New Zealand farmers Christopher and Susanna Grace have had success racing horses in Australia, most notably with dual Group One winner Shillelagh. The are now looking to Beefeater to add his name to their sakes winners when he runs at the Brisbane winter carnival starting with Saturday’s Listed Members Handicap… Read More »
A capacity field of 16 plus four emergencies has been declared for the Group One South Australian Derby at Morphettville. Field 🏆: View the SA Derby Field Long-time favourite for Saturday’s SA Derby for three-year-olds over 2500m, the Phillip Stokes-trained Mr Quickie drew barrier 13 and has eased to $3.50… Read More »
Kings Will Dream has recovered from a fractured pelvis suffered in the Cox Plate and has been given the all-clear to resume full work. Sent off favourite when sixth in the Caulfield Cup, the Irish-bred import was retired from last year’s Cox Plate, won by Winx, and it was touch… Read More »
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has denied an appeal of Maximum Security’s disqualification as Kentucky Derby winner for interference, saying the stewards’ decision is not subject to appeal. The commission’s letter to attorney D Barry Stilz, who filed the appeal of behalf of owners Gary and Mary West, also denied… Read More »
Maximum Security’s owner has confirmed he will appeal the colt’s disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner and will not be running him in the Preakness Stakes. The Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown, is on May 18 at Pimlico and West said he did not want to run… Read More »
Fan favourites Destiny’s Kiss and Tom Melbourne head the 27 nominations for the Scone Cup on the first day of the Hunter Valley showpiece meeting. The Joe Pride-trained veteran Destiny’s Kiss and Tom Melbourne from the Chris Waller stable, are equal topweights on 59kg for Friday’s Listed Scone Cup (1600m)…. Read More »
Injured jockey Michael Hackett is continuing to take small steps on his road to recovery. Hackett was one of three riders to fall at the Tomingley Cup picnic race meeting in central western NSW last Saturday week. He was transferred to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition and placed in… Read More »
The Danny O’Brien-trained Moldova headlines nominations for the Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes for two-year-olds at Caulfield, having impressed in wins at Bendigo and Flemington to start her career. Moldova won an 1100m-handicap for fillies at Flemington on Saturday to remain unbeaten and has been entered to run on a seven-day… Read More »
Clayton Douglas and Damien Thornton will both chase their first Group One wins in the South Australian Derby when they retain the rides on a pair of leading contenders from the Anthony Freedman stable. Thornton steered Ridgewood Drive to a four-length win in a 2000m-handicap for three-year-olds at Flemington on… Read More »
Co-trainer Peter Hulbert hopes race experience has helped filly Oh Five Glory overcome a habit which could cost her a Group Two win. Oh Five Glory will take on a smart field of two-year-olds in Saturday’s Champagne Classic (1200m) at Doomben. The Champagne Classic has been the launching pad for… Read More »
A decision is pending on the immediate plans for Warrnambool Cup winner Furrion who could yet have another start this preparation to chase a free ticket into the Melbourne Cup. The lure to press on to the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) at Flemington on May 25 is because the… Read More »
Multiple Group One-winning jockey Blake Shinn has been confirmed as the rider of progressive New Zealand three-year-old Vigor Winner when he makes his Australian debut. Trainer Lauren Brennan said Vigor Winner would run in the Group Three Fred Best Classic (1400m) on May 25 ahead of the Group Two Queensland… Read More »
About 26 horses have been moved from controversial trainer Ben Currie’s Toowoomba stables with some entered by other trainers for upcoming meetings. Currie is barred from nominating horses for meetings after Racing Queensland invoked Australian Racing Rule AR 55. He has sought a judicial review of the decision which allows… Read More »
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has nominated Ef Troop for Scone looking for a dry track but the three-year-old is more likely to race at home. Rain has played havoc with Ef Troop’s preparation and he along with stablemates Zoustyle and Outback Barbie were scratched from a wet Gold Coast… Read More »
Champion jockey Damien Oliver will take over on Steel Prince when the in-form stayer bids to win his way into the Melbourne Cup in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes. Five-year-old Steel Prince made it four wins from as many starts this preparation since joining the Anthony Freedman stable with a hard-fought… Read More »
Maximum Security’s owner Gary West is unsure whether the colt will run in the Preakness Stakes as he ponders an appeal against his disqualification as the winner of the Kentucky Derby. West says he realises the appeals process could extend well beyond the second leg of the Triple Crown at… Read More »
Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien has completed another Guineas double with Hermosa dominating the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. It is the fourth time the Irishman has won both opening Classics of the season with Magna Grecia taking the colts division a day earlier, the 2000 Guineas, on Saturday (Sunday AEST). A… Read More »
Trainer Jason Warren will keep an open mind with Brooklyn Hustle in the spring, admitting he is still unsure whether the filly will be kept to sprints or stretch out to the Thousand Guineas distance. Brooklyn Hustle made a big impression when she stormed to a debut win at The… Read More »
Two recent barrier trials have convinced Deploy’s trainer Gerald Ryan the Group-winning sprinter is ready to return to the races after a forgettable year. The six-year-old was at his best in the spring of 2017, winning the Group Three Show County Quality and Group Two Theo Marks Stakes to earn… Read More »
Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick as completed a big week by being named the trainer for a new venture aimed at ready-to-run sale horses. Kendrick has had six winners in the past week including the Listed Dalrello Stakes winner Jagged Edge. The new venture called R2R Club has melded six experienced… Read More »
