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.
WA Racing
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.
FIFO king of Perth plotting another Group 1 heist
Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is plotting another Perth raid with a horse who has some similarities to WA dominator Overpass.
‘Couldn’t have him any better’: Ex-boom galloper ready to fire in Gong
Trainer Paul Preusker is keen to have two runners in The Gong including last-start Group 1 placegetter Steparty.
Smith sprinter can come with a flurry in The Warra
A brilliant winner last start, trainer Matt Smith is hoping Headwall can double the dose in The Warra on Saturday.
Trainer eyes rich Warra win with hometown hero
Trainer Ross McConville expects talented sprinter South Of India can surge back into form at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
Waller galloper under cloud for Railway Stakes
A leading contender for the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) in Perth is under a vet cloud.
Luckless galloper gets new rider for The Gong
Territory Express will have a new rider with trainer Paul Niceforo desperate for a change of luck in The Gong at Kembla Grange.
Parnham’s young star Born for Guineas glory
West Australian training maestro Neville Parnham says the Group 2 WA Guineas sorts out the men from the boys – and he’s certain he has a grown man on his hands on Saturday in the form of September Born.
Maher outsider denies Aeliana in Thousand Guineas upset
Another Prophet was no match for Aeliana last start but held off a late surge from the favourite to cause a boilover in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
‘Total forgive run’: Miller’s push for Placid Ark roughie
Champion Perth trainer says a blowout result from one of his three gallopers can’t be ruled out in Saturday’s Listed Placid Ark Stakes at Ascot.
Zeitung earns shot at Thousand Guineas before break
A soft win on Derby Day encouraged James Cummings to give Zeitung one more start this spring in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas.
‘Roll the dice’: Spring Stakes hope backed from $26 into $9
Lightly-raced gelding French Ruler has never finished worse than second in three starts and could get his chance in stakes class at Newcastle on Saturday.
Phearson has inside running to end luckless run in Hunter
A better barrier could see the Brad Widdup-trained Phearson end a frustrating spring campaign in The Hunter on Saturday.
Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale catalogue released
The first of the 2025 Yearling Sales catalogues has been released with Magic Millions launching its headline act – the Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
Appeal date set for massive Golden Eagle sanctions
It will be another fortnight before both international riders will have their appeals heard for hefty Golden Eagle sanctions.
‘She’ll be well suited over there’: Baker hunting more WA riches
Bjorn Baker has won two Quokkas and a Winterbottom Stakes over the past two years and he’s eager to add to his WA feature tally in the coming weeks.
Lloyd suspended after Five Diamonds horror show
Zac Lloyd will be sidelined for a large portion of his last month as an apprentice in Sydney after copping a ban from the Five Diamonds.
Via Sistina proves she’s new queen of turf in Champions Stakes
Cox Plate champion Via Sistina confirmed her status as Australia’s best racehorse with a breathtaking win in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.
‘He’s got no BS’: Mr Brightside has Willo jumping for joy
Craig Williams showed his love for Mr Brightside after the pair combined for a sixth Group 1 victory together in the Champions Mile at Flemington.
Sunshine In Paris lands Champions Sprint consolation over Everest winner
Annabel Neasham will plot a path back to The Everest after Sunshine In Paris turned the tables on Bella Nipotina in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Flemington.
What the jockeys said: 2024 Champions Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2024 Champions Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Champions Sprint at Flemington on Saturday.
Exciting import eyes carnival consolation in Five Diamonds
Australian Bloodstock’s most recent European addition Relentless Voyager will make his local debut in the $2m Five Diamonds at Rosehill on Saturday.
‘Win by five or beaten by 10’: Maher makes bold Pride Of Jenni call
Champions Day at Flemington is filled with a number of storylines but perhaps none greater than how top mare Pride Of Jenni performs in the Champions Mile.
McEvoy backing class to win through in Five Diamonds
Star jockey Kerrin McEvoy is hoping his first race ride on Godolphin gun Pericles is a feature race win at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Coffey staring down one more spring upset in Champions Stakes
Jockey Harry Coffey will be out to add to his memorable spring carnival when Duke De Sessa tackles Via Sistina in the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
‘Still shaking’: Laurie scores Oaks victory to treasure
Matt Laurie says its a dream to win a Group 1 in Melbourne Cup Week after Treasurethe Moment claimed a comfortable win in the VRC Oaks.
ATC members to vote on Rosehill sale proposal
The Australian Turf Club will hold an extraordinary general meeting two days before Derby-Doncaster Day next year for a members vote that will determine the future of Rosehill.
How lucky mum of two landed $3.2m Melbourne Cup windfall
A Victorian mother of two has revealed how she picked the first four in the Melbourne Cup, which delivered a life-changing $3.2m payout.
‘We’ve got him back’: Comeback pacer set to deliver in Group 1
Once touted as the “next big thing” in pacing, trainer Freddie Taiba says Captain Ravishing deserves to have big-race wins on his CV, starting with the Group 1 WA Pacing Cup.
Melbourne Cup trailblazer Laxon becomes a legend
Sheila Laxon was distraught days ago when one of her runners was scratched from the Melbourne, but now she has a second triumph from two attempts.
Right choices lead to fairytale Melbourne Cup win
Knight’s Choice has pulled off a long-shot win in the Melbourne Cup to deliver a fairytale result for his owners, trainers and jockey.
Gallant Star dominates to win the Barn Dance
The Brett Robb-trained Gallant Star was a cut above in the $250,000 Barn Dance.
Berry masterclass guides Gringotts to victory in the Big Dance
Trainer Ciaron Maher has earmarked Gringotts a star of the future following his victory in the $3m Big Dance at Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day.
What the jockeys said: 2024 Melbourne Cup
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday.
Gallant Star handed the greatest of praise after Barn Dance
Trainer Brett Robb was lost for words after Gallant Star turned in a masterful performance to win the Barn Dance at Royal Randwick on Tuesday.
O’Neill to add another chapter to rollercoaster Melbourne Cup story
Owner John O’Neill has been through both the good and bad during his enduring Melbourne Cup story.
Armchair guide: Melbourne Cup runner analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Tuesday’s $8.56m Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
The facts and figures of the Melbourne Cup
Tuesday’s 164th running of the Melbourne Cup will see 24 finely tuned equine athletes line up for the race which stops the nation – it’s no ordinary event.
Armchair guide: Big Dance runner analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Tuesday’s $3 million Big Dance at Randwick.
Broken nose can’t stop Kah to Victoria Derby glory
Jamie Kah’s drama-charged day, which involved a suspected broken nose and a suspension, took another spectacular twist when she won the Victoria Derby.
Melbourne Cup barrier draw: Luck deserts Waller but Irish are smiling
Chris Waller copped a terrible hand, Irish trainer Willie Mullins issued an ominous warning to rivals, and Ciaron Maher had a mixed bag at the Melbourne Cup barrier draw.
Lake Forest lands Golden Eagle after protest drama
English trainer William Haggas has made a habit of claiming feature races in Sydney and he has done it again, this time with Lake Forest in the $10m Golden Eagle at Rosehill.
‘Absolute marvel’: Bella smashes through $20m barrier
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina only has Winx in front of her as she soared past $20m in earnings with a stunning win in the Russell Balding Stakes at Rosehill.
Atishu eyes Via Sistina after Empire Rose triumph
Atishu went one better in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes and will now likely aim for back-to-back Champions Stakes wins, but standing in her way will be Via Sistina.
Switzerland victory helps ease Coolmore’s Cup pain
Switzerland gave his owners a Flemington carnival consolation with his an easy win in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes after the shock scratching of its Melbourne Cup runner.
Yulong colts can set up stud future with Coolmore win
Growing Empire was destined to be a star colt and he can enhance his potential stallion prospects in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Saturday.
Kah: I’m hard on myself if I don’t ride everything perfect
Jamie Kah will take a busy week of riding and ambassador duties during Cup Week in her stride, and there’s one race – aside from the Melbourne Cup – she really wants to win.
McDonald a ‘real chance’ of landing Group 1 Derby Day hat-trick
Champion hoop James McDonald is set to play a leading hand in the three showpiece group 1 events at Flemington on Derby Day.
WA mare following Jenni’s lead in Empire Rose
It makes perfect sense for WA trainers Grant and Alana Williams to take the proven path towards Saturday’s Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington.
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