Anthony Cummings has submitted an application for a stay of proceedings in a bid to continue training, following a seven-day notice to vacate his renowned Leilani Lodge stables at Royal Randwick. The veteran trainer was served his notice earlier this week but quickly responded by lodging an appeal with the… Read More »
Trainer Michael Hickmott will look to enhance the already impressive record of Fancify when she runs in a Stakes race at Flemington. Fancify has won seven of her 14 starts and has an imposing record at Flemington, registering two wins and a second from three starts at the track. The Group 3… Read More »
With the Golden Slipper just five weeks away, the countdown to the southern hemisphere’s richest race for two-year-olds is on in earnest and several youngsters will be bidding to stake their claims at Randwick. Three of the 11 runners in the Pierro Plate (1100m) are marked $26 and under for… Read More »
Race programming can be the bane of a horse trainer’s life. You have a nice horse capable of racing through the grades and earning important prize money for their connections. But in some circumstances trainers are forced to go outside of their class to find a potential race, which is… Read More »
Skybird is one of the outsiders for Saturday’s Black Caviar Lightning, but she will continue a strong family history with the 1000-metre Group 1 if Mitch Freedman commits to the $1 million event at Flemington. The Ballarat trainer is still weighing up whether it or the following Saturday’s Group 1 Oakleigh… Read More »
The Ciaron Maher stable is looking forward to the return clash of their highly talented three-year-old Growing Empire and the colt from NSW Switzerland. The pair met in the spring when Switzerland won the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington, relegating Growing Empire into third place. On Saturday, both colts… Read More »
As the winner of six races and over $2.6 million in prizemoney, Magic Time has been a remarkable mare for connections and trainer Grahame Begg believes she has returned to work better again. The dual Group 1 winner will kick off her latest campaign in Saturday’s Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, on… Read More »
Stayer Arapaho isn’t expected to trouble the likes of Via Sistina and Ceolwulf first-up in the Apollo Stakes but Bjorn Baker is upbeat about his longer-term campaign prospects. After enduring a setback-riddled 18-months following his 2023 Tancred Stakes triumph, Arapaho bounced back to his best in the spring, rounding out his preparation… Read More »
A sparse spring and extensive break have laid a strong platform for top filly Manaal to again make her mark on the Sydny autumn carnival, starting in the Light Fingers Stakes. With owners Emirates Park keen to continue racing the three-year-old beyond this season, trainer Michael Freedman opted to tip her out… Read More »
As first up efforts go, Storm Away was very good on debut at Ascot last Saturday. The Mitchell Pateman-trained gelding was beaten on the day, running second, however; lost no admirers in defeat. He was slow out, raced wide, hit the front and only went down by a long head… Read More »
Via Sistina and Ceolwulf are preparing to clash for just the second time in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick in a match-up that could lay the foundation for an enthralling carnival rivalry. Considered two of the best middle-distance horses in training, neither will be ideally suited over the 1400-metres of Saturday’s race… Read More »
Too Darn Discreet commences her campaign at Flemington that her trainer Dan O’Sullivan hopes leads to a Group 1 win in Adelaide. The Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville in late April is the ultimate end goal for Too Darn Discreet who resumes in the Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) on Saturday…. Read More »
Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Ben & Jd Hayes may have to wait a little longer to win a race that means a lot to the extended family. The Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday is named after the brothers’ grandfather Colin Hayes, a Hall of Fame trainer,… Read More »
With high-profile stablemate Autumn Glow still a couple of weeks away from resuming, Lady Shenandoah has an opportunity to lay an early carnival marker in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. The traditional kick-off point for the three-year-old fillies, Saturday’s feature has come too soon for the undefeated Autumn Glow, who is… Read More »
Champion jockey James Mcdonald has countless enquiries for rides to choose from each week from all the leading stables, particularly those based in Sydney. So, when there is a clash of big races in his hometown and Melbourne, where to head is even more difficult. McDonald heads to Flemington on Saturday,… Read More »
Maestro trainer William Haggas is again planning to raid Sydney’s carnival coffers, nominating three horses for the autumn features led by proven Group 1 performer Dubai Honour. The UK horseman’s trio is among seven internationals being targeted towards showpiece races along with a sprinter from the James Ferguson yard and three Japanese-trained… Read More »
The $2.5 million All-Star Mile on March 8 at Flemington has received 53 entries, featuring some of the worldâs top horses. Among the nominations are four world-ranked contenders: Via Sistina (3rd), I Wish I Win (equal 24th), Mr Brightside (equal 35th), and Pride Of Jenni (equal 35th). However, Pride Of… Read More »
Two-time Group 1 winner I Wish I Win enters the autumn with renewed energy, following back-to-back jumpout victories. However, co-trainer Peter Moody admits he has yet to settle on a first-up race for the star galloper. After I Wish I Win’s 1000m jumpout win at Pakenham on Tuesday, Moody suggested… Read More »
Positive feedback from jockey Jarrad Noske has co-trainer Dan Pearce hopeful that Perfect Chant can win Saturday’s Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra. Jarrad Noske had his first sit on the Toronado filly in a Belmont trial last week and gave a glowing assessment after she impressively she won… Read More »
Being a jockey is no easy gig. They are a tough breed. They risk their life and serious injury every day when they are legged up on horses weighing more than 500kg and travelling up to 70km per hour in races. They’re universally applauded for their bravery, toughness and dedication…. Read More »
