Stocks Stakes Likely Field – 2025

Friday night’s program at Moonee Valley will also feature the Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1500m), with a strong line-up of mares adding further depth to the meeting. Chris Waller could saddle a trio, with Lazzura set to trial on Monday before nominations close, joined by...

Victoria Derby Dream for Rory Hunter

Rory Hunter notched his first city winner in style as Autumn Mystery outstayed his rivals to take the Howden Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday. Having shown glimpses of ability over shorter trips as a two-year-old, it took a rise to 1800m for the...

Luckless Angel Capital eyes The Everest

Angel Capital, the luckless favourite in Saturday’s Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m), could still find himself lining up in next month’s $20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick. Trainer Chris Waller revealed the possibility on Sunday, only minutes after...

War Machine ruled out of the Manikato Stakes

Stradbroke Handicap winner War Machine has been ruled out of Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley after suffering a minor foot abscess. Co-trainer Ben Hayes confirmed that while the setback cost the gelding a week of work, connections remain...

After Summer set for VRC Oaks

Dominic Sutton will look to plot a path towards November’s Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) with filly After Summer, who led throughout to win the Crown Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday. Sent out as the $14 outsider with just four rivals to beat, Billy Egan landed...

Rosberg to get look at Flemington straight

Exciting three-year-old Rosberg will get a look down the Flemington straight in preparation for his next start. A debut winner at in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on September 6, Rosberg is set to run in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1100m) at...