Racing Review – Saturday February 25th 2023

Group l racing took place at both Randwick and Sandown on Saturday, where there were upsets, great story lines and a champion confirmed his status as one of the best in the post Black Caviar/Winx era. Down below is a review of the feature races. 2023 Surround Stakes...

Demolition job for Anamoe in Chipping Norton Stakes

Anamoe has moved another step closer to earning himself a Royal Ascot appearance but not before he takes on a smattering of international raiders on home soil in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. As the European contingent of horses arrived in Sydney on Saturday to prepare...

Uncommon James gives Ben Thompson first G1

An emotional Ben Thompson has landed his first Group 1 win with Uncommon James taking out the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown. A former Victorian, Thompson relocated to Queensland following a stint in Singapore and is married to former Victorian jockey Stephanie Thornton....

Alligator Blood is All Star Mile bound

Alligator Blood has sewn up a start in the All-Star Mile with his first-up win in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Sandown. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained galloper was sitting in second place on the vote count for the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at...

Godolphin book another Golden Slipper spot

Godolphin further strengthened its Golden Slipper hand with Corniche scoring an impressive Skyline Stakes win, while the Chris Waller-trained Lazzago ended the unbeaten run of Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law in the Sweet Embrace Stakes. That was the wash-up from...