# Australian thoroughbred racing updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-thoroughbred-racing-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-27T14:15:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The racing outlook for trainer Sterling Alexiou focuses on the spring campaign for the three-year-old colt Southend. Initially identified as a horse scheduled to begin its spring campaign in the Group 3 Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Up & Coming Stakes at Rosehill, the strategy for the horse has since become more specific.

Following an awkward draw in barrier nine of 11 for the Rosehill race, Alexiou intends to have the colt ridden conservatively. The team is currently evaluating Southend’s optimal racing distance after previous performances provided limited data regarding his ability over a mile. Future targets, including the Golden Rose, Caulfield Guineas, Dulcify Stakes, or Spring Champion Stakes, will be determined based on his upcoming performances in the Up And Coming Stakes and the Ming Dynasty Quality.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Southend's spring racing path to be determined by early performances

Trainer Sterling Alexiou will use the upcoming performances of colt Southend, starting with the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes at Rosehill, to determine the horse's optimal racing distance and spring campaign.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southends-spring-racing-path-to-be-determined-by-early-performances

### 2026-08-25: Australian horse racing previews for Rosehill and Canterbury

Racing previews for Rosehill and Canterbury feature trainer Sterling Alexiou’s confidence in Harry’s Evidence and upcoming spring starts for Southend, alongside various race selections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-horse-racing-previews-for-rosehill-and-canterbury

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Cite as: Australian thoroughbred racing updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-thoroughbred-racing-updates