Aussie Ace Returns For International Showdown Blake Shinn is rekindling his successful partnership with Antino as the Australian star heads to Sha Tin for the Gr.1 Hong Kong Mile on December 8, with trainer Tony Gollan confirming the booking. Global Challenge Beckons The talented miler, who has been making waves in Australian racing, is preparing for his most significant international test. ...
International Raiders Plot December Assault At Sha Tin Melbourne Cup hero Without A Fight and high-class miler Antino are being primed for Hong Kong assignments following their eye-catching performances at Flemington's Champions Day. Vase Beckons For Cup Winner The Anthony Freedman-trained Without A Fight, who created history by becoming the first horse to complete the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne ...
Melbourne Cup Heroine Maps Out International Targets Renowned for breaking barriers, Sheila Laxon is plotting a global campaign for her Melbourne Cup sensation Knight's Choice, with prestigious international targets in sight. Dubai Beckons For 'Freak' Talent Fresh from Tuesday's triumph at Flemington, the pioneering conditioner revealed a US$18m Dubai World Cup invitation has arrived for her ...
Quality Field Assembles For Sydney's Newest Million-Dollar Contest The US$2 million Five Diamonds takes centre stage at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, bringing down the curtain on an eight-week Sydney Everest Carnival worth US$85 million. A capacity field featuring five Group One winners sets up an intriguing contest for the third running of this feature. International Flavour Adds Spice ...
Latest Move Sees Australian Star Joining O'Brien Yard Storm Boy is heading to Ireland after Coolmore announced their talented Australian sprinter will be joining Aidan O'Brien's powerful Ballydoyle operation. The son of Triple Crown hero Justify looks set to target European racing's premier sprint contests in 2024. Impressive Juvenile Campaign Formerly trained by the dynamic partnership of Gai ...
Cox Plate Heroine And Irish Challenger Withdrawn From US$5.8m Showpiece Two leading contenders for Australia's most prestigious race have been withdrawn, dealing a significant blow to the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Record-Breaking Mare Steps Aside Via Sistina, trained by Chris Waller, has been ruled out following her spectacular Cox Plate triumph where she shattered Winx's ...
International Challengers Face Stern Local Test Having undergone gelding surgery before his current campaign, Tom Kitten is being aimed at Saturday's Gr.1 Golden Eagle at Rosehill, with James Cummings expressing confidence in his charge's recent form credentials. International Raiders Add Spice The prestigious 1500m contest has drawn significant international interest, headlined by Japanese ...
Sprint Sensation Eyes Slice Of History After Everest Triumph Bella Nipotina is being aimed at a slice of racing history as she prepares to tackle the Gr.1 Russell Balding Stakes (1,300m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, just weeks after her stunning triumph in The Gr.1 Everest. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare, who pocketed US$4.5 million for her Everest success, is looking to become the first ...
European Sensation Misses Australian Spring Carnival Showpiece Jan Brueghel, the unbeaten European star from Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle stable, has been withdrawn from next Tuesday's US$8.4 million Gr.1 Lexus Melbourne Cup following an unfavourable veterinary scan. History Beckons, Then Fades The withdrawal deals a crushing blow to O'Brien's hopes of securing an elusive first victory in 'the ...
Baker's Star Mare Stepping Up In Trip For Four-Year-Old Feature Stefi Magnetica is being primed for Australia's second-richest Thoroughbred race after her creditable effort in The Gr.1 Everest at Randwick. Trainer Bjorn Baker is setting his sights on Saturday's US$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill, confident his charge can handle the step up in trip. Distance No Concern The Stradbroke ...
Star Japanese Raider Leads International Quartet For US$10m Showpiece The stage is set for an enthralling renewal of the Gr.1 Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with a stellar international contingent headlined by Japanese superstar Ascoli Piceno set to take on the local brigade in the 1500m contest. International Raiders Pose Strong Challenge The Japanese charge, spearheaded by Joao ...
International Challengers Line Up For Rich December Meeting Without A Fight, fresh from his remarkable Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double, headlines a strong Australian contingent targeting glory at the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 8. Previous Winners Seeking Repeat Success The meeting's flagship race, the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup, could see local hero Romantic ...