Racing to return to Caulfield for CF Orr Stakes Day
Subject to the green light from council, racing is set to return to Caulfield on Saturday for CF Orr Stakes Day.
WA Racing
‘This is what the game is about’: $7000 buy chasing Doncaster spot
Willaidow, an unwanted yearling who was sold for $7000 and races with three pins in his leg, could be set for the Doncaster Mile after a career-best win in the Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes.
‘I had a ute full of horse feed:’ Moor’s late dash for Chairman’s win
Daniel Moor had to rush to get to Sandown after a late call-up to ride Inkaruna in her Chairman’s Stakes win, but the filly is unlikely to run in next month’s Blue Diamond.
Ryan has Golden Slipper doubts despite Canonbury blitz
Gerald Ryan made a surprise Golden Slipper admission after Blitzburg’s runaway win in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
EXCLUSIVE: Haggas eyes Tancred with one of his stars
English trainer William Haggas has earmarked the Group 1 Tancred Stakes for Dubai Honour and Desert Hero, but only one will be sent across.
‘He keeps raising the bar’: Sprinter aiming to make it four in row
Accredited was meant to line up seven days ago but jockey Jay Ford believes it won’t hinder his winning chances on Saturday.
‘He can be a real force’: Cummings has autumn team set to fire
James Cummings goes through his main autumn contenders with Ray Thomas and what races they will be targetting.
Derby winner on warpath to Sydney autumn targets
A decision to abandon Warmonger’s spring campaign after only three runs could pay dividends when the Queensland Derby winner heads to Sydney for Group 1 autumn carnival targets.
‘Done enormous’: Warren plotting Lightning strike with Benedetta
Bella Nipotina has set the template that trainer Jason Warren would like to follow with exciting sprinter Benedetta, who resumes in next month’s Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
‘I enjoy winning’: Purton reveals Group 1 he wants most
Zac Purton has ridden more winners than anyone else in Hong Kong racing history but there’s one elusive Group 1 race he is determined to secure this autumn.
J-Mac’s answer to racing’s burning question: Via Sistina or Romantic Warrior?
Champion jockey James McDonald speaks candidly about the privilege of riding thoroughbred racing’s two pin-up horses in Via Sistina and Romantic Warrior.
Elettrica caps off memorable day with Sunshine Coast Cup romp
A stunning finishing burst by Elettrica in the Sunshine Coast Cup has capped off a memorable day for trainers Richard and Will Freedman.
Pride gets Randwick consolation after ‘disappointing’ move
Disappointed one of his horses missed out on an opportunity in a stakes race, the win of Cosmonova at Randwick was a just result for Joe Pride and Proven Thoroughbreds.
My Gladiola gives Mott easy ride as colt shows off way too much
Well-bred filly My Gladiola gave Jamie Mott a much easier time in her dominant win in the Blue Diamond Preview after his ride in the colts and geldings race had his mind elsewhere.
Romantic Warrior conquers Dubai with Gr1 Jebel Hatta demolition
Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior conquers Dubai with victory in the Group 1 Jebel Hatta.
Schwarz makes one-act affair of Australia Stakes
Exciting four-year-old Schwarz threw down a stern Autumn marker with a slashing victory in the Group 2 Australia Stakes at The Valley on Friday night.
‘Dream is alive’: Schofield’s desire to be linked with champion horse
Chad Schofield is back among the top in Sydney’s riding ranks even though it’s taken longer than expected, and there’s one horse that can help one-time teen prodigy achieve his dream.
Thedoctoroflove faces giant task in NZ Derby audition
A lack of suitable options has forced Thedoctoroflove to be tested against older horses to determine whether the promising three-year-old will head to NZ for a Group 1 assignment.
Bella Nipotina to miss Sydney autumn carnival
Trainer Ciaron Maher will give The Everest winner Bella Nipotina an extended break and target the Brisbane winter carnival.
Via Sistina, Ceolwulf warm up for return clash
Via Sistina and Ceolwulf went around in a trial on Monday morning in what will likely be the first of many showdowns between them this autumn.
‘I want to win’: J-Mac signals premiership intent with sparkling return
James McDonald put on a masterclass at his first Saturday Sydney meeting in two months with four winners including the feature January Cup at Rosehill.
Gollan backs up Millions double with Eagle Farm haul
Tony Gollan has extended his already unassailable premiership lead with five winners at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Chambers dedicates breakthrough win to Dean Holland
Trainer Adam Chambers posted a breakthrough Flemington success but his first thought was for good mate Dean Holland.
‘Lost’ Noonan captures first Flemington win in five years
Dazzling Lucy claimed a drought-breaking win at Flemington which also ended a barren run for her trainer Tony Noonan.
Punters floored as Dushenka delivers on debut
While debutant Dushenka announced herself as a star on the rise, it was the shock defeat of Space Rider that created the most discussion in the opening race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Bosustow bursts through on big stage in Magic Millions Guineas
Exciting colt Bosustow shed his bridesmaid status in superb fashion on Friday night with a thrilling victory in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.
Zarastro delivers Gollan fourth Snippets success
Tony Gollan has landed his fourth win in the $1m Magic Millions Snippets with Zarastro proving far too good for his rivals.
Stars align for O’ Ole’s emotion-charged Magic Millions triumph
In an emotion-charged result, O’ Ole has raced away for a stunning victory in the 2YO Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Hayes’ play the percentages with filly on debut
Trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes decided to head to Flemington with debut filly Ethereum Girl instead of a race at Seymour earlier in the week.
The 25 words that could lead to Millions Guineas glory
The stars are aligning for the competition-winning ownership team behind Magic Millions Guineas hopeful Hell To Pay.
Girls night out: Graham eyes MM payday with all-female bargain buy
Rising star Cejay Graham will partner up with the all-female owned Vein Girl in Friday night’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast.
Door left ajar for Space Rider to secure surprise Millions berth
The rescheduling of the Magic Millions meeting to Friday night has left the door slightly ajar for exciting colt Space Rider to secure a place in the $3 million feature.
Waller contender ‘finds himself in very winnable race’
Osipenko hasn’t won for more than 20 months but jockey Jay Ford believes that can change in the new $500,000 The Lakes on Saturday.
Turf whisperer called in to rescue Magic Millions
Evergreen Turf supremo Graeme Colless weighs in with his thoughts on the Gold Coast track in its race against time to be ready for Saturday’s Magic Millions meeting.
Barrier Draw: Dream turns to despair for Magic Millions favourite
The scene is set for a ripping edition of the 2YO Magic Millions Classic on Saturday after the final field and barrier draw was decided on the Gold Coast on Tuesday morning.
Stable rocked by shock death of Blue Diamond winner
The Clinton McDonald stable has been rocked by the death of former star two-year-old Hayasugi on Thursday afternoon.
Racing Confidential: Female riders to the fore at Randwick
The Daily Telegraph’s Racing Editor Ray Thomas glances his eye over some of the more interesting points in racing.
Lloyd Williams reveals retirement of grand Cups warrior
A grand campaigner who raced in two Melbourne Cups for Lloyd Williams has run his last race, the high profile owner has confirmed.
Hemlock Stone storms home in Perth Cup boilover
Hemlock Stone has caused a major boilover to win the Group 2 Perth Cup at Ascot on New Year’s Day.
Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare retired
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has been retired following a lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Unbeaten filly gets crack at new $3 million slot race
Blue Point daughter Gerringong has two wins from two starts and will chase a lucrative prize early in her career on the Gold Coast.
Group 1 grand slam awaits Thompson in The Phoenix
Trainer Jason Thompson will be out to put an exclamation mark on a record breaking year when Explicit and Excavation take their place in the $1.65m The Phoenix on Saturday night.
‘Fast learner’: Bruce eyes Magic Millions Earn with $7000 yearling
Trainer Jack Bruce is chasing a start in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when his $7000 colt makes his debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
‘Back to where he was’: Resurgent galloper on track for new rich race
Trainer John Sargent is confident Palmetto will be at his best in his comeback this weekend after a freak incident ruined his last campaign.
Unexpected Group 1 winner’s rapid rise surprises Schiller
Tyler Schiller never expected Port Lockroy to win a Group 1 this prep but is confident the emerging star can notch another big-race victory in The Ingham.
WATCH: Sneak look into new Damien Oliver doco
Damien Oliver has relived how he turned around his final day in the saddle with an extraordinary treble, and one of those winners is his pick for the Gold Rush on Saturday.
Maher ‘pretty confident’ weight no issue for Ingham favourite
Gringotts is hunting a hat-trick of feature victories on Saturday but will have to shoulder a heavy load to take out The Ingham.
‘Absolute marvel’: Ageless galloper to shock in Gold Rush
Leading Perth trainer Simon Miller says evergreen Valour Road thinks he is still a two-year-old and can shock his opposition in the $1.5 million Gold Rush at Ascot on Saturday.
‘He’s a beauty’: Melbourne Cup runner debuts for new trainer
Imported stayer Sea King has remained in Australia to continue his career following this year’s Melbourne Cup, and will have his first start for his new stable on Saturday.
Freedman eyes Wyong Magic Millions 2YO defence
Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is attempting back-to-back wins in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, and believes this year’s race will be a strong form race.
Willie Pike breaks wrist in e-scooter mishap
Western Australia’s leading jockey William Pike is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after breaking his wrist in an e-scooter fall.
Ka Ying Rising has crowning moment in Group 1 HK Sprint
The David Hayes-trained sprinter scored his eighth straight victory and the biggest of his young career at Sha Tin.
Schiller picks up plum ride in The Ingham
Prolific Sydney jockey Tyler Schiller plans to send 2024 out on a high after landing a plum ride in next Saturday’s $2 million The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick.
Light Infantry Man executes Group 1 Perth raid to perfection
Jockey Ethan Brown executed a perfect steer as Light Infantry Man landed the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
THE LAST SAY: Curtain closes on group 1 racing in the west
The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas previews a big Saturday of racing which features the final Group 1 of the year with the Northerly Stakes to be run and won at Ascot.
‘Little hungry and little angry’: Pike drops to 50kg for Northerly bid
Champion local jockey William Pike will ride the lightest he’s ridden in five years as he chases an elusive Group 1 success in the Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
‘He does it with ease’: Doyle wild about his emerging star
Unbeaten colt Private Harry comes to town after two stunning performances that has Nathan Doyle how good he could be.
Crunch time for WA star’s Inter Dominion final bid
After his effortless opening heat win, WA star Minstrel is in a precarious situation in the Inter Dominion after a “debacle” during the week.
Damien Oliver: Everything points one way in Northerly
Damien Oliver is keen on Attrition in the Northerly Stakes and explains why the Victorian galloper will win the final Group 1 of the year.
Exclusive: Ladbrokes move to end $19m GRNSW deal
Ladbrokes are poised to walk away from its $19 million sponsorship deal with Greyhound Racing NSW.
Berry cleared of facial fractures after fall at home
Star jockey Tommy Berry had to forego his rides at Warwick Farm on Wednesday but scans cleared him of a serious facial injury.
Attrition thriving with time and travel
Group 1 winner Attrition is on track to cap a lucrative campaign on Saturday in the Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot.
Numerian to launch Perth campaign in Northerly Stakes
Proven top liner Numerian will tackle Saturday’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes as he begins the farewell tour to his stellar racing career.
‘Fair amount of pain’: Gibbons sidelined into New Year
Dylan Gibbons injured his shoulder in October before learning it would require surgery to fix the damage, which will keep him out of the saddle for a significant period of time.
Via Sistina 2.0? Yulong shell out seven figure sum for UK star
Via Sistina was purchased at the same Tattersalls December Sale last year and Yulong are hoping they’ve found another top class galloper in 2024.
Baker sticking to successful autumn plan for star duo
Bjorn Baker is already planning autumn campaigns for Overpass and Arapaho following their interstate feature wins last Saturday.
Democracy Manifest can atone for luckless Railway run in Northerly
After a luckless run in the Railway Stakes, Chris Waller is hoping Democracy Manifest has a better time of it in the final Group 1 of 2024 next weekend.
Overpass maintains western perfection in Winterbottom defence
The remarkable unbeaten record Overpass boasts in the west continued on Saturday with the Bjorn Baker trained super sprinter defending his Winterbottom Stakes title at Ascot.
Cummings to learn training fate as creditors circle
Trainer Anthony Cummings is set to learn his training fate in a matter of weeks as he fronts Racing NSW to explain why he should retain a licence.
‘Blown up the clock’: Speed demon to let rip in Winterbottom
Bravo Centurion will give his rivals something to catch as the WA speedster aims up for his seventh consecutive win in Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes.
DAMIEN OLIVER: Zipping Classic top pick ‘should be absolutely primed’
A horse who finished just six lengths behind star mare Via Sistina last time out is Damien Oliver’s top pick for Saturday’s Zipping Classic at Caulfield … and he thinks there’s value to be found in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
Racing Confidential: Railway winner’s next target revealed
Trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald think Railway Stakes champ Port Lockroy could measure up in the Doncaster Mile next year … but they’ve got another big race in mind in the meantime.
Festival contender can cap off stable’s Mighty month
Expected wet conditions and a good draw have Mighty Ulysses well placed to run a big race in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill.
Childs gets Winterbottom barrier wish for Maharba
Jockey Jordan Childs is happy to put his faith in a reliable sprinter to give him a second Group 1 win in Saturday’s $1.5m Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
Anthony and Sam Freedman to join Sydney training ranks
Sydney’s training ranks continue to strengthen with the news that Anthony and Sam Freedman have secured boxes at Royal Randwick.
WATCH: Bjorn spells out why Overpass will again rule the west
Bjorn Baker explains why his sprint warrior Overpass can successfully defend his Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes crown on Saturday.
Minstrel tuned up for Inter Dominion assault
WA Pacing Cup winner Minstrel will aim to take advantage of the absence of superstars Swayzee and Leap To Fame in the Inter Dominion series.
Port Lockroy rules the west with sensational victory in Railway
Jockey Clint Johnston-Porter entered the group 1 club after Port Lockroy scored an electrifying victory in the Group 1 Railway Stakes at Ascot.
Pike itching for hometown Group 1: ‘They’re not easy to win over here’
It’s been three long years since champion Perth jockey William Pike won a hometown Group 1 … but he’s rolling the dice on a breakthrough on Saturday.
Kheir won’t be wrong twice with Railway fancy
Powerful owner Ozzie Kheir admits he got it wrong with Light Infantry Man, but says he won’t be wrong again as the former import lines up as favourite in the Group 1 Railway Stakes.
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