Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller is aiming for his fourth victory in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes this Saturday, saddling up the strong market elect Fangirl in the Group 1 mile feature. Waller has an impressive recent record in the race, having trained the winners for the past two years with Atishu (2023) and […] The post Fangirl Heads Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2024 Field & Odds appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Year: 2025
2025 Australian Oaks Field & Odds Update: Punters Treasurethe Moment
Matt Laurie‘s exceptional filly, Treasurethe Moment, fresh off her stylish victory in the Vinery Stud Stakes, is the dominant odds-on favourite to continue her Group 1 winning streak in the 2025 Australian Oaks this Saturday in Sydney. “Vinery Stud Stakes winner Treasurethe Moment is short favourite to take out this weekend’s 2025 ATC Oaks,” a […] The post 2025 Australian Oaks Field & Odds Update: Punters Treasurethe Moment appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
2025 Sydney Cup Field & Betting Update: Alalcance In-Form Favourite
The staying showpiece of The Championships Day 2 at Royal Randwick, the 2025 Sydney Cup, is shaping up as a fascinating contest with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott‘s in-form mare Alalcance installed as the early favourite. The Group 1 $2 million Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m), a true test of endurance, has drawn a compelling field, […] The post 2025 Sydney Cup Field & Betting Update: Alalcance In-Form Favourite appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Via Sistina Leads Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2025 Field & Odds
The grand finale of the Sydney Autumn Carnival, Day 2 of The Championships, culminates this Saturday with the running of the esteemed Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick, and all eyes are on Chris Waller‘s exceptional mare, Via Sistina. Punter sentiment strongly favors the Cox Plate champion, installing her as the […] The post Via Sistina Leads Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2025 Field & Odds appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Faraglioni set for City Of Napier Sprint assignment
Faraglioni will contest Saturday’s Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) The last time Faraglioni competed at Trentham, she finished runner-up in the Group 2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m), and trainer Josh Shaw is hoping for a similar result from his stable star when they return to the Upper Hutt track this weekend. The six-year-old daughter of El Roca has only had the one start since that December contest, finishing 11th a month later in the Group 2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at…
Whangaehu chasing Hawke’s Bay Cup success
Whangaehu will contest Saturday’s Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Whangaehu proved himself up to the country’s top middle-distance gallopers over the summer and he’ll aim to complete a top campaign at Trentham in Saturday’s Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m). The talented six-year-old kicked off his hot streak winning the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m) and Group 3 Trentham Stakes (2100m) before making a serious impression with top-four finishes in the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) and Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand…
Green Light for Awapuni Racing After Positive Trials Yesterday
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and RACE Inc. are delighted to announce the successful completion of the final phase of the Club’s ‘Return to Racing’ plan for the RACE Awapuni track, marked by a full day of trials held on the newly completed track proper. A total of 88 horses took to the track across 11 heats run over 1000m, 1200m, 1600m and 2000m distances. The trials were attended by senior Jockeys including Jonathan Riddell, Leah Hemi and Kate Hercock, who provided positive feedback on the track’s performance, especially in…
Southerners Making Their Presence Felt in Southern Alps Challenge
The deep south will be well-represented in this year’s TAB Southern Alps Challenge (1600m), with Maximus Augustus (NZ) (War Decree) one of three Ascot Park gallopers in the $350,000 feature at Riccarton Park on Saturday. A five-year-old by War Decree, Maximus Augustus earned his place in the innovation race when taking out the $200,000 ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui last month. His breeder, part-owner and trainer Bill McNamara elected to bring the gelding to Riccarton in-between times, where he finished a meritorious fourth in open company behind Conor…
Faraglioni aiming to bounce back to form at Trentham
The last time Faraglioni (NZ) (El Roca) competed at Trentham she finished runner-up in the Gr.2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m), and trainer Josh Shaw is hoping for a similar result from his stable star when they return to the Upper Hutt track this weekend. The six-year-old daughter of El Roca has only had the one start since that December contest, finishing 11th a month later in the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at Ellerslie on Karaka Millions night, and will head into Saturday’s Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m) in a fresh…
Whangaehu Eyeing Strong Finish to the Season
Whangaehu (NZ) (Proisir) proved himself up to the country’s top middle-distance gallopers over the summer and he’ll aim to complete a top campaign at Trentham in Saturday’s Listed Valley D’Vine Restaurant Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m). The talented six-year-old kicked off his hot streak winning the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m) and Gr.3 Trentham Stakes (2100m) before making a serious impression with top-four finishes in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) and Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) behind Hong Kong-bound El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking). After a string of standout efforts, it…