Less than four weeks after their memorable success with Bluestocking (Camelot) in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m), Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan enjoyed more big-race glory when the pair joined forces with Starlust (Zoustar) to land a shock victory in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar.  Held up in... Read More

Ciaron Maher’s ‘iron horse’ Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) became the second–highest prize-money earner in Australian racing history when she consolidated her last-start win in The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) with another lucrative triumph in Saturday’s Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill.  Along with first prize-money of $1.725 million, the mare picked up a $1... Read More

Treasurethe Moment went into the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes off the back of a pair of wins at Sandown and Caulfield and after Saturday’s victory Matt Laurie said the filly would head to the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) back at Flemington on Thursday, provided she emerges from the win in good shape.  “If she’s... Read More

Celebrations were in full flow for the Chris Waller team at Flemington on Saturday as their ever-consistent mare Atishu (Savabeel) made it third-time-lucky in the Empire Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m), capping off a hugely successful day for the stable. Having finished fifth in the 2022 renewal when beaten two lengths by Icebath (Sacred Falls),... Read More

Aidan O’Brien joined D Wayne Lukas as the winningmost trainer in Breeders’ Cup history when Henri Matisse (Wootton Bassett) got up late under a picture perfect Ryan Moore ride to land the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (Gr 1, 8f) at Del Mar on Friday. Coming from deep in the 12-runner field, the colt stayed on... Read More