Racing News

Mishani team Ross, Crooks prepare for warfare with Spartan

Trainer Les Ross will be leading the Queensland team in next weekend’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) after Mishani Spartan (Husson) produced what, to their eyes, was an unbelievable victory in the Aquis Gold Nugget (1100m) yesterday. Ross, whose primary client is Mishani Enterprises, now has three runners in the $2 million feature, all... Read More

Magic Millions calling as tenacious Miss Hellfire gets Hellbent on the board

Snowdens to be double-handed in $2 million feature after Newgate-bred filly’s Aquis Gold Pearl victory Hellbent (I Am Invincible) chalked up his first winner yesterday and the filly who provided the Yarraman Park-based stallion with his maiden victory, Miss Hellfire, will be aiming to hand the young sire immediate stakes success when she backs up... Read More

Breeders hoping for last-minute pedigree updates as juveniles vye for Magic Millions berth

Honey Pot targets Aquis Gold Pearl but Spiritualised remains in danger of missing a Gold Coast Nugget start Timing can be everything at a horse sale and for Three Bridges Thoroughbreds, it could be impeccable, whereas for a graduate of fellow Victorian breeder Musk Creek Farm, time could be running out. Talented Spirit Of Boom... Read More

Cusack has Fernrigg Farm dreaming of back-to-back Classic wins

Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained colt aims to follow fellow Magic Millions graduate Shaquero as winner of lucrative race In the ebbs and flows of what can be ruthless breeding and bloodstock fashion, setting off to a flying start can be of paramount importance for long term success, be that as a young stallion or... Read More

Ellis and returning Walker hunting for more riches on the Gold Coast

Travel restrictions force Te Akau boss to sit out Magic Millions for second consecutive year, but trainer on the ground With Covid travel restrictions still playing havoc in parts of the world and the travel corridor between New Zealand and Australia remaining closed, Te Akau supremo David Ellis will once again be forced to watch... Read More

A tenth Perth Cup for Peters who ends year among leading global owners

Prominent breeder has dominated Western Australian racing scene, feats that see him placed fifth on TRC worldwide rankings Bob Peters has been breeding and racing horses for 48 years and enjoyed remarkable success during that time, particularly in his home state of Western Australia where he has won every major there is to – and... Read More