Racing News

Oaks triumph a fitting farewell for New Zealand’s star filly

Leica Lucy signed off the New Zealand stage of her career with a New Zealand Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) victory that showcased all of the class and courage that has made her this season’s standout filly. The Taranaki superstar arrived at Trentham on Saturday with a near-flawless record of five wins and a second from... Read More

‘I can’t believe she’s $26’ – Waterhouse backing ‘forgotten’ juveniles to make Slipper history

In this mightily momentous race’s most open edition in years, reflecting a particularly even crop of two-year-olds, several contenders might deserve the tag of “forgotten horse” in Saturday’s Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m). But the event’s biggest name – Gai Waterhouse – is adamant two of her three runners – colt North England (Farnan) and... Read More

Bulletproof mare aims to down the big guns in Group 1 sprint

Ahead of a seemingly open renewal of the William Reid Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, emerging Charlotte Littlefield is growing in belief that ultra-consistent mare She’s Bulletproof (Shooting To Win) can deliver her first victory on racing’s grandest stage. With 20 wins this campaign from her 99 runners, which fires at... Read More

Bella Nipotina to be sold at public auction as glittering career comes to a close

Breeders will be afforded a rare opportunity when the multiple Group 1-winning sprinter Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) goes under the hammer in May.  The only mare to win The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) was officially retired on Tuesday, bringing an end to a glittering career in which the seven-year-old amassed an extraordinary $22,757,624 in... Read More

Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials

Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials Tiberius, an unraced gelding by Vinery Stud’s in-form first-season sire Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon), produced an eye-catching trial at Rosehill on Monday, winning one of the five juvenile heats of the morning. Trained by Bjorn Baker, the gelding looked comfortable for the duration of the 900-metre heat,... Read More

Fairytale return for comeback Pride Of Jenni

Comeback queen Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) made a sensational return to racing with a typically dashing display in the Peter Young Stakes (Gr 2, 1800m) at Caulfield. The mighty mare, who endeared herself to the public with a series of freewheeling performances, added an unlikely chapter to a book which had appeared to... Read More