Golden Eagle runner-up wins at Royal Ascot as Storm Boy falters
Coolmore suffered another blow in its bid to build the international stallion profile of expensive colt Storm Boy as French raider Lazzat sprinted to victory at Royal Ascot overnight.
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Kiwi import at home on heavy track in dominant Eagle Farm win
Former Kiwi galloper Campaldino thrived in the heavy conditions to win the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Eagle Farm and set up a tilt at the Brisbane Cup.
Girl power: Why mares are dominating Australian racing
Since 2000, mares have won 16 of the 25 Australian Horse of the Year titles … and that will continue this year when Via Sistina takes her place among an honour roll that features Winx, Black Caviar, Makybe Diva and Sunline.
Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth
Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, late mail for today’s racing, featuring The Championships Day 2 at Randwick
Tips, inside mail, market movers and the latest track conditions … Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner not just on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, but right around Australia today.
Via Sistina not the only danger: Haggas
English maestro William Haggas isn’t surprised by Dubai Honour’s form surge as the trainer closes in on a fourth win in five years in the Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘Unfinished business’: J-Mac on revenge mission in Queen Elizabeth
Driven by the heartbreak of two narrow defeats aboard Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior, James McDonald is on a revenge mission with Via Sistina in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Can French connection inspire Japan to Queen Elizabeth upset?
Globetrotting jockey Christophe Lemaire only needed a couple of minutes with Japanese raider Rousham Park to know he’s ready to be a key player in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
‘I am just in awe of the horse’: Pride on verge of royal double
Ceolwulf’s campaign has been littered with setbacks, but trainer Joe Pride couldn’t be more confident as Ceolwulf aims for the second leg of a royal double in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
‘Up to their level’: Internationals stake claim for Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Three international contenders will give further star power to day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Wide draw for Dubai Honour
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
It’s an Honour: Why history is against Via Sistina on Saturday
A familiar nemesis is standing in the way of yet another Australian Horse of the Year-elect claiming a crowning glory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Why improving import is the Man for the job in Queen Elizabeth
Trainer Ciaron Maher has been rewarded for his patience with expensive import Light Infantry Man, who faces his biggest test against Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path
Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.
QEII win would put Via Sistina ‘in the Hall of Fame conversation’
Champion mare Via Sistina is racing to emulate the great Winx in the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on Day Two of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
Dubai Honour sets up Queen Elizabeth blockbuster with Tancred win
Dubai Honour kept his unbeaten Australian record intact in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes and a clash with superstar mare Via Sistina now awaits in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Pride finds positives as Ceolwulf scrapes home in Neville Sellwood
Joe Pride concedes Ceolwulf will needs to improve to threaten Via Sistina in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after scrambling to a narrow victory in the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.
Ceolwulf stays on Queen Elizabeth path after Rosehill washout
The Tancred Stakes meeting has been rescheduled as trainer Joe Pride reveals what this means for Ceolwulf, and James McDonald has confirmed when he will leave for Dubai.
‘Great race for him’: Ceolwulf to stamp QEII credentials
Jockey Chad Schofield is confident Ceolwulf is ready to lay down an emphatic Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes marker on the seven-day back-up at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Pride keen on ‘Plan A’ for star galloper Ceolwulf
Ceolwulf, a narrow third in last Saturday’s Group 1 George Ryder Stakes, is poised to line up again at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday before his main target for The Championships.
Seven international raiders revealed for The Championships
English trainer William Haggas set for another strong hand during Sydney’s upcoming The Championships.
Ceolwulf vs. Via Sistina: Pride hunts Queen Elizabeth showdown
Rising superstar Ceolwulf will be restricted to a weight-for-age program aimed at a showdown with Via Sistina in the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick during The Championships next autumn.
Group 1 winner ends 770-day drought in Queen Elizabeth
Smokin’ Romans scored his first win after 770 days in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and trainer Ciaron Maher is keen to continue his campaign.
‘He is similar to Soulcombe’: Waller’s high hopes for import
Master trainer Chris Waller hopes his new import Kinesiology can ‘do a Soulcombe’ by winning the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) before becoming a Melbourne Cup contender next year.
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