Godolphin’s All-Star Mile hopefuls to trial at Randwick

Godolphin’s All-Star Mile hopefuls Best Of Days and Hartnell are set to trial on the course proper at Randwick on Thursday. Hartnell, above, is among the nominations for the 2019 All-Star Mile at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Trainer James…

Australian Cup favourite Avilius has quiet trial at Warwick Farm

Australian Cup favourite Avilius ramped up his 2019 Autumn Carnival preparation with a quiet trial at Warwick Farm today. Avilius, above, is the early favourite for the 2019 Australian Cup at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Jockey…

Begg Pencils in Autumn Carnival plan for Written By

Trainer Grahame Begg is looking for more Group 1 glory for Written By during the 2019 Melbourne Autumn Carnival following the colts solid performance at the Caulfield jump outs today. Written By, above, is being set for the 2019 Oakleight Plate…

Australia Stakes could be the Land Of Plenty for Weir

Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir is set to dominate the Group 2 $200,000 Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night with six early nominations but can’t see Land Of Plenty taking home the spoils. Land of Plenty, above,…

Dual Everest winner Redzel among nominations for 2019 Newmarket nominations

Dual Everest winner Redzel is among the sixty-five nominations for the 2019 Group 1 $1.25m Seppelt Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 9. Redzel, above, is among the nominations for the 2019 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Photo…

Weir floods 2019 Australia Stakes with six nominations

Victoria’s premiership winning trainer Darren Weir has dominated the nominations for the Group 2 $200,000 Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night with six of the sixteen entries. Brave Smash, above, is one of six Darren…

Accession shoots up the Golden Slipper betting with brilliant Rosehill win

Smart colt Accession shot up the betting order for the 2019 Group 1 $3.5m Longines Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill on March 23 with a brilliant win at Rosehill last Saturday. Accession, above, shot up the betting order for the 2019 Golden…

Jedastar to test Blue Diamond Stakes credentials in Fillies Preview

Speedy filly Jedastar will be out to test her credentials for a start in the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on February 23 when she steps out at Caulfield on Saturday. Jedastar, above, is set to step out in…

Australia Stakes to kick start Redkirk Warrior’s All-Star Mile attack

Group 1 winning sprinter Redkirk Warrior will begin his attack on the $5m All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 16 in the Group 2 $200,000 Australia Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Redkirk Warrior, above, has been set for…

Viddora aiming for 2019 Oakleigh Plate first up

A first up attempt to win the 2019 Group 1 $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 23 is what trainer Lloyd Kennewell is aiming for his dual Group 1 winner Viddora. Viddora, above, could run first up in the 2019 Oakleigh…

Heart Of A Lion needs the run in Kensington Stakes to be at his top

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell is hoping for a solid first up performance from Heart Of A Lion in the Listed $140,000 Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday but admitted that the nine year old will be better for the outing. Joe Bowditch,…

Viking Warrior set to battle his way up the 2019 Blue Diamond Stakes betting order

The Lindsay Park trained Viking Warrior can fight his way up the betting order for the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on February 23 if he can keep his unbeaten record intact at Flemington on Saturday. Ben Hayes,…

Schofield happy to lead on Sir Plush in 2019 Gosford Gold Cup

Jockey Glyn Schofield is happy to lead again on Sir Plush in today’s Listed $150,000 Gosford Quarries Gosford Gold Cup (2100m) at Gosford. Jockey Glyn Schofield is happy to let Sir Plush, above, stroll to the front in the 2019 Gosford…

NOT A SOUND IS BEGINNING TO MAKE A REAL NOISE

“SHE is flying”.That was Hawkesbury trainer Mitch Newman’s frank assessment of his mare Not A Sound’s form turnaround after she had made it two wins on end at Orange today.A recent acquisition to his stable, Newman has…

Champagne Cuddles on trial for Newmarket Handicap start in Kensington Stakes

Trainer Bjorn Baker’s high-class mare Champagne Cuddles is on trial for a start in the Group 1 $1.25m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 9 when she lines up in the Kensington Stakes on Saturday. Craig Williams, above,…

Alizee in fine shape for Expressway Stakes after handy trial hit out

Trainer James Cummings expects Alizee to be in fine shape when she takes on a smart weight for age field in the Group 2 $200,000 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on February 2. Alizee, above, is set to run next in the Expressway Stakes…

Royal Ascot on the radar for Trapeze Artist

Multiple Group 1 winning sprinter Trapeze Artist is on track for a successful 2019 Autumn Carnival campaign that could lead him to star at Royal Ascot in England in June. Trapeze Artist, above, could earn himself a trip to Royal Artist at the…

Snowden fillies tuning up for Blue Diamond Stakes with trial wins

The Peter and Paul Snowden trained Catch Me and Anaheed are shaping up nicely for their Blue Diamond Stakes assignment with both fillies winning their barrier trial at Pakenham today. Catch Me, above, is well forward in her preparation for the…

Godolphin have top 2 in 2019 Golden Slipper betting

The James Cummings trained Godolphin juveniles Tassort and Exhilarates are the top two in the early betting for the Group 1 $3.5m Longines Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill on March 23. Tassort, above, is the early favourite for the 2019 Golden…

Winx on target for Apollo Stakes return with Rosehill trial appearance

It was nothing more than a stroll in the park but trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman were more than pleased with Winx’s performance in a 900m barrier trial at Rosehill this morning. Winx, above, is on target to return in the 2019…

Hot day in Hamilton made easy with a double

Friday racing seen the team head to Hamilton where it was a hot day for everybody.Physicality notched up his maiden victory at his first start under the guidance of Jarrod Fry.He jumped well and took up the running. Although he looked to be…