Robert Dennis already has the leader in the Southern Cups Bonus Series in Loftys Gift, but it was another member of his stable, Sacred Dream (NZ) (Sacred Falls), who took out the penultimate race on Sunday, the Caldwell Contracting Wyndham Cup (2000m). Loftys Gift won last Saturday’s Listed Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) at Wingatui, and in her absence at Gore, that gave other runners an opportunity to gain points before she returns for the Riverton Cup (2147m) next month. Ascot Park-based Dennis had Sacred Dream, Vino Valentino and Stolen Magic…
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Intervarsity earns spot in $1M Country Championships Final
Intervarsity. Photo: BradleyPhotos Intervarsity booked her place in the Country Championships Final at Randwick with a determined victory in the $150,000 Tamworth Qualifier (1400m) on Sunday, March 9. The Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich-trained mare, ridden by Donovan Dillon, was forced to race wide but proved too strong late, securing a career-defining win. The four-year-old daughter of Mikki Isle was caught three wide early but maintained a strong rhythm, settling just behind the speed. As the field swung for home, Intervarsity surged to the front, fending off Lisztomania, who loomed…
Palmetto toughs it out to win the 2025 Canberra Cup
Palmetto. Photo: Bradley Photos Palmetto delivered a gritty front-running performance to claim the Listed Canberra Cup (2000m) on Sunday, March 9, holding off a fast-finishing Matusalem to secure victory for trainer John Sargent and jockey Tim Clark. The six-year-old gelding, who had been knocking on the door all preparation, found the front early from a wide gate and dictated the tempo throughout. Despite the sustained challenge from Matusalem in the closing stages, Palmetto dug deep to prevail by 0.11 lengths at $3.90 odds with the top online bookmakers. Jumping cleanly,…
Nick Ryan lands Echuca Cup quinella with Red Phantom
Red Phantom (IRE) ridden by Jake Duffy wins the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Cup at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Red Phantom caused an upset in the Echuca Cup (1400m) on Sunday, March 9, edging out stablemate Capper Thirtynine to give trainer Nick Ryan a quinella in the feature event. Sent out at $21 with the online bookmakers, Red Phantom controlled the race from the front under Jake Duffy, proving too tough late to deny Capper Thirtynine, who loomed as the…
Emotional Gold Eldorado win for Deekay’s connections
Deekay ridden by John Allen wins the Bet365 VOBIS Gold Eldorado at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Deekay showed his trademark tenacity to secure the 2025 Gold Eldorado (1200m) on Sunday, March 9, at Echuca. Trained by Anthony Chibnall and ridden by John Allen, the gelding prevailed in a thrilling finish, edging out Shesallshenanigans in the final strides. Jumping a touch slowly from barrier two, Deekay settled midfield while Sir Davy and Highland George set a genuine tempo up front. Shesallshenanigans,…
Weigh In – Champions Day Special
Guy, Emily & Jayne look back on a landmark day in New Zealand racing in this 90 minute special. They are joined by Reece Trump from Te Akau to talk about bringing up the Group 1 century for the team as well as Damask Rose taking out The NZB Kiwi. Shaun Clotworthy also reflects on Willydoit’s emphatic victory in the Derby. So much racing action, so little time. Weigh In – Champions Day Special
Cambridge Stud mare stars in Newmarket
Cambridge Stud-owned sprinting mare Joliestar (Zoustar) proved she is among the best of Australia’s sprinters with an outstanding performance to win Saturday’s A$1.5 million Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. A regally-bred daughter of Zoustar, Joliestar was purchased for $950,000 by Brendan and Jo Lindsay at the 2022 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale and had already proven herself worthy of that price tag, winning the A$1.5 million Gr.1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) as a three-year-old. Joliestar’s only other start at three was a victory in the Gr.2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m),…
Francee fabulous in Pearl Series Final
Te Akau Racing commenced Ellerslie’s inaugural Champions Day in the best possible fashion, with progressive mare Francee (NZ) Iffraaj) winning the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m). Carrying the silks of Haunui Farm, Francee had been out of the winner’s circle since Boxing Day in 2023, but had been knocking on the door in recent runs and was among the chances in an even market for the $120,000 contest. Jumping from an outside gate, jockey Craig Grylls eased Francee near the tail of the field early and she raced wide…
Morphettville racing preview & quaddie | Adelaide Cup Day 2025
What Adelaide Cup Day 2025 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Road, Morphettville, SA 5043 When Monday, March 10, 2025 First Race 12:30pm ACDT Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) headlines what is a stacked nine-race meeting out of Morphettville on Monday afternoon. Aided by several black-type events in the second half of the event, which is set to be run under clear skies and on a Good 4 surface. The rail will be back in its true position, with Adelaide Cup Day 2025 set to commence…
Unbeaten King Of Pop takes out Group 3 Black Opal Stakes
King Of Pop photo: Bradley Photos King Of Pop showcased his class with a hard-fought victory in the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes (1200m) on Sunday, March 9 at Canberra. Trained by Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou and ridden by Zac Lloyd, the promising colt made it three wins from three starts, prevailing in a thrilling battle down the home straight. Jumping well from barrier four, King Of Pop settled just behind early leader Farcited, who set a strong tempo after winning the Black Opal Preview. Steel Knight and Nashville…