live Betting Handicap (1200m).
Sunday, August 07 2022
Five-year-old gelding Lord Ardmore continued his strong winter form, making it back-to-back victories when a hard-fought winner of the Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick.
Sunday, August 07 2022
Horrifying’s golden run of form continued at Flemington on Saturday where he produced another determined performance to narrowly get the better of fellow New Zealand-bred Through Irish Eyes in the Rose Room (2530m).
Friday, August 05 2022
Racing NSW today announced a further $30 million in prizemoney increases along with record investment in infrastructure and an additional share of prizemoney for both equine welfare and stable staff.
Friday, August 05 2022
Doctors will slowly look to bring Michael Walker out of sedation as the Group One hoop continues to make positive progress after a fall on Monday.
Friday, August 05 2022
Three-year-old Proisir gelding My Truth (NZ) broke maiden ranks at Canterbury on Wednesday with a minimum of effort and the smart young galloper is tipped to extend his record as he steps up further in distance.
Wednesday, August 03 2022
The former Maher and Eustace trained Tavistock gelding Playoffs (NZ) scored a dominant win in the A$200,000 Darwin Cup (2000m) on Monday beating Savabeel eight-year-old Kaonic (NZ).
Wednesday, August 03 2022
An early decision to send Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) to Australia will give the gifted three-year-old every opportunity to stamp himself as a classic contender.
Tuesday, August 02 2022
Trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne are hoping they can emulate their success in last season’s Melbourne Spring Carnival once again this year with Elephant (NZ) (Shocking).
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