Alizee has to overcome wide barrier in 2018 Surround Stakes field

Classy filly Alizee will have to overcome a wide barrier if she is to claim a second Group 1 victory in the Group 1 $500,000 James Boag’s Premium Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Alizee, above in royal blue colours, has…

Andrea Mantegna firms into favouritism in 2018 Launceston Cup betting

The Darren Weir trained Andrea Mantegna has firmed into favouritism in the betting for the 2018 Group 3 $250,000 Sky Racing Launceston Cup (2400m) at Launceston today. Pretty Punk, above, is one of the main chances in the 2018 Launceston Cup…

Winx to face off against 8 challengers in 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes field

Super star mare Winx will have eight challengers when she lines up for her twenty-third straight win in Saturday’s 2018 Group 1 $600,000 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. Winx, above, will kick off her 2018 Autumn Carnival in…

Mighty Boss included in 2018 Australian Guineas final field

Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss has been included in the final field for the Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Mighty Boss, above in yellow and red colours, has been included in the final field for the 2018…

She keeps no secret starting to let the cat out the bag

This filly is really starting to take shape this prep and looks a horse with a bright future.In a strong Ballarat BM70 that was run in very quick time she ran a highly credible second.The race was contested by horses that bought city class form…

Golden Slipper hopefuls among Skyline Stakes nominations

Brilliant first up winner Santos is looking to cement a spot in the 2018 Golden Slipper when he lines up in the Group 2 $200,000 Skyline Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Santos, above, is among the nominations for the 2018 Skyline Stakes…

Alizee heads fillies line up in 2018 Surround Stakes nominations

Godolphin’s Group 1 winner Alizee heads the line-up of sixteen fillies in the nominations for the Group 1 $500,000 Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Alizee, above, heads the line up of nominations for the 2018 Surround Stakes…

Winx and Waller dominate 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes nominations

Champion mare Winx along with her premiership winning trainer Chris Waller dominate the nominations for the 2018 Group 1 $600,000 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Winx, above, is among the nominations for the 2018 Chipping…

Mighty Boss still a chance to back up in 2018 Australian Guineas

Trainer Mick Price will set his tough three year old Mighty Boss a mighty task if he backs up in the Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss, above in red and yellow colours, could…

Winx to go the whole mile in 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller has Winx fit enough to tackle the mile first up when she makes a belated return to the race track for the Autumn Carnival in the Group 1 $600,000 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Winx, above, will…

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…

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…