Australia Stakes winner Thronum to take on G1 company

The Lindsay Park trained Thronum will be tested at Group 1 level during the 2018 Autumn Carnival following his all the way win in the Group 2 $200,000 Carlton Draught Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley last Friday night. Australia Stakes…

Pressure is on to find replacement rider for Winx in Apollo Stakes

Winx’s managing owner Peter Tighe said the team is no hurry to find a replacement rider for champion mare Winx but would be looking for a senior jockey who will be able to handle the pressure of riding the world’s best horse on turf…

Thronum expected to perform well fresh in Australia Stakes

Lindsay Park head trainer David Hayes expects a bold first up performance from Thronum when he resumes in the Group 2 $200,000 Carlton Draught Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on on Friday night. Thronum, above, is expected to run well…

Ollivander’s 2yo Program to be clearer after Blue Diamond Preview

The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra trained Ollivander can secure a trip to Sydney for the Inglis Classic if he performs up to expectation in the Listed $150,000 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for the colts and geldings at Caulfield…

Sunlight remains favourite after 2018 Golden Slipper second acceptances

Magic Millions 2yo Classic winner Sunlight remains the favourite for the 2018 Group 1 $3.5m Longines Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on March 24 after second acceptances were taken this week. Sunlight, above, is among the second acceptances…

Secret Lady scratched from 2018 Fillies Blue Diamond Preview

  Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli has scratched his smart filly Secret Lady after drawing a wide barrier in the 2018 fillies version of the Group 3 $150,000 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Secret Lady,…

Run Naan heads the field for 2018 Colts and Geldings Blue Diamond Preview

The Tony McEvoy trained Run Naan heads up the eight horse field for the 2018 Listed $150,000 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for the colts and geldings at Caulfield on Saturday. Run Naan, above, heads up the field for the 2018 Ladbrokes…

Brave Smash draws in close in 6 horse 2018 Australia Stakes field

The Darren Weir stable is keen on the first up chances of Japanese import Brave Smash who draw barrier two in the six horse field for the 2018 Group 2 $200,000 Carlton Draught Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Brave Smash,…

Black Heart Bart ready to defend C.F. Orr Stakes Crown

Darren Weir’s five times Group 1 winner Black Heart Bart used a trip to Terang races to ready him for his defence of his C.F. Orr Stakes crown. Black Heart Bart, above, is on track to defend his C.F. Orr Stakes crown at Caulfield. Photo…

Merchant Navy on course for a Newmarket Handicap Start

Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Merchant Navy is on course to run in the 2018 Group 1 $1.25m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 10. Merchant Navy, above, is on course to run in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.…

Memes earns a chance to run in Expressway Stakes

Trainer Jason Coyle will step last Saturday’s Summer Sprint winner Memes up in class and consider starting her in the Group 2 $200,000 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on February 3. Summer Sprint winner Memes, above, will now head…

Snicki Minaj to take on Sydneysiders in Inglis Classic

All the way Doomben winner Snicki Minaj will now take on the Sydneysiders in the 2018 $250,000 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Warwick Farm on February 10. Trainer Tony Gollan, above, will send Snicki Minaj to Sydney for the Inglis Classic at Warwick…

McEvoy chases more 2yo glory with Run Naan in Blue Diamond Preview

Trainer Tony McEvoy will chase more two year old glory with his undefeated colt Run Naan in Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for the colts and geldings at Caulfield on Saturday. Run Naan, above in yellow…

She Will Reign to gallop at Rosehill in Oakleigh Plate build up

Last year‘s Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign will return to the scene of her greatest triumph when she gallops in between races at Rosehill on Saturday. She Will Reign, above, will gallop in between races at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo…

Secret Lady among Fillies Blue Diamond Preview nominations

A good barrier draw will determine if Sydney filly Secret Lady continues her Summer campaign in the Group 3 $150,000 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for the Fillies at Caulfield on Saturday. Secret Lady, above, is among the nominations…

Long Leaf kicks off campaign in Blue Diamond Preview

The The Lindsay Park Team of David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabering have elected to chase a spot in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes with Long Leaf and bypass a start in the the NZ$1m Karaka Million 2yo (1200m) at Ellersilie in New Zealand…

Long Leaf and Run Naan among Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) nominations

Undefeated colts Long Leaf and Run Naan are among the nominations for the Listed $150,000 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Run Naan, above in yellow colours, is among the nominations for the Colts and Geldings…

Brave Smash heads Weir’s 2018 Australia Stakes nominations

High quality Japanese import Brave Smash heads up trainer Darren Weir’s nominations for Group 2 $200,000 Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Ken’s Dream, above, is one of three Darren Weir trained sprinters nominated…

Estijaab shoots to the top of 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes betting

High priced yearling Estijaab has shot to the top of the betting for the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) following her runaway debut win at Randwick last Saturday. Expensive yearling purchase Estijaab, above, is the new favourite…

Rock ‘N’ Gold beats more francied stablemates in Kensigton Stakes

Stable third stringer Rock ‘N’ Gold will chase more race wins in February after scoring a upset win in the Listed $120,000 Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington last Saturday. Rock ‘N’ Gold, above, scores upset win…

Winx enjoys a morning out at Rosehill barrier trials

Champion jockey Hugh Bowman described Winx’s sixth placing in a 900m Rosehill barrier trial as just a morning out for the world’s highest rated race mare. Winx, above, was given an easy time in a 900m barrier trial at Rosehill. Photo…