The decision to move the $10 million Golden Eagle from Rosehill to Randwick was not without its detractors, but Tom Charlton isn’t complaining about it this year. His classy four-year-old Linebacker, who he prepares in partnership with John O’Shea, has achieved his best results at Sydney’s premier track. The Super Seth gelding… Read More »
The connections of Cox Plate runner-up Buckaroo have made the decision that their star stayer will take his place in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field. Connects have opted to run the horse in the $10m race with Champion jockey Craig Williams to take the ride. Williams, who famously won the 2019… Read More »
It’s been a long time between drinks for the Lindsay Park team since their latest win in the Wakeful Stakes on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington. Lolita Star was the last winner for Lindsay Park in 2000 when the late Peter Hayes was in charge of the large training operation…. Read More »
Godolphin three-year-olds have been at the head of affairs in the Group 1 contests this season and Tony and Calvin Mcevoy are hoping it’s their turn at Flemington Saturday. The McEvoy father-and-son team will saddle up Options in the Victoria Derby (2500m) on Saturday, looking to win their second feature of the spring…. Read More »
Chris Waller says he’ll wait until Saturday’s acceptance deadline before deciding if Cox Plate runner-up Buckaroo will line up in the $10 million Melbourne Cup on November 4. “Deadline is Saturday and we’ll use all that time,” Waller said during Tuesday’s Flemington gallops. “Like we did with Verry Elleegant, we… Read More »
Undefeated Autumn Glow will be Chris Waller’s main hope in the Golden Eagle at Randwick after considering his other big guns have not had the preparation for the $10 million race. Autumn Glow was one of eight horses Waller had nominated for the Golden Eagle (1500m) on Saturday and will have… Read More »
Fresh off a feature success in The Invitation with his Group 1 winning mare Stefi Magnetica, Warwick Farm-based conditioner Bjorn Baker is out for more riches when he lines up Mayfair, and possibly Perfumist, in next weekend’s $10 million Golden Eagle at Royal Randwick. Baker had been experiencing a frustrating carnival… Read More »
If there happened to be a drop of rain before the Victoria Derby Day meeting at Flemington, trainer Peter Snowden would not be concerned. Snowden has Beadman aimed at the stallion making race, the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Beadman is one of 15 nominations for the… Read More »
Buckaroo is set to take the next step toward a Melbourne Cup start, with owner Bruce Kheir confirming the classy import will be among the third acceptors for the $10 million race at Flemington. Trainer Chris Waller had previously downplayed the likelihood of Buckaroo contesting another Cup earlier in the… Read More »
A total of 40 horses remain in the hunt for the Melbourne Cup following the third round of declarations that closed on Monday. The final field for the $10 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 4 will be announced at the conclusion of the Victoria Derby Day meeting… Read More »
It is a long way back to the time of the Great Depression when Peter Pan thrilled Australian racing with his feats through Melbourne Cup week, and although that was all more than 90 years ago, Miewa could raise the ‘blond bombshell’s’ silks to prominence again but this time in… Read More »
Revelare has been ruled out of this year’s Melbourne Cup, becoming the latest of the golden ticket winners to be withdrawn ahead of Monday’s third declarations. The Archer Stakes winner from September failed to fire in the Caulfield Cup, beating only one runner home, and trainer Rob Hickmott confirmed that… Read More »
Leading trainer Ciaron Maher is looking to continue his strong association with the Bendigo Cup as he aims to strengthen his hand heading into this year’s Melbourne Cup. Speaking from The Valley on Saturday, Maher confirmed that JRC Cup third placegetter Middle Earth remains on target for the Melbourne Cup… Read More »
Group 1 star Sepals has bounced back from a nasty leg injury and is set to line up in Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick. Trainer Cliff Brown revealed the gelding required staples to his near hind leg after suffering a deep cut when he faded badly as… Read More »
Bad barrier draws and races that have not been run to suit have plagued Clubhouse’s campaign so far but trainer Marcus Wilson is hoping that luck may change for the gelding at Ipswich on Monday. Clubhouse steps out over 1350-metres this time in a race where a stronger tempo beckons and… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup order of entry is always a hot topic among racing enthusiasts, as horses compete for a coveted spot in the prestigious race, which offers over $10 million in prize money. With a field limited to 24 runners, every position in the order of entry becomes critical. Below… Read More »
Deakin will not take his place in this year’s Melbourne Cup after failing a mandatory veterinary scan earlier this week. The Phillip Stokes-trained, OTI Racing-owned import had secured his golden ticket into the famous race after winning the Listed Roy Higgins Quality in March, guaranteeing him a spot in the… Read More »
One of Australia’s highest prize money earners could be Perth bound later in the year for a race during The Pinnacles. The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and JD Hayes has entered Mr Brightside for the $1.5 million Group 3 The Gold Rush (1400m) at Ascot on December 13…. Read More »
The Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on the opening day of Melbourne Cup week has evolved into a stallion making race since being granted Group 1 status. Since attaining Group 1 in time for the running of the 2006 edition, colts like Star Witness, Sepoy, Zoustar, Brazen Beau, Flying Artie,… Read More »
Zardozi will not line up in this year’s Melbourne Cup, with trainer Ciaron Maher opting to send the talented mare to the paddock for a well-deserved spell. The five-year-old has struggled to find her best form this spring, most recently finishing tenth in the Caulfield Cup. Despite being guaranteed a… Read More »
