Sandown Lakeside is where Victorian racing heads to on Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 4 Khadira Race Two: 2 McWoody Race Three: 3 Interrogate Race Four: 9 Lady Thinkabell...
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Prix Kergorlay offers up Melbourne Cup ballot exemption
One of France’s premier staying races is now a ‘win and you’re in’ race for Australia’s iconic race, the Melbourne Cup. The Group 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) joins the Belmont Gold Cup in the US and the Ebor Handicap as ballot exempt races for the Melbourne Cup (3200m)...
Autumn Glow confirmed for the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara announced on Tuesday that Autumn Glow will be asked to stretch her brilliance out to a middle distance for the first time during her unbeaten 11-start career for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on April 11, Day Two of The...
Autumn Glow locked in for Queen Elizabeth Stakes tilt
Unbeaten mare Autumn Glow will step out in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships, with connections locking in the feature as her next target. The four-year-old heads into the race boasting a flawless 11-start record, continuing her rise...
McDonald hoping import could be Yulong’s next star
James Mcdonald can see similarities between Yulong’s latest high-priced import, Barnavara, and champion mare Via Sistina, despite the former having it all to do as she prepares for her Sydney debut. The champion rider – who collected another three Group 1 wins at...
Dubai Honour in top shape for Tancred Stakes title defence
When Dubai Honour is showing cheek on the training track, it generally translates to an outstanding race day performance, and Isabella Paul is seeing all the right signs ahead of the UK raider’s Tancred Stakes assignment. This year marks the eight-year-old’s third...
My Gladiola set to bloom at Flemington
Trainer John Mcardle and his highly talented filly My Gladiola are returning to Flemington looking to post a victory in a Stakes race on the straight course. The Listed VRC Sprint Classic (1100m) on Saturday will see My Gladiola attempt to get a win on the board after...
Via Sistina confirmed in foal to superstar sire Dubawi
Champion mare Via Sistina has reached another milestone, with Yulong confirming she is in foal to elite stallion Dubawi. The announcement follows her retirement earlier this year after a decorated career featuring 12 Group 1 victories. Her achievements were headlined...
Trials In Focus – Did we see a future Group 1 winner?
Adam Page has cast his eye over the latest trials and jumpouts across New South Wales and Victoria for the past week. See his top triallers and analysis from recent heats. Randwick Monday March 16 Heat 1 – Open Trial 1200m (1.14.91) Loved the finale here from Private...
