The Melbourne Cup is likely to have a strong list of international runners after first declarations closed on Tuesday. Five horses remain in the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 under the care of …
Continue reading 72 horses remain in contention for the 2023 Melbourne CupA $2 million prize on offer and potentially a slightly easier race than one worth less money in Melbourne could see Hezashocka head to the Hill Stakes at Rosehill. The Mick Price and Michael Kent …
Continue reading Hill Stakes or the Turnbull Stakes for HezashockaThe Turnbull Stakes in recent years proven the right formula towards for the Caulfield Cup. Run over 2000m under set-weights and penalties at Flemington on Saturday, the Turnbull Stakes is …
Continue reading Danny O’Brien eyes Turnbull Stakes 2023 for El PatronessShe won’t be his only runner, but Chris Waller’s The Everest representative is now known with the champion trainer announcing that Espiona would fill his slot the $20 million sprint. Waller, …
Continue reading Espiona gains a slot in The Everest fieldWith The Everest less than two weeks away and the field very close to being finalised, this morning was likely the last time we see a few key contenders for …
Continue reading Overpass beats Mazu in The Everest trial tune upExperienced jockey Peter Knuckey believes Baby Paris has the weapons to take the next step onto bigger goals after she landed a career-best win at Belmont on Saturday. Baby Paris won …
Continue reading Baby Paris to be aimed at the Winterbottom Stakes 2023Trainer Simon Miller floated the idea of taking Amelia’s Jewel to Sydney for the $5 million G1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) after her Moonee Valley heroics on Friday. Amelia’s Jewel …
Continue reading Amelia’s Jewel will remain in Melbourne for the Toorak Handicap 2023Just Fine has incurred a Melbourne Cup penalty for his win in last Saturday’s The Metropolitan with the imported stayer’s weight elevated 0.5kg to 53kg. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained-trained …
Continue reading Just Fine receives 2023 Melbourne Cup weight penaltyDanny O’Brien has a $750,000 Group 1 at Young Werther’s favourite track he could direct the stable stalwart towards this Saturday, but the Flemington horseman will take the opportunity to chase …
Continue reading Young Werther to chase Hill Stakes 2023 cashThat G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) will see quite a challenge for those wishing to get a run with those big races in mind. One of the most interesting runners all …
Continue reading Melbourne Spring hopes on the line on Turnbull Stakes day 2023The G2 Hill Stakes (1900m) has a lot of excellent middle distance horses entered. Hoo Ya Mal ($6) has gone here instead of the Epsom and there are others who may …
Continue reading A rich day of action for Hill Stakes Day 2023 at RosehillArcho Nacho is among the entries for Saturday’s $300,000 Danehill Stakes at Flemington, but the gelding is still not a guaranteed starter in the 1200-metre Group 2. Trainer Matt Laurie remains hopeful …
Continue reading Archo Nacho chasing a spot in The Everest fieldThe decision to miss the Benalla Cup to concentrate on a shorter race at Sandown has secured Ain’Tnodeeldun victory for Anthony and Sam Freedman. Ain’tnodeeldun was one of the favoured runners in the Benalla …
Continue reading Horse Racing News: Freedmans make right call with Ain’TnodeeldunAfter winning eight of his first nine starts in Queensland, Antino made his Melbourne debut at Flemington on September 16 which resulted in regular rider James Orman being replaced. Blake Shinn took over …
Continue reading Antino lands the Sandown Stakes 2023After much consideration, Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes decided to bypass an exhibition gallop at Sandown with Mr Brightside in favour of a trial in rural Victoria. Mr Brightside trials in …
Continue reading Benalla trial for Mr Brightside ahead of King Charles III StakesJoe Pride saddled up one runner at Randwick on Epsom Handicap day, but he took two Everest contenders to the races. Think About It and Private Eye, nicknamed ‘Spud’ and ‘Spade’ …
Continue reading Joe Pride on The Everest 2023 countdownLight Infantry, one of the leading fancies for the inaugural King Charles III Stakes, is among a handful of international horses to touch down in Sydney over the weekend in …
Continue reading European brigade arrive in Sydney for King Charles III Stakes 2023James McDonald flew into Melbourne on Saturday night and the thought of a sunrise spin around Flemington aboard headline Hong Kong galloper Romantic Warrior saw him wake early even without …
Continue reading Romantic Warrior gears up for Aussie debut in Turnbull Stakes 2023

