Co-trainer Adrian Bott is banking on race fitness to give promising colts Introducing and The Instructor a vital edge in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill. The pair tackle the race second-up after filling the placings behind Tiz Invincible over the 1100m circuit in the Rosebud and Bott says both have taken benefit from… Read More »
Street Parade is close to resuming after two sound trials, but there’s a new race in Albany next year that has piqued the interest of trainer Russell Stewart. “I want to set him for that Bluff Knoll,” Russell Stewart told The Races WA. “I want to have a crack at that… Read More »
A feature race on Melbourne Cup day could figure in the plans for in-form gelding Strombus after he took his record to two wins from his past three starts at the midweek Kensington meeting. Starting a $2.70 unibet favourite, the five-year-old finished strongly down the outside to win Wednesday’s PKF Global… Read More »
The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman stable have Oaks ambitions with Autumn Angel after her breakthrough win at Sandown. Success in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) on Wednesday was the commencement of a campaign that the trainers hope will lead to the Group 1 Victorian Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November. Ridden by… Read More »
Cowboys fan John O’Shea might have found himself the Jason Taumalolo of racehorses in strapping colt Cafe Millenium. The still developing three-year-old stands at 16.2 hands and tips the scales at a whopping 570kg, significantly bigger than many fully mature thoroughbreds. In that vein, O’Shea isn’t putting any pressure on CafĂ©… Read More »
Trainer Stefan Vahala has all but ruled out the Ascot Pinnacles carnival for Aztec Ruler, deciding to extend the quality four-year-old’s winter campaign instead. Stefan Vahala has been weighing up his options since Aztec Ruler’s dominant win on Saturday, but says the summer carnival may not be the best option for… Read More »
First-up Vain Stakes winner Cylinder has been touted as Godolphin’s flagship sprinting colt for the spring, but stablemate Corniche might just be the stable’s forgotten horse. The three-year-old will launch his preparation in an intriguing renewal of the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday, the race having attracted… Read More »
Nick Ryan is looking forward to take two with Express Pass at Moonee Valley. The gelding was down to run at Moonee Valley on August 12, but instead will kick off his campaign in the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) on Saturday. A bout of cellulitis forced the sprinter’s withdrawal two weeks ago, much to Ryan’s disappointment. “He got… Read More »
Damien Oliver’s decorated riding career has been recognised by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) with the naming of an award in his honour. To be given annually, the Damien Oliver Award is to acknowledge an up-and-coming Western Australian apprentice who has shown dedication and passion in all aspects of their… Read More »
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Goldman has been given a look at the Moonee Valley track where he will kick off his Melbourne Cup campaign. Goldman is scheduled to make his spring reappearance in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on September 9. The lightly raced stayer… Read More »
Some of Australia’s best horses stepped out at Rosehill on Tuesday, with Peter & Paul Snowden showing off four of their best, including seasoned sprinters Mazu and King Of Sparta and classy three-year-olds King’s Gambit and Don Corleone. King’s Gambit and Mazu trialled together, finishing third and fourth respectively behind champion sprinter Nature… Read More »
Warrnambool trainer Tom Dabernig has taken the quiet approach with Plucky Pirouette who will be out to register her first victory since suffering a tendon injury. Plucky Pirouette won on Melbourne Cup Day in 2021 for the Flemington-based Caroline Jennings before spending 19 months away from the racetrack. The daughter of Brazen Beau suffered a flexor… Read More »
Untapped New Zealand mare Prowess 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 James 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 Kick 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 Idol 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 Corleone ($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 Stakes with the stable looking at a Sydney option with the mare. As a Group 1 winner, the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable expects the mare to get too much weight in the 1000m race which will be run under set-weight… Read More »
Peter and Paul Snowden’s Group One placed colts King’s Gambit and Don Corleone 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 Williams is looking forward to reuniting with Giga Kick in a jump-out at Cranbourne. Last year’s winner of The Everest headlines a group of four trials at the Cranbourne racecourse on Monday morning before the remainder of the heats will be held at the nearby training centre. Monday’s jump-outs at the racecourse will cater for Group performers who are preparing to… Read More »
