Bain well placed for milestone win with ex-Singapore galloper
Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor’s emergence as a training force in South Australia can continue with a maiden stakes win at Morphettville on Saturday.
Horse Racing
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‘She’ll take catching’: Bates eyes another Group 1 heist
Jockey Declan Bates is plotting another Group 1 raid at Randwick with a freewheeling mare a year after his exploits with Pride Of Jenni.
Mr Brightside cleared for Hong Kong takeoff
Champion miler Mr Brightside has been cleared to travel to Hong Kong following a jumpout at Flemington.
Stanley back home in pursuit of stakes success
Jett Stanley is on the verge of joining the senior riding ranks and a maiden stakes win at his home Bendigo track on Saturday would be fitting.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Hayes brothers ‘honoured’ to continue Moroney’s legacy
Lindsay Park brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes were “genuinely honoured” to be offered the opportunity to take over Michael Moroney’s Ballymore Stables.
Favourites day: Is this the easiest $63 multi ever?
There are six hot favourites on day two of The Championships and punters are being tempted to multi them up with a $1 all-up bet paying at least $63.
Enxuto flying but draw makes Golden Mile difficult
Trainer Robbie Griffiths will have a crack and hope for some luck with in-form galloper Enxuto in Saturday’s Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Baker’s Queen backing up to deliver another Group 1
Trainer Bjorn Baker couldn’t be happier with his Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and is confident she will handle the back-up as she strives for a third Group 1 win at Randwick.
Hill’s hectic weekend: Four flights, two AFL games and Bendigo races
Matt Hill has a heavy workload combining his race calling and AFL commentary duties, and this week’s Gather Round presents an extra challenge. But he “wouldn’t want it any other way”.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Stokes wary on second-up specialist in Golden Mile
Arran Bay has outstanding second-up record but trainer Phillip Stokes is downplaying his chances in the Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday.
Alligator Blood’s glorious career comes to a close
Hopes of Alligator Blood making a return to the track have been dashed with the seven-time Group 1 winner retired.
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Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
Royal Ascot to Adelaide: Asfoora’s next mission locked in
Last seen finishing fourth in the Nunthorpe Stakes during a stellar European campaign, Royal Ascot conqueror Asfoora will make her long-awaited return on Saturday.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
‘Made a mess of them’: Neindorf nails Morphettville treble
In-form gelding Stay Focused blew his rivals away in the Nitschke Stakes as gun jockey Lachlan Neindorf snared three winners at Morphettville.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
Nicolini Vito seals Caulfield double for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers sealed a feature double at Caulfield when they won the Victoria Handicap for the second straight year.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
‘Relief to finally win’: Country Final joy for Messara
Know Thyself’s success in the Country Championships Final meant a lot to trainer Paul Messara after a number of near-misses in the race.
Alalcance awesome in Chairman’s Quality blitz
Alalcance left many of her rivals for next week’s Sydney Cup in her wake with a dominant win in the Chairman’s Quality while Verry Elleegant’s relation, Belle Detelle, claims the Adrian Knox.
‘Cool dude’ named after pub sets sights on Group 1
Trainer Will Hulbert was testing Queensland winter carnival ambitions with Thee Creek on Saturday at Eagle Farm and the young colt passed with flying colours.
Hayes points way to spring with unbeaten filly
Lindsay Park will start planning for the spring with unbeaten filly Scenic Point after her dominant win in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield.
Caulfield favourite on trial for SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will know after Saturday if Galilee Series Final favourite Statuario will be heading towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
Jollys out to repel Victorian raiders in Morphettville features
Richard and Chantelle Jolly lead the locals’ hopes of beating a strong Victorian challenge in the Dequetteville and Nitschke Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
Larkin fancies Lady In Pink in competitive Victoria Handicap
A big run is expected from Lady In Pink as the mare begins a light autumn campaign in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap before the focus turns to a Group 1 target.
‘I know I’m polarising’: Sex worker has Group 1 date at Randwick
Sex worker Carly Electric admits she is “quite polarising” in the racing industry but that won’t stop her going to the races on Saturday to watch her first Group 1 runner.
Brown puts young guns through gruelling regimen for Doncaster glory
The experience of former jockey Corey Brown has been invaluable for young stars Zac Lloyd and Tyler Schiller as they prepare for lightweight rides in the Doncaster Mile.
Racing Confidential: Doncaster deserves Grand Slam status
The quality of the Doncaster Mile again highlights the need to recognise Australia’s strength in racing and create a Grand Slam race series for sprinters and milers.
VRC’s March mania: Flemington form set to shine in Sydney
VRC chief Leigh Jordan has hailed the new-look Flemington autumn carnival a success, and the form could dominate The Championships in Sydney.
Everest dream over for James but trainer still proud
Trainer Matt Hoysted will set realistic targets for Uncommon James after his stable star’s encouraging return to racing.
‘It’s been special’: Kiwi stayer vying for rare double
New Zealand trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy will have a final shot at history with Willydoit in the Australian Derby before the young stayer moves to the Ciaron Maher stable.
Gluyas puts trust in Guru after Guineas lesson
South Australian trainer Andrew Gluyas isn’t panicking after Goldrush Guru’s failure in the Rosehill Guineas as he pushes on towards the Group 1 Australian Derby.
‘Been a long month’: Portelli eager for Group 1 with Kimochi
Kimochi hasn’t raced in close to a month but is ready to make her presence felt on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Laming wants slice of luck for Oaks-bound filly
Luck hasn’t gone the way of promising filly Rapid Cheval as trainer Richard Laming targets a Group 1 Oaks race in either Queensland or South Australia.
Begg explores offbeat Oaks path for Cilacap
Grahame Begg won’t be taking the traditional path to the Group 1 Australasian Oaks with Cilacap, who will have a key lead-up run at Caulfield on Saturday.
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