Gallant Star is yet to put a win on the board this campaign, but trainer Brett Robb has seen enough from his stable star to deem him worthy of a shot at this Saturday’s $500,000 Lakes Mile at Wyong. The Dubbo gelding will be lining up for his fifth start of the… Read More »
Mark Zahra will be back in action at Flemington this Saturday and the gun jockey on Wednesday warmed up for his return aboard the horse who could be his star steer in 2026. Melbourne’s leading rider reunited with glamour colt Tentyris in an 800m jumpout at Mornington. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained three-year-old… Read More »
David Pfieffer believes the exciting Ice Kool can measure up in the $3 million Magic Millions Sunlight Plate (1100m) at Gold Coast on Saturday night. The three-year-old slot race was won by subsequent Group 1 winner Private Harry in the inaugural edition last year and will see 12 horses line… Read More »
Will Hayes is confident Stealth Of Night has the talent to make an impression beyond benchmark company, but for now it is about making the most of present opportunities with the imported mare. The daughter of Night Of Thunder will run in the $130,000 benchmark 74 over 1400 metres on Saturday’s… Read More »
Half Yours is only in the early stages of his campaign, but Calvin Mcevoy has already seen enough to think the gelding can have another productive year in 2026. The son of St Jean, who rose from provincial benchmark 64 class in mid-April to Melbourne Cup glory in early November,… Read More »
Given the heartache Gavin Bedgood experienced with Hedged early in his debut campaign with him, he is not particularly keen to turn out the sprinter now that he is in winning form. The gelding recorded his first win for the Cranbourne trainer – and his first victory in 18 months –… Read More »
The Tancred Stakes looms as a possible autumn option for ever-improving stayer Torranzino, who on Monday returned to work with Paul Preusker. The Tarzino gelding’s return to stable life comes around two months since his fifth placing in the $10 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Preusker was determined to… Read More »
Fans of Attica do not have to wait long for another look at the Group 1-winning colt, who is set to return to the trials this Friday. The son of Lonhro is well-advanced in his preparations for the Autumn Carnival and will stretch his legs in what will likely be… Read More »
Melbourne’s weather is set to determine if Nadal gets his shot at turning the tables on Hedged in next Saturday’s $200,000 Standish Handicap at Flemington. The Ciaron Maher stable is training the five-year-old son of Xtravagant as if he will contest the 1200-metre Group 3, but it is conscious of this week’s predicted conditions…. Read More »
Harry Coffey claims she was not as her best, but Precious Charm was still able to continue her fruitful summer with a feature success at Geelong on Saturday. The Symon Wilde-trained mare turned in a gritty performance on the Good 3 track to take out a thrilling edition of the… Read More »
A ninja must overcome challenges, know when to strike, do it by stealth, be efficient and do it with the element of surprise. Ninja ($2.30F) – the three-year-old gelding – did all that in notching a near five-length victory in the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) at Eagle Farm… Read More »
The price may have been short this time though it was equally justified as Warwoven further staked his claim for favouritism towards the Magic Millions 2yo Classic by winning at Eagle Farm. Fourteen days out from the $3 million 1200-metre Gold Coast highlight and trainer Bjorn Baker reiterated his opinion… Read More »
Described as ‘still a bit green’ by jockey Michael Dee but Jewel Bandit still made a good impression in winning her second race in as many starts. Jewel Bandit won on debut at Cranbourne over 1000m on December 12 with Brad Rawiller aboard but Michael Dee took the ride this… Read More »
Neither co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy nor Luke Currie are not getting ahead of themselves, but they all believe that Moana Spirit has potential and the Blue Diamond might be a chance to realise it. Moana Spirit ($4.80) won on debut at Morphettville Parks over 1000 metres on December 6… Read More »
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s representation in the upcoming Magic Millions 2YO Classic is likely to reach four runners after colt Knightsbridge won on debut at Randwick. Knightsbridge ($3.20F), a $750,000 buy at the Gold Coast Yearling Sales twelve months ago, took out the Kia Ora Yearlings @ MMGC Plate… Read More »
An unlikely contributor might rate a mention in Gavin Bedggood’s acceptance speech if St Lawrence wins Saturday’s $200,000 Coastal Classic at Geelong. The Cranbourne horseman said words of advice from the seven-year-old’s former trainer Ciaron Maher had helped him rejuvenate the son of Redwood. St Lawrence joined Bedggood early last year and… Read More »
Joe Pride has made a name for himself rejuvenating horses who started their career in rival stables and he will unleash two newcomers at Randwick on Saturday. Gatsby’s and Candlewick will both have their first start for the in-form Warwick Farm horseman in the $160,000 Schweppes BM78 Handicap (1100m). Candlewick is a… Read More »
Arabella Star had a number of suitable options closer to home over the new year period, but trainers Tony and Calvin Mcevoy have selected an interstate race as the most suitable to chase win number two. The daughter of Star Turn will head to Gawler and contest Saturday’s $55,000 Kingsford Hotel Class 1 Handicap… Read More »
With yearling-sale season on the doorstep, like many other trainers John Mcardle will soon embark on viewing thousands of young horses with an eye to trying to find a bargain. Sometimes, however, it is closer to home where the results come along and the Mornington-based trainer’s sense for a good performer… Read More »
Ninja will put the finishing touches on his Magic Millions 3YO Guineas preparations with a maiden appearance at Stakes level this Saturday. The gelded son of Farnan will contest the $300,000 Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) at Eagle Farm. The MyRacehorse galloper, who has just four starts to his name,… Read More »
