Horse Racing News

Switzerland

Switzerland surges clear in Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes

The Chris Waller-trained Switzerland ($5.00) appears back to his brilliant best after claiming the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m).
Herman Hesse

Herman Hesse cruises to victory in Herbert Power Stakes

Ciaron Maher and Declan Bates have combined with Herman Hesse to take out the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
El Castello

El Castello claims Group 3 Gloaming Stakes

El Castello ($6.50) picked up his third straight win of the campaign after proving too classy for his rivals in the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes...
Grinzinger Belle

Grinzinger Belle makes all in Ladies Day Vase triumph

Danny O'Brien and Damian Lane have combined with Grinzinger Belle to take out the Group 3 Ladies Day Vase at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
Aviatress

Aviatress runs away with Northwood Plume Stakes victory

Richard & Chantelle Jolly have combined with Craig Williams to take out the Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes with Aviatress at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
Uncommon James

Uncommon James set for New Zealand Group 1 sojourn

Australian sprinter Uncommon James could be in line for a trip across the Tasman to contest the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) and Group 1 Railway...
Beauty Eternal

Zac Purton chases fifth Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy

Zac Purton hopes Beauty Eternal’s class will prove decisive against quality opposition headed by fellow Group 1 winner Voyage Bubble and Galaxy Patch on Sunday.
Evaporate

Evaporate looking to cause Caulfield Guineas upset

Lindsay Park's Evaporate targets the Caulfield Guineas after winning the Stutt Stakes, with co-trainer Will Hayes confident in his gelding’s growing form.
Mornington Glory

Mornington Glory chasing further black-type success

Moir Stakes winner Mornington Glory eyes his fourth straight victory in Saturday's Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, as Gavin Bedggood keeps future plans flexible.
Vibrant Sun

Vibrant Sun continues build towards Group 1 Empire Rose

Australasian Oaks winner Vibrant Sun targets the Empire Rose Stakes following a tilt at Group 3 success at Caulfield, aiming to peak third-up for Group...
Pericles

Pericles set for Hill Stakes at Rosehill

Godolphin's Pericles heads to the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill after drawing the outside barrier in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m).
Stan Tsaikos

Stan Tsaikos poised for Alice Springs success

After missing three meetings recently through suspension, it could be a big day for jockey Stan Tsaikos at Alice Springs on Saturday.
Ellerslie

Trans-Tasman racing series unite

Southside Racing have unveiled a lucrative slot racing series this year, with those races a part of the inaugural NZ Sport Nation Champion Sprint series.
Bellatrix Star

Bellatrix Star set for Group 2 Schillaci Stakes test

If Bellatrix Star performs up to expectations in the Group 2 Schillaci Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday, she too could be heading towards a...
Paul Payne

Reliance on interstate jockeys continues in the NT

It’s no secret that there has been a jockey shortage in the Northern Territory as NSW pair Paul Payne and Jeff Kehoe prepare for their...
Melbourne Cup winner Delta Blues has died

Melbourne Cup winner Delta Blues dies in Japan

Delta Blues, the Japanese Melbourne Cup winning horse, has died after complications with laminitis. Old Friends Japan, which looks after retired racehorses in Japan, announced...
David Eustace

David Eustace wins first race in Hong Kong, Purton slots treble

David Eustace notched his first win as trainer in his own right when Swift Ascend gave the young British horseman milestone success at Happy Valley.

All-Star Mile & The Everest receive Group 1 status

The All-Star Mile and The Everest will gain Group 1 status, marking a new chapter for both races in Australian horse racing.
Another Wil

Another Wil gains early favouritism for Toorak Handicap

The Ciaron Maher-trained Another Wil has drawn perfectly in barrier one for Saturday afternoon's Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield.
Mr Brightside

Mr Brightside to face seven rivals in Might And Power Stakes

Mr Brightside will face just seven rivals in Saturday's Group 1 Might And Power Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield, and has drawn barrier one.
Chain Of Lightning

Chain of Lightning retired after lacklustre start to spring

The Peter Moody and Catherine Coleman-trained Chain of Lightning, who stunned the racing world in this year’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes, has been officially...
Liam Riordan

Liam Riordan to make New Zealand debut

Liam Riordan will add to the growing list of Australian jockeys crossing the Tasman to ride in New Zealand when he heads to Ashburton on...
Super Joy N Fun

Super Joy N Fun chases back-to-back wins under lights

A quality Class 3 dash winds up Happy Valley’s eight-race fixture on Wednesday night, where Super Joy N Fun will look to continue his winning...
Fawkner Park

Fawkner Park ruled out of Group 1 Caulfield Cup

Fawkner Park will miss the Caulfield Cup after suffering a minor muscle pull. Future spring plans will be decided after vet checks later this week.
Zac Purton

Zac Purton secures Cups ride on Waller Group 1 winner

Hong Kong-based superstar Zac Purton will ride Land Legend in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after the horse's impressive win in the Metropolitan.