Debut win convinces Zahra to stick with Maher import
An Australian debut win was all that was needed to persuade Mark Zahra to stick with Ciaron Maher import Middle Earth for Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup.
WA Racing
Sargent relishing rematch with boom Victorian filly
Victorian boom filly Treasurethe Moment will be the horse to beat in the Vinery Stud Stakes but trainer John Sargent is hopeful of causing an upset.
Kiwi sprint star confirmed for The Quokka
A two-time New Zealand Group 1 winner is the latest horse to be locked in for next month’s $5m The Quokka at Ascot.
Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid
Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.
Filly creates Slipper history to erase Freedman’s anguish
Trainer Michael Freedman claimed a second Golden Slipper to make up for the one “that got away” last year with a home-bred filly having only her third start.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Broadsiding shows class and ‘plenty of guts’ in Guineas thriller
Godolphin trainer James Cummings praised the toughness of Broadsiding after the star colt prevailed in a thrilling Rosehill Guineas for his fourth Group 1.
Via Sistina seals champion status with second Ranvet win
Champion mare Via Sistina is just one win away from equalling the mighty Winx after claiming her sixth Group 1 victory of the year with a superb win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar
Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.
Huge stakes for Waller’s $1.6m colt in Golden Slipper
Wodeton, the most expensive yearling in the Golden Slipper field, will becomes the most valuable thoroughbred in training if he wins on Saturday – and trainer Chris Waller is well aware of that.
Haggas decides Via Sistina rival for Ranvet Stakes
English trainer William Haggas has selected his runner for the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes as he hunts his third win in the race at Rosehill on Saturday.
Tricky task for Jimmysstar after William Reid barrier draw
Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar will need luck after the barriers were drawn for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes.
Wonder mare Bella Nipotina retired, to be sold at auction
Trainer Ciaron Maher has announced that The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has been retired and will be offered for sale in May.
‘Perfect’ Lady Shendendoah defies history in Coolmore victory
Brilliant filly Lady Shenandoah maintained her perfect autumn record with a weight-carrying record win in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic, which could be her final run of the campaign.
‘She was here to win’: Pride Of Jenni back with bang
Pride Of Jenni owner Tony Ottobre returned serve to the doubters after his mare capped her miracle return with a dominant win in the Peter Young Stakes.
Skyhook can give Ryan a Golden Slipper conundrum
Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou can bolster their Golden Slipper hand by winning both lead-up races at Rosehill.
Maher sprinter locked in for The Quokka
A Quokka slot-holder that has finished fourth the past two years has secured a Ciaron Maher sprinter in its bid to breakthrough in the race.
‘He’s retiring at the top of his game’: Group 1 gun has run last race
Waikato Stud and trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman announced the decision to retire I Wish I Win on Wednesday.
Baker keeping open mind with Overpass ahead of Quokka
Sprinting superstar Overpass is on track for a return to the west where a third straight win in the $5m The Quokka awaits.
‘Lost for words’: Young gun lands Adelaide Cup with brave ride
Rochelle Milnes, the only apprentice in the field, pulled off a brave move to claim the biggest win of her career in the Group 2 Adelaide Cup.
Bowman to return home for plum Golden Slipper ride
Hugh Bowman will ride a key chance in the Golden Slipper after being granted permission to return home from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the two-year-old flagship.
Joliestar vindicates Waller gamble with Newmarket success
Bad luck derailed Joliestar’s makeover as a sprinter last spring, but Chris Waller decided to persevere and was rewarded with a win in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap.
Import shows he’s a Royal star in Canterbury boilover
After bursting on to the Australian racing scene last spring, US import Royal Patronage has gone to another level with his upset victory in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes.
Problem ‘child’ Linebacker upsets Broadsiding in Randwick Guineas
Enigmatic galloper Linebacker had promised so much and finally delivered on the big stage with a gutsy win in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas at Randwick.
Tom Kitten pounces to victory in All-Star Mile thriller
Tom Kitten has finally broken through for another Group 1 victory, defying champion Mr Brightside in a thrilling All-Star Mile at Flemington.
‘She is right up there:’ Childs expects another Magic show
Jordan Childs couldn’t be happier as he prepares to ride top mare Magic Time in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Saturday’s feature race tips and betting strategies, from our experts
Saddle up punters, feature race tips are back and here are the tips from the teams at Racenet and Punters.
Payne family mourning death of sister Bernadette
Tragedy has again struck one of Victorian racing’s famous families after the death of former jockey Bernadette Payne.
Feroce’s Guineas redemption seals Sutton career milestone
Rising star of the training ranks Dominic Sutton landed his first group 1 victory with Feroce in Saturday’s Australian Guineas at Flemington.
Shenandoah shines brightest in Surround Stakes epic
Hugely exciting filly Lady Shenandoah edged out Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot to win a thrilling edition of the Group 1 Surround Stakes.
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