Iron horse packs Punch in Hawkesbury Gold Cup
It was a case of “rinse and repeat” for Punch Lane, who scored another frontrunning win in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup to qualify for The Big Dance.
SA Racing
Brave Kingsford claims Port Adelaide Cup crown
It was heart in mouth viewing, but a lion-hearted Sir Kingsford staved off Victorian raider Basilinna to win the Port Adelaide Cup at Morphettville.
Libertad stuns at $71 in Victory Stakes
The newly married Annabel Archibald was the queen of the roughie as Libertad was a quaddie killer with a $71 blowout in the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Callow seizes second chance from Archibald with Guineas win
Noel Callow thought he’d never ride for Annabel Archibald again after a bad ride one day, but he made the most of another chance with victory in the Queensland Guineas.
Winx’s little sister wins valuable Group race
City Of Lights, the half-sister to the incomparable Winx, added vital black type to her CV with a determined success at Hawkesbury on Saturday.
‘No more tears’: Neindorf pulls off SA Derby heist with Femminile
A year after his emotional maiden Group 1 triumph in South Australia, Lachlan Neindorf produced another superb ride with the SA Derby on Femminile.
Brisbane trip back on for Jenni as class prevails at Caulfield
Pride Of Jenni removed any questions about her future with a dominant win at Caulfield that confirmed her Brisbane winter carnival plans.
Bad barrier habits not enough to stop colt at Caulfield
Talented colt Kaleo stamped himself as a spring hopeful after overcoming a slow start for an impressive win at Caulfield.
‘Quiet’ colt makes loud winter carnival statement
Chris Munce could have a promising winter carnival prospect after two-year-old Cool Archie made it consecutives wins for the campaign in the Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm.
‘It’s just ridiculous’: Banned hoop gutted after losing Derby ride
Trainer Darryl Hewitt is scrambling to find a new jockey for his SA Derby hopeful after English hoop Connor Murtagh was left gutted when his riding ban appeal was dismissed.
‘Doing our best to catch her’: McArdle unfazed by sight of Jenni
Trainer John McArdle wasn’t surprised to see Pride Of Jenni in the acceptances, but has Regal Zeus primed for to cause an upset in the Anniversary Vase if the champion mare is off her game.
Gollan horse ‘forgotten’ in very competitive Victory Stakes
Champion trainer Tony Gollan has lauded the strength and the depth of Saturday’s Victory Stakes as he unleashes four horses including a “forgotten” contender.
Bott has Spring in his step ahead of Queensland Guineas
Gai Waterhouse looks to be having a ball in the US, but will she stay up to watch Shangri La Spring in the Queensland Guineas?
Churchill’s Choice to launch Oaks raid in battle with the boys
Exciting young filly Churchill’s Choice could be the new favourite for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks if she “aims up” against the boys in the Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm.
South Australian Derby runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby at Morphettville.
Busuttin’s surprise $41 top seed in three-pronged Derby assault
Victorian trainer Trent Busuttin has declared which of his trio of South Australian Derby runners he’s most keen on ahead of the staying feature on Saturday.
First Moroney horse to step out for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers will saddle up their first Melbourne runner from late trainer Michael Moroney at Caulfield on Saturday.
Duke flawless in 12-length Grand Annual domination
Two days after a tough win in the Brierly Steeplechase, Duke Of Bedford was in a different class as he ran his rivals ragged to win the Grand Annual Steeplechase.
Maher ends quiet carnival with first Warrnambool Cup success
Ciaron Maher has had an unusually quiet Warrnambool carnival but finally claimed his first hometown Cup win with staying warrior Smokin’ Romans.
‘I went wow’: Williams’ emotional bond with country star
The Queensland winter carnival has been a happy hunting ground for legendary jockey Craig Williams and he kicks off here on Saturday with a horse close to his heart.
‘Lucky place for me’: Modest Allen in quest for fifth SA Derby
John Allen admits Adelaide has “certainly been a happy hunting ground” as he strives to win the South Australian Derby for the fifth time on Saturday.
Smith’s ‘unbelievable’ win on game-changing day for NSW racing
Trainer Matthew Smith will never forget his win at the inaugural Hawkesbury stand-alone meeting. So much has changed in racing over that time as he returns for the 20th anniversary.
Zabeel’s last horse in historic Grand Annual bid
Historic, the last horse by Zabeel, will be retired after the Grand Annual Steeplechase and victory in the famous race would be a fitting way to go out.
Weather adds to Mystery in Warrnambool Cup
Mystery Island could have to contend with more testing conditions in his bid for back-to-back Warrnambool Cup wins.
Cat-like Fox prevails in Galleywood ‘dogfight’
The Cunning Fox not only showed he was up for the fight, but superior athleticism over the jumps in his exciting Galleywood Hurdle win at Warrnambool.
Comeback of the year? Heathcote will never write off Rothfire
It could be the comeback of the year if Rothfire can spring an upset in Saturday’s Group 2 Victory Stakes, and trainer Robert Heathcote isn’t ruling it out.
McCarthy ready for Stern tactical battle in Galleywood
After leading all the way to win the Brierly Steeplechase, jockey William McCarthy wants to avoid a speed duel with jumps star Stern Idol in the Galleywood Hurdle.
Warrnambool starts to mixed weather and punters’ fortunes
Jackets were discarded as the Warrnambool carnival began to sunshine and an early win by a local hero before the puffer coats were back as the day ended with a beaten favourite.
‘Got to aim high’: Flying filly has Stradbroke in sights
Kelly Schweida believes the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap would be an ideal race for El Morzillo with a featherweight – if he can qualify the exciting three-year-old filly.
Bobbin making big leaps with Brierly success
Andrew Bobbin didn’t know the difference between a hurdle and a steeple, but he has added another major jumps success at the Warrnambool carnival in the Brierly Steeplechase.
Gear change to help Hedged in Wangoom bid
Michael Kent Jr is hopeful a gear change will allow Hedged to post his maiden stakes win in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool on Wednesday.
‘Real test’: Unbeaten trotter vulnerable in return
Unbeaten trotting mare Keayang Zahara could be vulnerable in her return at Melton on Saturday night, and her trainer lists the reason why.
Derby winner draws 18 for South Australian Derby
The sole Derby winner, local hope Goldrush Guru will have to overcome one of the outside barriers if he’s to be successful in Saturday’s $1 million South Australian Derby at Morphettville.
Gluyas’ Guru to push on to Derby
Trainer Andrew Gluyas is hoping for an inside draw to aid Goldrush Guru’s bid to add the South Australian Derby title to his Victorian Derby crown.
‘Pretty special’: Philia justifies Vandyke’s Oaks ambitions
Trainer David Vandyke left Eagle Farm satisfied after filly Philia took another step towards the Queensland Oaks with victory in the Princess Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Calaway Gal plunge comes off as favourite bombs start
Well-backed filly Dragonne Rouge remains on track for her Group 1 target while favourite backers were hurting when Hi Barbie missed the start terribly.
Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville
Mark Zahra had a day out at Morphettville with a Group 1 double among his three winners after Charm Stone flew home for victory in the Robert Sangster Stakes.
Nash delivers knockout Punch with daring slingshot ride
Nash Rawiller’s bold ride on Punch Lane paid off at Royal Randwick when he travelled near the outside fence early before slingshotting across to the rail.
‘Absolutely brilliant’: Jokers Grin has last laugh in The Quokka
Jokers Grin became the first West Australian galloper to win the state’s biggest race – the $5m Quokka at Ascot on Saturday.
Benagil secures trainer emotional Group 1 first in Oaks
Trainer Glen Thompson admits it been “a tough few weeks” as he scored an emotion-charged Group 1 win with Benagil in the Australasian Oaks.
High-flying mare earns stakes shot with fifth win in row
New York Lustre overcame tricky conditions at The Valley to extend her winning streak, and a stakes race interstate in next.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Robert Sangster Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Australasian Oaks
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville on Saturday.
‘He goes good here’: Victorian trainer can’t miss in Sydney
After raiding the Sydney autumn carnival with three Group 1 victories, Matt Laurie continued his remarkable run of success in NSW with mare Miss Icelandic.
‘Don’t take him to HK’: Ryan’s plea for colt paying off
Gerald Ryan had to convince the owner to keep talented two-year-old Grand Eagle in Australia and was rewarded with a brilliant Saturday city win at Randwick on Saturday.
Baker eyes $25m milestone in Quokka hat-trick bid
Outstanding sprinter Overpass will provide trainer Bjorn Baker with another milestone moment if he can complete a Quokka three-peat.
American Wolf on Group 1 hunt after St Leger win
The bar could be raised again for American Wolf after his win in the VRC St Leger winner with a tilt at next week’s Group 1 SA Derby.
Hayes slams scan ‘madness’ for HK star Ka Ying Rising
David Hayes is eager to run Ka Ying Rising at Flemington if he wins The Everest, but Racing Victoria’s vet protocols could get in the way of that happening.
Filly’s progress has trainers upbeat after maiden romp
Michael Kent Jr has been pleased with the progress of exciting filly All Pink heading to The Valley on Saturday since her dominant maiden win when so much went wrong.
Gai shows faith in SA rising star for Group 1 debut
Adelaide’s leading apprentice Rochelle Milnes says it is an honour to be riding in her first Group 1 for trainer Gai Waterhouse.
Punters snap up ‘crazy price’ for mudlark at Eagle Farm
Trainer Gavin Bedggood will be happy with a bog track at Eagle Farm for mudlark Just Folk after a “crazy price” was offered earlier in the week.
Owner breaks superstition to watch Mr Brightside in Hong Kong
Part-owner Michael Andreadis, who once tried to split his share in Mr Brightside after a deflating maiden defeat, will break with tradition when the champion gelding races in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Import has class to win but Kent Jr still wary
Imported stayer Saganti appears to have a class edge on his rivals at Randwick but trainer Michael Kent Jr says there are a couple of factors against him.
Robert Sangster Stakes runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Saturday
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top tips for Saturday and quaddie analysis for meeting at The Valley.
Noblet filly can still book interstate trip after Flemington
Time prevented Andrew Noblet from getting Lady Sadler to a Group 1 feature in Adelaide but he could look interstate for other targets if the filly performs to expectations at Flemington.
Dale’s Kosciuszko stars to line up 4000km apart
Trainer Matt Dale has his sight sets on a $5m Quokka success while watching several chances line up at Royal Randwick from afar.
‘Hard to get your head around’: Kembla track record holder comes to town
Exciting sprinter Sunrise will attempt to back up her explosive Kembla Grange victory in Saturday’s Midway Handicap at Randwick.
Tsitsipas can serve up St Leger success after Derby flop
Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young quickly put aside a disastrous Australian Derby tilt to set promising stayer Tsitsipas for Friday’s VRC St Leger at Flemington.
Empire to state his case for a shot at Scone Cup
Trainer Peter Snowden is keen to test Lavish Empire over 1500m again after his surprise win at the trip in the Muswellbrook Cup with a view to next month’s Scone Cup.
Sprint stars set up Stokes stranglehold on Sangster
Phillip Stokes has an enviable hand in Saturday’s $1 million Robert Sangster Stakes, and the Group 1-winning handler can hardly separate brilliant mares Climbing Star and Stretan Angel.
‘Gone to another level’: Quokka first before Everest shot
A win in The Quokka will cap Headwall emergence as a top quality sprinter, and his trainer already has his sights on The Everest.
Ascot champ Asfoora thrives on beach retreat for Sangster
Globetrotting mare Asfoora is no stranger to new surrounds, and life at the beach for the past two weeks has her relaxed and ready for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes on Saturday.
Acton has incredible Group 1 omen for Hi Barbie
Jennifer Acton, the widow of the late racing identity and cattle baron Alan, believes she might have a good omen as she eyes off a winter carnival Group 1 win with Hi Barbie.
‘Sick of running second to him’: Miller’s cheeky ‘plan’ to beat Overpass
Sick of running second in The Quokka, Simon Miller has joked he might try to unsettle favourite Overpass. But the WA trainer believes he has a three-year-old capable of turning the tables.
‘Dream for all of us’: Trainers always believed in their Oaks filly
Trainers John and Chris Ledger’s belief in their filly All Kinds Of Folk could deliver the stable its first Group 1 success on Saturday in the Australasian Oaks.
Jolly pair primed to lead local charge in Sangster
Aviatress and See You In Heaven are ready to fire for the local brigade in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes this week.
Via Sistina only certainty as award honours up for grabs
Via Sistina will be crowned the Horse of the Year but almost every other category is wide open. See all the contenders.
Victorians top betting on Adelaide Group 1 features
Bookmakers think Victorian-trained runners will be hard to hold out in Saturday’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks and Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide.
Waller on Move for season Group 1 record
Chris Waller was the leading Group 1 trainer during the Sydney autumn carnival and he has another record in his sights this weekend.
Private Eye on target for winter return after career fears
Private Eye survived a career-threatening eye infection and is preparing for a Queensland winter carnival comeback.
Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Mornington
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs his eye over Saturday’s Mornington meeting finding five horses to follow and forgive from the card.
Five stories that defined Sydney’s autumn carnival
News Corp racing expert Mitch Cohen was trackside at every meeting of the autumn carnival and some of Australian racing’s finest theatre first-hand.
Volcanic eruption seizes Hills Railway at Oakbank
David Jolly knew there was a big win in his speedster Volcanic Express, and it finally came with an explosive win in Hills Railway Stakes at Oakbank.
Problem horse gives Gollan satisfying win on fantastic day
Tony Gollan derived great satisfaction from King Kapa’s win at Eagle Farm as the leading trainer enjoyed a winning treble.
Jimmysstar shines in All Aged triumph as Maher eyes Everest
Ciaron Maher has found his next The Everest contender after Jimmysstar underlined his talent in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
‘It means a lot’: Jett repays Gai with Hareeba success
Jett Stanley scored a memorable win in the Hareeba Stakes in his last day as an apprentice after convincing Gai Waterhouse to keep the ride on The Instructor.
Bankers Choice claims Mornington Cup on way to Warrnambool
Bankers Choice secured a golden ticket into the Caulfield Cup with his Mornington Cup win, and the Warrnambool carnival could now be on the radar.
‘Proper horse’: Nepotism unleashes electric burst to win Champagne
With relations like Black Caviar, All Too Hard and Ole Kirk, Nepotism showed he has inherited the family’s elite talent with a big win the Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Randwick.
Bois D’Argent makes timely return to form in JRA Plate
Trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald receive an early wedding presence with a Group 3 winning double at Randwick including Bois D’Argent in the JRA Plate.
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