Edward Sadler

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Duke to return for 2026 Annual

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

A defence of his Grand Annual crown is on the agenda for Andrew Bobbin's dashing jumper Duke Of Bedford. Bobbin revealed that Duke Of Bedford is currently enjoying a spell following his heroic performance during the May Racing Carnival at Warrnambool, where he took out the Brierly Steeplechase on the Tuesday and then backed up two days later to win the Grand Annual Steeplechase in a bold front-running display.
Pateman eyes elusive Steeplechase

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

He's won every other feature jumps event on multiple occasions, but the Australian Steeplechase is the one race that has proven elusive for Steven Pateman. The star jumps jockey will be out to right that wrong this Sunday, when he partners Stern Idol for Ciaron Maher in the $100,000 event at Sandown. "I try not to think about it, just treat it like another race because I haven't won it before, but I'd definitely like to tick it off," Pateman said.
Lane poised for more Japan glory

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Melbourne premiership-winning jockey Damian Lane will be seeking his second win in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) when he rides Museum Mile at Tokyo on Sunday. When speaking to Racing.com on Friday, Lane explained that the Japanese Derby is the race that owners and breeders in want to win more than any other in the land of the rising sun, while it’s also as hugely popular event with racing fans in the country.
Cartwright's winter homecoming

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

After a successful first season in New Zealand, talented young jockey Matthew Cartwright is back home in Victoria for a winter stint. Cartwright currently holds a spot inside the top 10 in the New Zealand jockeys' premiership, while he also gained his first taste of Group 1 glory earlier this season when he won the Tarzino Trophy on Grail Seeker. "It was very rewarding and I was so glad to get that," Cartwright said of that top-level triumph.
Cat to pounce on Caulfield sprints?

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Tom Dabernig's winning machine Cleo Cat could use Saturday's Listed Bel Esprit Stakes as a stepping stone towards other feature sprint events at Caulfield this winter. The four-year-old mare is unbeaten from two runs this preparation, including her victory in the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes last start, which was her biggest success to date. "Cleo Cat has kicked off the prep well with two wins and is coming off a strong win in Group company in Adelaide," Dabernig said.
Allen's winning roll

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

As the weekend's racing approaches, there's no doubt that Ben Allen is a jockey in hot form. The popular young hoop has ridden 11 winners from his past 50 rides as of Wednesday afternoon, giving him a recent strike-rate of 22 per cent. "I do feel it (momentum) has started to pick up," Allen said on Tuesdays with Terry this week.
Cox Plate for Oaks winner?

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Matt Laurie would love to get his star filly Treasurethe Moment to this year's Cox Plate, in what is shaping up as an exciting spring for the Mornington-based trainer. The winner of nine of her 11 starts, Treasurethe Moment was undefeated during the autumn, culminating in her Group 1 ATC Oaks triumph. "That's a logical race to want to aim for but we'll obviously nominate her for all the other races that you would," Laurie said on Tuesdays with Terry.
Southside's strong start

1 week ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Southside Racing has pleasingly made a strong start to its first year of existence, detailing its achievements in a press release on Tuesday. In 2024, the Cranbourne Turf Club and Pakenham Racing Club merged to bring both courses under the one umbrella, becoming Australia's newest racing club in the process. A year on, Southside Racing has released its strategic plan for racing in Melbourne's southeast and established two slot races: The Meteorite and The Supernova.
Williams, J-Mac on HK missions

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams is excited to be in Hong Kong to ride Cap Ferrat in Sunday’s Group 1 Champions and Chater Cup, the final G1 of the Hong Kong racing season. Williams has developed a strong association with Cap Ferrat this year, producing a brilliant ride to guide him to Hong Kong Derby success in March, prior to his latest effort, where he ran fifth in the G1 QEII Cup.
They Once Raced Here - Belmont

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Darcy Cosgriff |Edward Sadler

With Edward SadlerNow home to five football ovals, the South Barwon Recreation Reserve complex was once one of several thriving racetracks in the Bellarine region complementing the main track, which has been on Breakwater Road since 1907. And located just 1.5 kilometres away, Belmont Racecourse is the second in a series of They Once Raced Here episodes focussing on the Geelong area.