The most prolific Group One winner in The Everest, Alcohol Free is also one of the outsiders of the field, but Adrian Bott is warning punters not to underestimate the high-class mare. After failing to fire at her Sydney debut in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) last autumn, Bott and… Read More »
In a noteworthy achievement for his career, Australian trainer Mark Newnham celebrated his maiden win in Hong Kong as Happy Hero secured a victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Previously securing over 400 victories in Australia, Newnham’s recent move to Hong Kong marked a new chapter in his illustrious… Read More »
Chautauqua’s half-brother, Need Some Luck, has impressively broken his maiden at Warwick Farm this Wednesday. Trained by the esteemed duo, Peter and Paul Snowden, the bay colt showcased a commendable racing strategy, outperforming most of the field. With jockey Ryan Maloney at the helm, the promising colt secured his first… Read More »
When Grant Williams devised the idea for Stable Of Stars, his objective was to present racing fans with the chance to experience the thrill of racing well-bred horses without a massive outlay. The concept, which is based around leasing as opposed to buying and syndicating horses, was five years in… Read More »
A day after Wolfy broke through for his maiden city success, trainer Nick Ryan knew he had had to press on to the Caulfield Guineas with Wolfy. The three-year-old scored at Flemington over 1420m on September 24, following a Sale maiden win, and Ryan was going to leave a decision on whether Wolfy… Read More »
With Royal Randwick referred to as âHeadquarters,â its Newmarket trainer James Ferguson who has Land Legend at $8.50 with Ladbrokes for the Moet & Chandon ATC St Leger Stakes. To be ridden by Tyler Schiller and wearing the red and white silks of owner Bonifice Ho, who had Classic Legend… Read More »
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will add a dose of international flavour to the Silver Eagle with two overseas acquisitions set to make their Australian debuts in the $1 million race. Former Singapore galloper Coin Toss and English import New Endeavour will join local stablemate Kibou in the 1300m race, the trio bidding to… Read More »
Phillip Stokes is using the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield in a bid to gain a Melbourne Cup start for Daqiansweet Junior. Trainer Phillip Stokes is taking a different approach 12 months on in his bid to have Daqiansweet Junior peaking for the Melbourne Cup. Stokes elected to bypass The Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington last week… Read More »
Tulloch Lodge has continued its good start to the two-year-old season with Written Tycoon youngster Sovereign Hill scoring a commanding debut win at Warwick Farm. A $280,000 Inglis Classic purchase from the draft of Silverdale Farm, the well-bred colt is out of Taraji who is half-sister to Group 1 winner Music… Read More »
Bjorn Baker can rattle off a list of reasons Overpass is a superior horse to the one that finished midfield in The Everest twelve months ago and they are fuelling his confidence the horse is a live chance. The five-year-old was sixth and less than three lengths from winner Giga Kick last year,… Read More »
With almost half the field on the minimum in the Toorak Handicap, the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable will give Wiremu Pinn the opportunity of collecting his first Group 1 win at Caulfield. The only apprentice to be given a chance at Group 1 glory in Saturday’s 1600m contest, Pinn… Read More »
The Golden Rose has become the go to race when assessing form for the Caulfield Guineas, but a two-year-old race in Brisbane during the winter has also been a good reference. Militarize is a deserving favourite for the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday following his win in the… Read More »
Mr Brightside will be out to continue his love affair with the Randwick mile when he bids to defend his unbeaten record over the course and distance in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes. The Lindsay Park gelding has returned in career-best form this spring, winning a trio of Melbourne… Read More »
The iconic Melbourne Cup carnival celebrations are set to see a significant change this year as the much-loved street parade is rumoured to not be going ahead. The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is poised to unveil plans for an alternative city event, replacing the parade for 2023. VRC CEO, Steve… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 3 Multimore Race Two: 3 Happy Jai Jai Race Three: 5 Star Contact Race Four: 2 Kokushi Musou Race Five: 11 Circuit Seven Race Six: 8 Colonel Race Seven:… Read More »
Betting was suspended for The Everest on Tuesday morning prior to a live barrier reveal in the Sydney Harbour, with I Wish I Win re-opening as a $4 favourite with TAB before drifting slightly to $4.20 after drawing barrier 1. Peter Moody, co-trainer of Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) winner… Read More »
The star-four-year-old had a spin around Caulfield this morning (Tuesday) as she ramped up preparation for her next Melbourne assault. Trainer Simon A Miller said it was the perfect hit out for Amelia’s Jewel ahead of the G1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Amelia’s Jewel is out to maintain her… Read More »
Trainer Neville Parnham is set to start Group 3 winner Bustler in Saturday week’s Eurythmic Stakes (1400m) at Ascot, following his second trial yesterday. Neville Parnham had originally planned for Bustler’s first-up assignment to be in the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) but is now keen to start his campaign earlier…. Read More »
Chris Waller does not see the barrier draw being a disadvantage for Caulfield Guineas favourite Militarize. The $2.80 top elect with most online bookies drew barrier 12 in Saturday’s field of 15 three-year-olds over the 1600m journey. Militarize had his first look at Caulfield on Tuesday morning and Waller said the… Read More »
Star mare Amelia’s Jewel was given a trip across town from her Flemington base for a look at Caulfield ahead of the Toorak Handicap. Saturday’s Group 1 handicap over 1600m is the race that will determine whether Amelia’s Jewel stays in Melbourne to run in the Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on October… Read More »
