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.
WA 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.
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