Clinton Mcdonald blames trainer error for not having an unbeaten colt as the Melbourne Spring Carnival steps up a notch at Caulfield. Angel Capital produced an amazing win at Cranbourne on debut in April, and if McDonald had pulled up stumps then, he would have a boom colt on his hands… Read More »
Trainer James Cummings will learn more about Lavalier after the Godolphin colt takes a step up in trip on a path towards a potential Victoria Derby start. Lavalier is down to contest the Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday, a lead up race to the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m)… Read More »
The forecast of some favourable weather has resulted in Duke De Sessa remaining in Melbourne for a shot at a Group 1 race. The Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday was chosen for the Ciaron Maher-trained galloper in preference over a trip to NSW to contest the Group 3 Newcastle… Read More »
Connections of Detonator Jack are playing the long game this spring as they gear the horse’s preparation towards the $3 million Big Dance at Randwick on Melbourne Cup day. The gelding passed the first qualification clause with his runner-up finish in the Hawkesbury Cup in May and will take the next… Read More »
Autumn Glow will face her toughest test to date against a handful of more seasoned fillies in the Tea Rose Stakes, and connections admit she will have to be every bit as good as she has promised if she is to remain unbeaten. The three-year-old has looked a star in the… Read More »
Some of the big Victorian stables have called on apprentice Dakotah Keane for mounts over in Adelaide on Saturday. Ciaron Maher, Anthony and Sam Freedman and Phillip Stokes have the 3kg claiming apprentice riding for them while local trainer Andrew Clarken will give the Mornington-based rider her fifth and final ride… Read More »
Thirteen aspiring jockeys have joined Racing WA’s newly restructured Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP). The TWTP provides industry participants the opportunity to complete National Accredited Training and gain their Certificate III in Racing. Completion of the program helped put them on a path to the Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP)… Read More »
It’s been two years since Camorra was in the winner’s stall and his Australian form has been underwhelming, but trainer Stefan Vahala believes the former international galloper can give the Listed Boulder Cup (2100m) a big shake on Sunday. Soon after taking out his biggest win in the Group 2… Read More »
After recapturing her best form, top mare Admiration Express will be given the opportunity of securing the second-leg of a feature race double at Kalgoorlie on the weekend. Having locked away the Coolgardie Cup (1760m) in stylish fashion two weeks ago, her next Goldfields mission is Sunday’s $125,000 Listed Boulder… Read More »
Jamie Kah’s Spring Carnival has been thrown into disarray after the top jockey was on Thursday found guilty of a charge of failing to give one of her mounts every possible opportunity to obtain the best finishing position. The Victorian Racing Tribunal suspended Kah for three weeks, stemming from charges… Read More »
Bella Nipotina has this week been confirmed as Ciaron Maher’s first Everest runner, but his stocks in the $20 million showstopper could quickly bolster if I Am Me can salute in The Shorts. The two mares have clashed three times and I Am Me has beaten home Bella Nipotina in each, most… Read More »
A win in the MRC Foundation Cup for Saint George would be an important stepping stone for his future spring aspirations. Saint George runs in the Group 3 race over 2000m on Saturday needing to secure a win to then gain a ballot exemption for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m)… Read More »
The barrier draw has gone a long way to evening out the chances of Chris Waller’s trio of runners in the $1 million 7 Stakes at Randwick, but it has done little to loosen his stranglehold on the race. Waller will saddle up $2.25 favourite Fangirl, along with second elect… Read More »
A roomier track and a draw away from the fence are expected to produce an improved performance from Public Attention at Caulfield. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper runs in the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) on Saturday, looking to turn around a disappointing showing at Moonee Valley at… Read More »
Lindsay Park has locked in the next start for Mr Brightside on his path towards the Cox Plate. The Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on AFL Grand Final Eve, September 27, will be one of two races Mr Brightside has before the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) on… Read More »
Tim Clark expects the 7 Stakes meeting at Randwick to prove a decisive one for a trio of his feature race mounts, including two exciting imports bidding to consolidate their respective positions in Sydney’s carnival ranks. The go-to jockey for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Clark will link with Tulloch Lodge… Read More »
Tony Mcevoy hopes to learn on Saturday whether the spring plans he has in store for Group 1 winner Coco Sun are too ambitious. This year’s South Australian Derby winner will take the next step in her spring campaign in the $750,000 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. The Group 1 event will be… Read More »
The chance to qualify for a $3 million Melbourne Cup day feature has tempted Lindsay Park to bypass an assignment at Caulfield in favour of bringing Here To Shock north for the Cameron Handicap at Newcastle. Co-trainer Ben Hayes confirmed the multiple stakes winner had made the float trip to NSW overnight… Read More »
Trainer Dan O’Sullivan will aim Too Darn Discreet at a Stakes race that the dam of the filly won 12 years ago. Too Darn Discreet is a daughter of the Shamardel mare Maybe Discreet who won the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) at Flemington in 2012 before going on to claim… Read More »
The Flight Stakes will come around too soon for Canterbury winner Mergeila, but connections have another Group One on the radar for the superbly bred filly. A $750,000 purchase for Yulong Investments, Mergeila is by Justify out of former top racemare Invincibella and claimed her first win at just her second… Read More »
