Derby Day at Flemington promises another chapter in trainer Chris Waller‘s dominance, with his mare Atishu leading the charge in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). A two-time Group 1 winner, Atishu seeks her third elite-level victory. Waller previously conquered the Empire Rose Stakes with Red Tracer (2013) and Shillelagh (2018). Last year, Atishu […] The post Waller’s Atishu Favourite for Empire Rose Stakes 2024 at Flemington appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
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Growing Empire Poised to Conquer Coolmore Stud Stakes 2024
Flemington roars back to life for VRC Derby Day this Saturday, featuring the electrifying Group 1 $2 million Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) for three-year-old sprinters. Ciaron Maher looks set to continue his stellar spring carnival with the clear favourite in Coolmore Stud Stakes betting at Ladbrokes, Growing Empire. This Zoustar colt, piloted by Mark Zahra, […] The post Growing Empire Poised to Conquer Coolmore Stud Stakes 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
El Castello Leads the Charge from Wide Out in Victoria Derby 2024 Field
The curtain rises on the Melbourne Cup Carnival this Saturday with Derby Day at Flemington. The Group 1 $2 million Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500m) takes centre stage, featuring a talented, capacity final field of three-year-old stayers vying for classic glory. Leading the charge is Anthony Cummings‘ star colt El Castello. Fresh off his impressive victory […] The post El Castello Leads the Charge from Wide Out in Victoria Derby 2024 Field appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
The Follow Files: Territory Express unlucky in Diamonds Prelude
The Cox Plate Carnival at Moonee Valley took the spotlight across the weekend, while Randwick, Doomben and Ascot held strong cards on Saturday afternoon. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners that produced strong performances without winning and are worth adding to your blackbook with your chosen bookmaker. Randwick Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: +5m 1600m-W/Post & +3m remainder Race 9: Listed Five Diamonds Prelude (1500m) | Time: 1:27.30 Horse to follow: Territory Express (2nd) Territory Express was heavily backed with horse racing…
Coolmore Stud Stakes market headed by Everest placegetter
Growing Empire heads the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes market. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) will be one of three Group 1 races that will feature on Flemington’s VRC Derby Day program this Saturday afternoon, and a field of 14 runners is expected to do battle down the famous 1200m straight. As expected, many of Australia’s top trainers have a runner engaged in the 2024 Coolmore Stud Stakes, with the likes of Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and James Cummings training the key market favourites. Leading…
El Castello headlines capacity VRC Derby field
Josh Parr and El Castello after winning the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The time-honoured Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) headlines the action at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, with a capacity field of 16 three-year-olds set to do battle for the $2 million prize. The Anthony Cummings-trained El Castello holds the call with horse racing bookmakers as a $3.90 favourite for the event after an impressive victory last Saturday in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick. Joshua Parr takes the reins once again after claiming…
2024 Golden Eagle Field & Betting Preview
The countdown is on for the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) this Saturday at Rosehill, with the barrier draw adding another layer of intrigue to this year’s race. Japanese trainer Yoichi Kuroiwa attempts to achieve a historic feat with Ascoli Piceno, the early favourite at $4.80 in Golden Eagle 2024 betting at Ladbrokes despite her […] The post 2024 Golden Eagle Field & Betting Preview appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Via Sistina to bypass Melbourne Cup
Via Sistina ridden by James McDonald winning the 2024 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Via Sistina, the dominant winner of the 2024 Cox Plate (2040m) will not line-up in Tuesday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Despite the ease with which she disposed of one of the best Cox Plate fields, owners Yulong Investments confirmed the news on X on Tuesday morning that their star mare would bypass the race that stops the nation. “The Cox Plate has always been her main target, to…
David Eustace eyes momentum at Happy Valley
David Eustace has three wins through his debut Hong Kong season. Riding high after a breakthrough double in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon at Happy Valley, trainer David Eustace returns to the iconic city circuit on Wednesday armed with a trio of runners as he aims to build on a productive weekend. “The support’s been quite good and thankfully they’ve ran well. It gives you encouragement that whatever you’re doing and the routines the horses are in are working,” Eustace said. All three of Eustace’s wins have come at the…
O’Brien says Jan Brueghel Melbourne Cup decision wrong
Aidan O’Brien says Racing Victoria got Jan Brueghel decision wrong. Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien says his opinion and those of Racing Victoria stewards on unbeaten star Jan Brueghel differ wildly and he firmly believes he was the horse to beat in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. Racing Victoria made the tough decision to scratch the Melbourne Cup favourite on Tuesday morning, following scans, with the tough protocol surrounding international runners a major point of contention for O’Brien and other overseas trainers. O’Brien told Sky Sports said the ruling had been based off…