Cliff’s Edge faces uphill battle from wide barrier in 2018 Australian Guineas

Irish jockey John Allen and Cliff’s Edge are facing an uphill battle to keep their winning record intact after the Darren Weir trained colt drew barrier sixteen in the 2018 Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Cliff’s…

Prussian Vixen Goes to New Level in Oakleigh Plate 2018

Mornington-based horseman Michael Mehegan acknowledges that his in-form mare Prussian Vixen must “go to a new level” to match it with the top sprinters at Caulfield Racecourse this weekend in the Group 1 $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh…

Oaks Filly Luvaluva Takes on Boys in Hobartville Stakes Field

ATC Oaks-bound filly Luvaluva will take on the colts and geldings first-up at Rosehill Gardens this weekend as the sole female galloper in a star-studded edition of the Group 2 $400,000 Hobartville Stakes (1400m). Luvaluva takes on the boys…

Weir has three in 2018 Futurity Stakes final field

Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir has accepted with three runners, Tosen Stardom, Humidor and Brave Smash, for the Group 1 $500,000 italktravel Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Tosen Stardom, above, is one of 3 Darren Weir…

No Chautauqua in 2018 Oakleigh Plate final field

The grey flash Chautauqua is a notable omission from the final field for the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Flamberge, above, will carry the top weight in the 2018 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.…

Gailo Chop is Weir’s only 2018 Australian Cup first acceptance

French import Gailo Chop is the only Darren Weir trained galloper among the twenty-six first acceptances for the 2018 Group 1 $1.5m Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on March 10. Gailo Chop, above, is the only Darren Weir trained galloper…

2018 Newmarket Handicap first acceptances, No Redzel – Redkirk Warrior re-match

There will be no re-match between Redzel and Redkirk Warrior in the Group 1 $1.25m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 10 after The Everest winner wasn’t among the first acceptances today. Redkirk Warrior,…

Futurity Stakes fancy Mighty Boss among Australian Guineas first acceptances

Futurity Stakes fancy Mighty Boss is among the twenty-nine first acceptances for the Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on March 3. Mighty Boss, above in red and yellow colours, is among the first acceptances for the 2018 Australian…

Prairie Fire warming up for 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes

Surprise packet Prairie Fire is warming up for his assault on the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Prairie Fire, above, is one of the main chances in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.…

Mighty Boss to take on WFA again in 2018 Futurity Stakes

Three year old Mighty Boss will take on the older weight for age horses again in Saturday’s Group 1 $500,000 italktravel Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Mighty Boss, above in yellow and red colours, will take on the older horses…

Plague Stone draws good gate in 2018 Blue Diamonds Stakes barrier draw

Equal favourite Plague Stone has drawn nicely at barrier six in the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Long Leaf, above, is one of four Lindsay Park trained 2yos in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes…

Bons Away earns a chance at G1 glory in 2018 Oakleigh Plate

Trainer Aaron Purcell will test his up and coming sprinter Bons Away at Group 1 level in Saturday’s $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield. Bons Away, above, will be tested at G1 level in the Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate at…

Capacity field for 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes

A capacity field of sixteen two-year-olds plus four emergencies make up the 2018 field for the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Craig Williams will ride Kinky Boom, above, in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue…

Connections Pay Late Blue Diamond Stakes Entry Fee For Lady Horseowner

Undefeated filly Lady Horseowner will be included in the field for the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) when final acceptances are taken on Tuesday after her connections paid the $55,000 late entry fee. Lady Horseowner will…

Ace High On Top Of 2018 Hobartville Stakes Nominations

Victoria Derby winner Ace High sits at the top of the 17 nominations for the 2018 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Ace High is one of a number of talented gallopers that will contest the 2018 Hobartville Stakes.…

Past Two Winners Among 2018 Oakleigh Plate Nominations

The last two winners of the $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m), Sheidel and Flamberge, are among the 2018 nominations for the Saturday’s Group 1 sprint at Caulfield. Sheidel will defend her title in the 2018 Oakleigh Plate. Photo…

Tosen Stardom Included In 2018 Futurity Stakes Nominations

Dual Group 1 winner Tosen Stardom is one of three Darren Weir trained horses included in the 2018 Futurity Stakes nominations at Caulfield on Saturday. Tosen Stardom has been included in the 2018 Futurity Stakes nominations. Photo…

Blue Diamond Stakes 2018: Symons In Doubt

Injured jockey Chris Symons is hoping to be fit to ride Ollivander in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield after taking a tumble at Werribee trackwork this morning. Kinky Boom remains on top of the…

Golden Slipper Betting Firmer Santos To Run In Todman Stakes

2018 Golden Slipper betting firmer Santos will have his final lead run for the world’s richest two year old race in the 2018 Todman Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on March 10. Santos stamped himself as a genuine Golden Slipper contender with…

Melham Playing The Weighting Game For She Will Reign Oakleigh Plate Ride

Jockey Ben Melham is playing the waiting game to see if he will be able to ride She Will Reign in the 2018 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. She Will Reign will have the chance to claim another Group 1 victory in the…

Sunshine Coast filly Italia Bella among 2018 Australian Oaks nominations

Sunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick has big plans for his filly Italia Bella who is included in the 148 nominations for the 2018 Group 1 $1m James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on April 14, day two of The Championships. Aloisia,above,…