With five unplaced runs in as many starts, Grebeni’s form this campaign is anything but flattering on paper. However, co-trainer Sterling Alexiou is adamant the gelding is going much better than those numbers suggest and has warned punters to underestimate him at their peril in Saturday’s Racing And Sports Handicap (1600m)… Read More »
A two-year-old race at Cranbourne will be take two for the highly regarded Guest House. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained colt was down to run in the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) at Caulfield Heath last Saturday but was withdrawn due to drawing out wide. The trainers… Read More »
A forced campaign pivot might yet prove a blessing in disguise if Tigroni can assert her Magic Millions claims at Randwick. The filly was being prepared to debut in a midweek assignment last month with a view towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Wyong on December 10. However, when her… Read More »
One is a stable stalwart, the other a horse on the rise. And while the pair might present with very different profiles, Adrian Bott is having trouble splitting Major Beel and Shangri La Spring ahead of their clash in the Group 3 Summer Cup (2000m) on Boxing Day. The 2023… Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg has mapped out a plan for the returning Cilacap that he hopes will lead to Group 1 success in the autumn. Cilacap will make a cameo appearance in the Listed Christmas Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Friday before Begg’s attention switches to the Sydney Autumn Carnival. Begg is eyeing the Group… Read More »
A final, resounding piece of trackwork has boom colt Paradoxium poised to cement his Magic Millions favouritism in the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The youngster rounded out preparations for Saturday’s race with a hit-out at Warwick Farm on Tuesday before making the float trip to Brisbane where he… Read More »
A ring rusty Craig is set for his second assignment back from surgery which result in the promising galloper spending a year on the sidelines. Firstly, a bone chip followed by an operation for a breathing problem saw the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained galloper off the racetrack for 12 months. After an ‘OK’ run… Read More »
Brisbane and its outer areas copped a soaking in the early hours of Tuesday morning and there could be more to come towards the Ipswich meeting on Wednesday. Up to 10 millimetres of rain could drop on the city on race day and Adam Campton is on weather watch though the… Read More »
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 »
