Category: Australian Gallops

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 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…

Atishu will have her final start in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Multiple Group One winner Atishu will bid to have a fairytale ending to her racing career when she heads to Randwick on Saturday to contest the Group 1 Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m). The daughter of Savabeel, who is raced by New Zealand syndicator Go Racing, will bid to add a fourth Group One crown to her record, and second in the race, before she is offered…

The 2024 Melbourne Cup field. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV), in conjunction with the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) and Victoria Racing Club (VRC), has today announced key changes to the weight scale for the 2025 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Melbourne Cup (3200m) following an extensive review of the conditions of the two iconic handicap races. September’s release of handicaps will see the minimum allotted weight for both Group 1 races increase from 50kg to 51kg while the minimum topweight will be raised from 58kg to 59kg. RV…

Awapuni’s newly renovated grass track was given the tick of approval following Tuesday’s trials at the Palmerston North venue. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Talented stayer Sword In Stone appreciated a stretch of the legs on Awapuni’s renovated grass surface ahead of Saturday’s Listed Valley D’Vine Restaurant Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Trentham. The Redwood gelding stepped out in the first of 11 trials at the Palmerston North venue on Tuesday, where jockey Kavish Chowdhoory allowed him to cruise along comfortably in midfield through the mid-stages. When in…

Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Awapuni’s renovated grass track was given its biggest test on its return when it held 11 heats of trials under torrential rain on Tuesday. The track held up well, and the trial meeting concluded without incident, much to the satisfaction of local trainers, including Roydon Bergerson. “It was thumbs up from everybody; it was just great to get back there,” Bergerson said. “It poured with rain before the first heat, and if a horse were to slip, it would…

Te Akau principal David Ellis. Photo: Trish Dunell Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis was once again to the fore in the sales ring this week, but this time at Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney. On Monday he went to A$1 million to secure lot 398, the Snitzel colt out of Group One performer Harlow Gold, from the draft of Glenlogan Park. His dam was a $200,000 New Zealand Bloodstock yearling sale purchase and went on to win two races for trainers David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig,…

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, April 9, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (8:40pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, with a competitive nine-part program set for decision. The rail is back in the A course, and with no significant rainfall predicted, punters can expect a Good 4 surface for the meeting. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm HKT. Best Bet at Happy Valley: Loveisintheair Loveisintheair…

What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, April 9, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The Lakeside track at Sandown is in action on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race metropolitan meeting set down for decision. Clear but autumnal weather is forecast, meaning the track should remain a Good 4 throughout the day, while the rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit. The first event is set to jump at 1pm AEST, and below are our free Sandown…