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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
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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
Qirat produces history in Sussex Stakes
In an incredible upset to Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, the Ralph Beckett-trained Qirat became the highest-priced Group 1 winner in the UK in the 21st century when he ran out victorious at a price of 150-1. Ridden by Richard Kingscote, the four-year-old gelding — who had been supplemented to the contest for a... Read More
Guscic’s She’s Quality set to tackle Asfoora in King George Stakes
There will be a distinct Australian presence in the King George Qatar Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) at Goodwood on Friday, with sprinting star Asfoora (Flying Artie) set to continue her UK campaign in a clash with some of Europe’s top speedsters. Trained by Henry Dwyer, Asfoora was impressive when finishing fifth, beaten just two lengths... Read More