’Felt very good’: McCarthy keen on Stern Idol’s chances in Brierly
Last start’s winning margin was no indication of classy jumper Stern Idol’s improvement heading into Tuesday’s Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.
Last start’s winning margin was no indication of classy jumper Stern Idol’s improvement heading into Tuesday’s Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.
Trainers Steve O’Dea and Matt Hoysted are daring to dream of the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap with Uncommon James and kick off their climb to the famous race in the Victory Stakes on Saturday.
The first Tuesday in November could be an option for the winner and runner-up of Sunday’s Tenno Sho in Japan.
Trainer Rob Heathcote had all but resigned to losing his Group 1 winner Rothfire after suffering a badly swollen joint earlier this month, however, he has made a miraculous comeback which is set to see him return to the racetrack.
An in-form Lindsay Park gallop can post another win while the Chris Waller camp could end Monday’s Mornington meeting on a winning note.
In a statement on Sunday, owners association boss Jonathan Munz said it was “ridiculous” that Andrew Jones, who had been in the role for 21 months, was in his $800,000-a-year job for so long.
Ashley Butler was the king of Rockhampton after making away with the rich regional slot race for the second time on local galloper, Namazu.
Saturday’s Caulfield meeting could provide punters with several runners to follow in both Adelaide and Brisbane in the coming weeks.
Trainer Chris Waller will have leading contenders in all three Group 3s at Hawkesbury’s blockbuster standalone meeting next Saturday.
It will be a case of same owner, same trainers and same program for Royal Ascot winner Royal Champion, who is looking to walk in the footsteps of Without A Fight in the Queensland winter.
Damien Oliver has shared his views on whether rival jockeys did anything wrong as racing freak Pride Of Jenni established a staggering lead when she won the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Jimmysstar has again proven to be a disaster for favourite backers after going under at a long odds-on at Eagle Farm.
Stanley Express capitalised on the scratching of favourite Bold Bastille at the barriers to land the $1m VOBIS Showdown at Caulfield.
Vibrant Sun displayed enormous heart to win the Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville after seeing off several challenges.
An emotional Lachlan Neindorf was trying to keep it together after claiming his first Group 1 triumph aboard Climbing Star in the Robert Sangster Stakes.
Nash Rawiller brought up a treble at Rosehill to boost his premiership claims as Waterford earned himself a shot a some winter feature races after his comeback win.
Elphinstone has taken time to mature but the patience of trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy was rewarded when the filly won a $500,000 race on VOBIS day at Caulfield.
Tiger Shark lowered the colours of some Stradbroke Handicap fancies with a boilover victory in the Mick Dittman Plate at Eagle Farm.
Talented sprinter Disneck produces a barnstorming win from last to give trainer Bjorn Baker a winning double at Rosehill after Highlights won earlier on the card.
It was the biggest challenge in her short career but Martini Mumma passed with flying colours to blitz her rivals in the TAB Highway and earn herself a shot at stakes grade.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s two-year-old dominance shows no signs of slowing as they notched another winner at Rosehill on Saturday.
Following a close second at the track last start, Angelinthenightsky can give dual licenced horseman Jeff Kehoe his first win as a trainer.
Having done most of his recent racing in town, The Dramatist makes a rare country appearance as he chases success in the Diggers Cup.
The chief executive of Racing Victoria, Andrew Jones, has resigned after less than two years in the top job but the timing of his departure has not been revealed.
Smart filly Coco Sun has come back “a different horse” and is in prime condition for the Group 1 Australasian Oaks.
Mazu revelled in the heavy conditions at Randwick to win the Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes and break a 23-month drought.
Jamie Kah launched an ultimately successful protest to get Kintyre a breakthrough win this autumn in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate.
An owner with a slot in The Everest is hopeful his brilliant mare can end a luckless campaign with a win in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes.
After five career starts, Overstrike was sent to Bordertown for an elusive win. Now he is chasing a fourth straight win.
It’s another massive day of racing around Australia on Saturday, headlined by two Group 1s in Sydney and the $5m The Quokka in Perth — which is Western Australia’s richest race.
Rothfire is out of the winter carnival and has likely run his last race after a morning trainer Rob Heathcote feared would come one day.
Australian Guineas winner Southport Tycoon is set to have his final run of the prep in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes before three big spring races are put on his radar.
Matty and Benny chat about the immense fallout from the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, whether last year’s The Everest has become a bogey race, more Group 1 racing in Sydney, and a look at the $5m The Quokka in Perth.
Kayla Nisbet will retire from the saddle to begin the next phase of her career less than a month after her biggest win on the racetrack.
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher has a plan to soar Bella Nipotina to victory in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
The second edition of The Quokka has many subplots and promises to be a ripping contest. Ben Dorries’ final say and predicted finishing order.
Grahame Begg has prepared Magic Time to peak in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes and there are several factors in the mare’s favour.
Jarrad Noske was Black Caviar’s first jockey and, 15 years on, he’s shooting for victory in the richest race he has ever ridden in when lining up in the $5m The Quokka in Perth.
A New Zealand three-year-old who was dominant at Geelong last start can provide the anchor bet for punters at Mornington on Saturday.
A recent addition to the Ciaron Maher stable that’s been backed from $21 into $9 in the past two days can help punters collect a nice dividend on Mornington Cup Day.
Barassi couldn’t have been more impressive winning the Magic Millions Maiden, now his trainer Toby Edmonds is pinning his winter carnival hopes on the five-year-old with just two starts.
With Maharba holding his form ahead of Saturday’s Hareeba Stakes at Mornington and Magic Time primed for the All Aged Stakes at Randwick, it could be a lucrative day for Grahame Begg.
It’s rare to see a high-profile interstate jockey make the trip north for a Listed race, but John Allen has enough confidence in his ride in the Daybreak Lover to make it worthwhile.
Trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman have reset the program of Mornington Guineas contender Gates after everything went ‘pear-shaped’ in a horror first-up run.
In the past 12 years, no jockey has ridden more winners at Mornington than Jamie Mott … so ignore his Cup mount Gear Up at your peril.
Ex-Kiwi galloper Grid Girl will go after the bigger prizemoney in the Mornington Guineas after winning two of her three starts in Australia.
The Inferno went close to a drought-breaking win last start and trainer Cliff Brown says his “great old boy” is thriving ahead of the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.
Consistent sprinter Espiona is primed to claim a second Group 1 victory when she lines up in the All Aged Stakes on the final day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival at Randwick.
Unbeaten colt Linebacker is ready for his biggest test in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes and give jockey Tommy Berry a Group 1 to end the autumn carnival.
Deny Knowledge will take plenty of catching in the Mornington Cup as trainer Michael Kent reveals the key to her chances of winning.
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