Randwick News

After starting her career with a runner-up and first place finish at Geelong and Flemington, Cavalry Girl is set to race in the Inglis Millennium at Randwick next week. The Tom Dabernig-trained filly is one of the top three favourites.

Paul Messara’s mare Clear Thinking is still perfect after winning the Highway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. The daughter of Dubawi is set to run in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes next. The Country Championships is also an option.

Godolphin Racing are considering what’s next for Polyglot after his impressive win in the Precise Air Benchmark 72 at Rosehill. The James Cummings-trained gelding could be ready to make the next step and run in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick next month.

Bjorn Baker’s Robusto came away with a major upset victory this weekend after winning the Group 2 The Ingham at Randwick on Saturday. The betting sites gave the five-year-old just $26 chances of winning the $2 million race.

Kris Lees is hoping that Rustic Steel can help him pick up his second straight The Ingham win on Saturday. The gelding is currently a $26 outsider, but does have a penchant for 1600+ meter races, so he could be one to watch at Randwick.

After a frightening fall heading into the stretch of the Group 3 Sydney Stakes at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, Think About It is going to retire. The six-year-old is a two-time Group 1 winner and the winner of last year’s The Everest.

World class trainer Chris Waller has admitted that he is starting to feel a bit of pressure leading into The Everest. The race is on Saturday, 19 October at Randwick Racecourse. Waller’s top mare Joliestar is the Everest betting favourite.

Top Chris Waller says his star mare Joliestar is fresh and on track for a “brilliant” run at The Everest this Saturday at Randwick Racecourse. Waller is looking for his third Everest win, while Joliestar is vying for her second Group 1 win.

After reporting an injury to the NSW Stewards last Thursday, Godolphin head trainer James Cummings says Traffic Warden is “absolutely fine” and will be ready to race in The Everest at Randwick Racecourse on 19 October.

Racing Australia has confirmed that the All-Star Mile and The Everest will be Group 1 races for the 2024/25 horse racing and beyond. The decision has also been ratified by the Asian Racing Federation.