Warrnambool trainer Tom DabernigĀ has taken the quiet approach with Plucky PirouetteĀ who will be out to register her first victory since sufferingĀ aĀ tendon injury. Plucky Pirouette won on Melbourne Cup Day in 2021 for the Flemington-based Caroline JenningsĀ before spending 19 months away from the racetrack. The daughter of Brazen BeauĀ suffered a flexor… Read More »
Untapped New Zealand mare ProwessĀ has suffered a setback and is now long odds to contest this year’s Cox Plate, for which she was prominent in pre-post betting. Co-trainer Roger JamesĀ revealed on Tuesday morning that a minor knock that evolved into an abscess required a medical procedure, which took place on… Read More »
Arguably the best horse in Australia, Giga KickĀ had his first official piece of work ahead of his Spring campaign, winning an 850m jump out at Cranbourne on Monday morning. Settling at the back of the field of five, Giga Kick found the line nicely between runners under regular jockey Craig… Read More »
Brilliant fencer Stern IdolĀ will take his place in Sunday’s Grand National Steeplechase after pleasing his trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, since his stunning Crisp Steeplechase victory. The hulking import obliterated his rivals by 25 lengths in that 4200-metre at Sandown on August 6 and has shown no ill-effects since…. Read More »
Amelia’s Jewel made a compelling case for her upcoming campaign with a triumphant trial win this morning at Lark Hill. Trained by Simon Miller, she showcased her elite form, igniting speculation on her path for the remainder of the season. Miller is yet to finalise whether the talented mare will… Read More »
Some more of the youngsters that were right at the pointy end of the juvenile ranks are nominated for Rosehill on Saturday on a day of 3yo features. The G3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) is a kick off for several of those such as Don CorleoneĀ ($11) who ran in all… Read More »
Bella Nipotina is unlikely to be given the chance at back-to-back wins in the Listed Carlyon StakesĀ with the stable looking at a Sydney option with the mare. As a Group 1 winner, the Ciaron Maher andĀ David EustaceĀ stable expectsĀ theĀ mareĀ to getĀ too much weight in the 1000m raceĀ which will be run under set-weight… Read More »
Peter andĀ Paul Snowden’s Group One placed colts King’s GambitĀ and Don CorleoneĀ are warming up towards their carnival returns with both set to step out in barrier trials at Rosehill. Don Corleone will have his second trial this time in in a 1000m Group heat on Tuesday, while King’s Gambit makes his… Read More »
Craig WilliamsĀ is looking forward to reuniting with Giga KickĀ in aĀ jump-outĀ at Cranbourne. Last year’s winner of The Everest headlines a group of four trials at the Cranbourne racecourse on Monday morningĀ before theĀ remainderĀ of the heatsĀ will beĀ held at the nearby training centre. Monday’sĀ jump-outsĀ at the racecourse will cater for Group performersĀ who are preparing to… Read More »
Lindsay Park trained Mr BrightsideĀ has made an emphatic statement ahead of the spring with an impressive first-up win at Caulfield. The Ben, Will andĀ J d Hayes-trained galloperĀ recordedĀ a second winĀ in the Group 2 P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m) on Saturday under a perfect ride from Craig Williams. Sent off the $2.35… Read More »
Those punters that took the short odds about CylinderĀ in his return run at Caulfield would be grateful for the never-say-die attitude of Blake Shinn. The James Cummings-trainedĀ three-year-oldĀ got the bob in right on the line to claim the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) on Saturday to set up a promising spring… Read More »
Autumn BalletĀ has landed a ‘bonus’ first-up win in the Silver Shadow Stakes in what connections are hoping could be the start of a lucrative campaign. Co-trainer Adrian BottĀ said while he expected the filly to run well, he had anticipated her improving as she got deeper into the four-race Princess Series,… Read More »
Chris WallerĀ has not only celebrated his 150th Group One win in the race named after his career-defining horse, but he has managed to produce four of the first five horses across the line in the Winx Stakes. Crowd favourite FangirlĀ finally stepped out of the shadow of her retired former nemesis… Read More »
Damian LaneĀ has declared Charm StoneĀ something special after her return win at Caulfield. Having her first start as a three-year-old, Charm Stone took out the Group 3Ā QuezetteĀ StakesĀ (1100m)Ā on Saturday to set up a spring campaign that will entail an attempt at Group 1 level. Trainers Mick Price andĀ Michael Kent JnrĀ have earmarked either… Read More »
Since relocating from South Australia to Newcastle four years ago, Mark MinerviniĀ has found training to be a slow burn but that is finally starting to change thanks to recent stable addition Hosier. The former Lloyd Williams-owned galloper was bought by Minervini and a handful of stable clients earlier this year… Read More »
Melbourne Cup fancy White MarlinĀ has been ruled out of the spring carnival and is not expected to be seen again this season. Co-trainer Adrian BottĀ confirmed at Randwick races on Saturday that the emerging stayer had presented with a tendon issue that would require an extended spell. However, Bott was optimistic… Read More »
Buenos NochesĀ has announced himself as a genuine contender for an Everest slot with a slashing first-up win in the Show Country Quality at Randwick. Carrying topweight of 58.5kg, the backmarker had to overcome a slowly run race but was in a different league to his rivals, shouldering his way into… Read More »
The four-time Cox Plate winner has been locked in for a return visit to Snitzel at Arrowfield Stud. It will be the second year in a row the daughter of Street Cry has visited the four-time Australian Champion Stallion, but she failed to get in-foal last year. Winx’s only living… Read More »
IphimediaĀ may only have a Terang maiden win to her credit, but the filly’s trainers think enough of her to chase an early season stakes race win. Prepared by Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock,Ā IphimediaĀ tackles the Group 3Ā QuezetteĀ Stakes (1100m) first-up at Caulfield on Saturday. IphimediaĀ scored a debut win at Terang in… Read More »
Trainers Mick Price andĀ Michael Kent JnrĀ areĀ bankingĀ onĀ raceĀ fitness over quality in their search of a stakes race win at Caulfield. Price and Kent Jnr will saddle OuroborosĀ in the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) on Saturday where the colt will run against six opponents. Of the seven runners, Ouroboros is the only one… Read More »
