Winx to trial at Rosehill in preparation for 2018 Cox Plate campaign

Australia’s darling of the turf Winx is set to barrier trial at Rosehill next Monday as the first step to a fourth consecutive win in the Group 1 $5m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley in October during the 2018 Melbourne Spring…

Princess Posh and No Annamossity fight for favouritism in 2018 Tattersall’s Mile

New South Wales visitor Princess Posh and local gelding No Annamossity are both coming off restricted class wins but are fighting a close battle for favouritism for the Listed $100,000 Sky Racing Tattersall’s Mile (1600m) at Doomben on…

Country trained horses to contest The Kosciuszko

Racing NSW today announced the inaugural running of ‘The Kosciuszko’ for country trained horses to be run at Randwick on the same day as the $13m The Everest (1200m) on October 13. The Danny Williams trained Don’t Give A Damn,…

Bletchingly Stakes considered for Black Heart Bart’s return

Multiple Group 1 winner Black Heart Bart could kick off his 2018 Melbourne Spring Carnival campaign in the Group 3 $150,000 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on July 28. Black Heart Bart, above, could resume in the 2018 Bletchingly Stakes…

Megablast to join Darren Weir stable for Spring Carnival preparation

Kiwi stayer Megablast will join the stable of leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir ahead of a 2018 Melbourne Spring Carnival campaign. Megablast will be trained by Darren Weir, above, for the Spring Carnival. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Megablast…

Zoustyle to be set for 2019 Sydney Autumn Carnival

Unbeaten two year old Zoustyle will be sent to the spelling paddock before being prepared for a Summer and an Autumn campaign. Trainer Tony Gollan, above, will map out a Sydney Autumn Carnival campaign for brilliant two year old Zoustyle, Photo…

Maher to Select Bletching Stakes or Aurie’s Star Handicap for Jukebox 2nd up

Sidelined Caulfield trainer Ciaron Maher has the option of two 1200m races as his second up selections for his smart colt Jukebox. The Bletchingly Stakes is a 2nd up option for Jukebox, above. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Maher is looking…

Jameka’s future to be decided after Cranbourne Trial

The future of 2016 Caulfield Cup winner Jameka will be decided after the mare contests a barrier trial at Cranbourne in three weeks. Jameka, above, is working towards another Spring Carnival campaign. Photo by Steve Hart. Trainer Ciaron Maher…

Doomben specialist Sheiswhatsheis is among the nominations for the 2018 Tattersall’s Mile

Doomben 1600m specialist Sheiswhatsheis is among the nominations for the Listed $100,000 Sky Racing Tattersall’s Mile (1600m) at Doomben on Saturday. Sheiswhatsheis, above, is among the nominations for the 2018 Tattersaall’s Mile…

Voodoo Lad heads to Bletchingly Stakes after Sir John Monash Stakes win

A rejuvenated Voodoo Lad kept the punters happy and has booked himself a start in the Group 3 $150,000 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on July 28 after returning to the winner’s stall at Caulfield last Saturday. Voodoo Lad, above,…

The Queen’s Cup winner Plot Twist to be set for 2019 Adelaide Cup

Last Saturday’s The Queen’s Cup winner Plot Twist will be set for the Group 2 $400,000 Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville in March next year after winning his third two mile staying test at the Sunshine Coast last Saturday. Plot…

Nature Strip to clash with Sunlight in 2018 Lightning Stakes

Exciting young sprinter Nature Strip is likely to clash with brilliant two year old Sunlight in the 2018 Listed $100,000 Lightning Stakes (1050m) at Morphettville on July 28. Nature Strip, above, is likely to head to Adelaide for the Lightning…

No Everest for Redkirk Warrior – Melbourne Spring Carnival the target

The Lindsay Park trained Redkirk Warrior has missed out on a slot for $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick in October and will be set for a 2018 Melbourne Spring Carnival campaign. Redkirk Warrior, above, will be set for the 2018 Melbourne Spring…

U S Navy Flag to fill Coolmore’s Slot in 2018 The Everest

The Aidan O’Brien trained Irish sprinter U S Navy Flag will fill the Coolmore slot in the 2018 version of the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick during the Sydney Spring Carnival. Trapeze Artist, above, is the early favourite for the…

LATEST BENTLEY BREAKS THROUGH IN DARWIN

Latest Bentley broke through in fine style at Fannie Bay racecourse yesterday in the 1200m Maiden on Day 2 of the 2018 Darwin Carnival. After being placed in his first 2 runs up north this campaign he was perfectly rated by Jarrod Todd sitting…

Invinzabeel needs luck from wide barrier in 2018 Winter Stakes

The Chris Waller trained Invinzabeel will need more than his fair share of luck when he jumps from an outside barrier in the 2018 Listed $150,000 Winter Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Invinzabeel, above, will need a lot of luck from…

Third winner from last nine runners

Team remain in flying form with the win of Marching Orders at Geelong this afternoon. The well holidayed and rested Ben Melham was given an armchair ride as he swept home down the outside to win easily. Stable is never afraid to back a horse…

Dumplings all round

We didn't quite make it to Flowerdrum but it was dumplings for dinner after the win of My Shu Mai. A thoroughly deserved win for this well named daughter of Pins at Sale where she won in decent style. Under a patient ride from Jake Noonan she…

Megablast gets conditions to suit in 2018 The Queen’s Cup

A rain affected track at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday for the running of the 2018 Group 3 $150,000 The Queen’s Cup (3200m) will suit the odds on favourite Megablast. Jockey Damian Browne, above, will ride Megablast again in the 2018…

Maher to watch Jukebox’s return in Sir John Monash Stakes from hospital bed

Prominent Caulfield trainer Ciaron Maher looks likely to watch Jukebox’s return to the racetrack in the Group 3 $150,000 Ladbrokes Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday from his hospital bed. Jukebox, above, is set to…

Chautauqua is half way home for a return to the racetrack

Champion sprinter Chautauqua is half way home to lifting a racing ban after bouncing out of the barriers in an 800m jump out at Flemington this morning. Chautauqua, above, has passed one of his two barrier tests on his way back to the races.…