Category: Australian Racing

Reece Jones has already delivered for the owners of Vivy Air by winning the Five Diamonds, but he is extra keen to repay their continued loyalty with a Doncaster Mile victory.The lightweight jockey was in the saddle when the Ciaron Maher-trained mare resumed with a slashing third to Lazzura in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and…

Dual Group 1 winner Jigsaw is set to head to Western Australia for next month’s Quokka after securing a slot in the $5 million sprint alongside Ladbrokes.Fresh off his victory in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes, the Cindy Alderson-trained gelding will travel to Perth as one of the leading contenders for the April 18…

It was an instant return on investment for the connections of Transactions who will have his second start for them in the Sheathers Painting Wagga Benchmark 66 (1000m) at Wagga today.Transactions ($8 on TAB) won impressively at Corowa sweeping down the outside for jockey Damon Budler and trainer Rob Potter.“He picked them up quickly in…

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) tomorrow will see My Gladiola attempt to get a win on the board after two runs down the Flemington straight this campaign.McArdle is…

The Lindsay Park team will be out to add to their impressive record in the Australian Cup when Apulia heads to the 2000m contest tomorrow.Colin Hayes, David Hayes, Peter Hayes, Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig all have their names as winning trainers of the Australian Cup and now Will and J D Hayes will be…

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 Rosehill on Saturday to take his career tally to 131, eclipsing the previous…

The Ranvet Stakes is being billed as a match race between Aeliana and Sir Delius, whose trainer Adrian Bott is banking on a three-week break between runs to have him up for the fight.While last year’s ATC Australian Derby winner is odds-on for tomorrow’s 2000m contest, Sir Delius remains a clear-cut second pick at $3.30…

Trainer Peter Moody is confident Alpha Sofie can rebound when she heads to Caulfield for a Stakes race.Alpha Sofie dented her perfect record for Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman when she failed dismally in the $1 million Inglis Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on February 28.After going over the mare from top to bottom, Moody is…

Pembrey, Closer To Free and Music Time have officially secured spots in the $5 million TAB Golden Slipper after their connections paid the $150,000 late entry fee before Monday’s 11am deadline.The addition of the trio to the 16-horse line-up for the world’s richest race for two-year-olds means several hopefuls, including Agrarian Girl, Medicinal and By…

The promising three-year-old filly Masmelo scored a fluent win in the Listed Natasha Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.The Neville Parnham trained, Chris Parnham ridden daughter of Mashchino jumped at a starting price of $4.80 as the second favourite behind the strong $1.50 main fancy, the Daniel Morton trained Wonderfully Made.These two runners, who were the…