Plans to travel Lady Of Camelot to Royal Ascot remain on the table as the Group One winner steps up preparations for a Sydney autumn carnival return. The 2024 Golden Slipper heroine has been off the scene since finishing third in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) in March, a few minor complaints… Read More »
Jigsaw will press his claims for a potential trip to New Zealand when he has a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter is gearing up for a potential tilt at the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 24. Jigsaw has not been sighted since… Read More »
Cranbourne-based trainer Gavin Bedggood has travelled to New Zealand in preparation to saddle his first international runner. Bedggood and Kingswood departed Melbourne on Saturday night to prepare for the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Box Day. The trip to New Zealand is two-fold, an attempt to land an elusive Group 1… Read More »
King Of Pop will be out to enhance his prospects of gaining a start in a rich slot at the Gold Coast when he trials at Rosehill. The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained three-year-old is down to trial in the opening heat over 1030m on Tuesday and a forward showing may be… Read More »
Exciting debut winner Unit Five is likely to head to Sydney by week’s end to prepare for the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast next month. The Ciaron Maher-trained two-year-old showed a touch of class with his victory in the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) at Caulfield Heath on… Read More »
Adrian Bott is adamant filly Shiki remains on track for the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast despite her defeat as an odds-on favourite at Randwick. A narrow winner of the Gimcrack Stakes (1000m) in October, Shiki had been an early favourite for the $3 million January 17 showpiece… Read More »
A pull in the weights and getting back on his preferred dry ground has helped Chinqui return to winning form at Caulfield Heath. After the 2kg claim for apprentice Luke Cartwright, Chinqui was in receipt of 8.5 kilograms of the $1.80 favourite Beast Mode in the Sportsbet More Place Handicap…. Read More »
Joe Pride has described King’s Secret as a miniature version of big brother Private Eye and while he isn’t declaring he will reach the same heights, he does believe the gelding is a stakes-class horse. King’s Secret took his record to five wins from 10 starts with a comprehensive performance… Read More »
Gerald Ryan will mull over a Sydney autumn carnival tilt for progressive three-year-old Matias following his barnstorming win in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm. After breaking his maiden at Hawkesbury last time out when ridden close to the speed, Matias ($7) was allowed to find his… Read More »
Apprentice Logan Bates hopes he may be Gold Coast bound for the Magic Millions Carnival after the win of Gin A Tonic at Caulfield Heath. Gin A Tonic took out the Magic Millions VIC 3YO & 4YO Classic (1200m) on Saturday to complete a winning hat-trick with Bates in the… Read More »
Named after the former stud manager at Widden Stud, Unit Five has stamped his credential for the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast with a debut win at Caulfield Heath. The Ciaron Maher-trained two-year-old took out the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) on Saturday and is qualified to now… Read More »
Education has been the priority for Plaintiff this campaign, and trainer Peter Snowden is backing the undefeated filly to launch a two-state carnival assault off the back of it. The daughter of top stallion Zoustar took her record to three wins from as many starts when she powered home to… Read More »
Bjorn Baker has added another string to his Magic Millions Classic bow with Warwoven posting a stylish debut win at Randwick to put himself on a path to the Gold Coast. Starting at $3.40, the youngster settled midfield for Rachel King and unleashed a dashing turn of foot in the… Read More »
One of Hong Kong’s leading trainers is hoping to convince the country’s leading jockey to stick with him towards the Hong Kong Derby should Invincible Ibis salute at Sha Tin on Saturday. With two wins and three placings in five starts so far, Invincible Ibis has Derby aspirations as far… Read More »
The Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin stable are planning a trip to Queensland for Magic Millions Day with Supercilious who makes her return at Caulfield Heath. The Magic Millions VIC 3YO & 4YO Classic (1200m) on Saturday will be the first run for Supercilious following an operation to… Read More »
The laws of probability will be in favour of Joe Pride when he saddles up more than a third of the field in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap at Randwick. The in-form trainer has Cool Jakey and Storm The Ramparts resuming in the 1100m contest, while recent recruit Appin Girl… Read More »
There will be few better related horses in action at Randwick than Lancelot Du Lac and his trainers are optimistic he can add to the family legacy. The Flying Artie colt is a half-brother to 2024 Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot and stakes performer Platinum Jubilee, all prepared by… Read More »
Morphettville-based trainer Chris Bieg is thankful Teardrop Rotation is back at the races, let alone in winning form. Teardrop Rotation will look to make it two wins on the trot when she runs in the Kilawi Handicap (1400m) at Murray Bridge on Saturday. The four-year-old registered a first-up win at… Read More »
Transforming an out-and-out speedster like Philosopher into a relaxed galloper has been a tough assignment for trainer Enver Jusufovic and his staff. When Philosopher entered Jusufovic’s yard having started his career with the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable, the son of Zoustar knew just one way. It was speed, speed,… Read More »
The application of a tongue tie produced the desired result when Kintyre returned to the winner’s list last start, but the proof will be in the pudding when he bids to back it up at Randwick. The gelding underwent a tie-back procedure after a brace of lacklustre runs in the… Read More »
