Racing News

Jimmy Recard emerges as a new star for Bennett Racing

Syndicator Bennett Racing may have a new star in their ownership after Jimmy Recard (I Am Invincible) showed previously undiscovered toughness to become his all conquering sire’s 121st black type winner in Saturday’s Vain Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) at Caulfield. Aiming for a hat-trick after winning a Gosford maiden at start number two and Flemington’s... Read More

McArdle backing ‘bigger and stronger’ My Gladiola to make an impact on return

Trainer John McArdle is confident a “bigger and stronger” My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can prove her doubters wrong by making a leap characteristic of her breed in her three-year-old season which launches on Saturday. The grey filly resumes in Caulfield’s Quezette Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m), for which she was rated an $8 third favourite... Read More

Waller reveals plans with Group 1 stars

Chris Waller has revealed the upcoming spring plans for a few of his leading lights, with Group 1 scorers such as Via Sistina and Lady Shenandoah set to resume in the coming weeks. Waller has Lady Shenandoah set for a return in the Winx Stakes after the now four-year-old produced a five-run unbeaten preparation as... Read More

Melbourne Cup regular Vauban and Waller stars headline Randwick trials

A number of high-profile spring contenders stepped out at the Randwick trials this morning on the Heavy 9 surface. The opening trial, over 1000 metres, was won by Gai Waterhouse, Adrian Bott and Australian Bloodstock’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) hopeful Vauban (Galiway).  “He seems in good shape. He will have a couple of trials... Read More

Exciting prospects feature among Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup nominations

Matt Laurie’s dual Group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) featured among the nominations for the Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) on October 18 and the Cox Plate (Gr1, 2040m) at Moonee Valley on October 25 after they closed on Tuesday. A winner of both the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) and ATC Australian Oaks... Read More

Champion Maher hoping to keep up the winning momentum

Premiership-winning trainer Ciaron Maher is hoping to carry his remarkable momentum into the new racing season and will kick off with a strong team of runners entered across the opening metropolitan meetings of 2025/26. Maher capped off a dominant 2024/25 season securing the Australian Trainers’ Premiership with 329.5 winners and a strike rate of 13.6... Read More