Melbourne Cup winners dominate 2018 Australian Cup nominations

The Lloyd Williams owned Melbourne Cup winners Almandin and Rekindling are among the fifty-three nominations for the 2018 Group 1 $1.5m Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on March 10. Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling, above,…

Mighty Boss heads up 2018 Australian Guineas nominations

Shock Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss heads up the nominations for the 2018 Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on March 3. Mighty Boss, above in yellow and red colours, is among the nominations for the 2018 Australian…

Redzel included in 2018 Newmarket Handicap nominations

Australia’s number one sprinter Redzel is among the nominations for the Group 1 $1.25m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 10. Redzel,above, is included in the nominations for the 2018 Newmarket Handicap at…

2018 off to a great start with six winners in January

The start of 2018 has been a successful one for Wilde Racing, saddling up six winners throughout the month. After running placings in the Woodford & Koroit Cups, Floral Fever was able to secure victory in the Camperdown Cup with Jared Fry…

McEvoy cleared to ride Redzel in 2018 Black Caviar Lightning

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy will be fit to ride millionaire sprinter Redzel in the Group 1 $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington on February 17. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy is fit to ride Redzel, above, in the 2018…

Fiesta to celebrate Golden Slipper claims in Widden Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller’s well bred filly Fiesta is primed to celebrate her Golden Slipper claims when she resumes in the Group 3 $150,000 Widden Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Into The Abyss, above, is among the nominations for…

Performer to kick off Golden Slipper campaign in Canonbury Stakes

One time Golden Slipper favourite Performer is ready to take centre stage again when he resumes for the Autumn in the Group 3 $150,000 Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Performer, above, is among the nominations for the 2018…

Ace High to kick off Autumn Carnival in 2018 Expressway Stakes

Victoria Derby winner Ace High is set to kick off his 2018 Autumn Carnival campaign against the sprinters in the Group 2 $200,000 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Ace High, above, is set to resume in the Expressway Stakes at…

Russian Revolution on track to conquer 2018 Oakleigh Plate

Team Snowden‘s second string sprinter Russian Revolution is on track to conquer the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) when he returns to the racetrack at Caulfield on February 24. Russian Revolution is being set for the Oakleigh…

Bowman trying to retrieve Apollo Stakes ride on Winx

Suspended jockey Hugh Bowman is desperately trying to retrieve the ride on champion mare Winx when she kicks off her 2018 Autumn Carnival campaign in the Group 2 $250,000 Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on February 17. Hugh Bowman, above on…

Long Leaf firms in 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes betting after Preview win

The Lindsay Park trained colt Long Leaf has firmed in the betting for the  Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on February 24 after keeping his unbeaten record intact at Caulfield last Saturday. Long Leaf, above,…

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.…