Leading jockey Craig Williams liams made the trip to Mornington for one ride and came away a winner aboard a horse he thinks is headed to Stakes grade. The Charlotte Littlefield -trained She’s Bulletproof took out the Big Event Picnic Tables Plate (1200m) on Wednesday at her second start, although it was not as easy… Read More »
As a Group One winner,Royal Merchant looked to have the Magic Millions Wyong 3YO & 4YO Stakes at her mercy and that’s how it panned out, despite a late scare from stablemate Semana. Triumphant in The Goodwood at Morphettville in May, Royal Merchant met much lesser-performed horses favourably at the handicaps under… Read More »
As champion jockey Damien Oliver’s career draws to a close in Perth, one Melbourne trainer wishes he would extend his time in the saddle. Not indefinitely, but long enough to see out the career of Bermadez. Trainer Mike Moroney and Oliver have had a long and fruitful association of many seasons and… Read More »
Can ultra consistent Perth seven-year-old Comfort Me win the Damien Oliver Gold Rush (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday? After finally drawing a favourable barrier, trainer,Rhys Radford, believes the gelding now has a fighting chance. The understated Radford almost did a little jig and gave a fist pump when he drew… Read More »
Gosford’s Belle Of The Turf Stakes is the main summer goal for rejuvenated mare Lekvarte, but such is her vein of form that Joe Pride won’t be surprised to see her collect another win along the way. The five-year-old has dazzled at both starts this campaign, including last time out at… Read More »
Crowds were up but wagering was down for the recently completed Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. The revamped Spring Carnival saw Group 1 racing held over 11 weekends with the transfer of the Thousand Guineas to November 18 from its previous date in October that resulted in an increase in turnover of 41% which bucked the… Read More »
In a poignant moment at Ascot on Saturday, trainer Nick Ryan will have the distinct honour of being the last to saddle legendary jockey Damien Oliver on Munhamek. Expressing his disbelief, Ryan described the privilege as “unbelievable” and “very special,” hoping Munhamek could deliver a memorable swansong for Oliver. Reflecting… Read More »
Valour Road has done the groundwork and is in top shape to win the $1.5 million Damien Oliver Gold Rush (1400m) at Ascot, according to trainer, Simon Miller. Simon Miller is just rapt to have Valour Road back racing competitively again and in contention for rich races after the gelding’s career appeared… Read More »
The Cup races in Tasmania could be on the agenda for imported galloper Win O’Clock if he performs up to expectations at Caulfield. The Matthew Williams-trained stayer is set to run in a benchmark 100 contest over 2400m on Saturday as a potential launching pad towards the Tasmanian Summer Carnival. The Group… Read More »
Feature racing heads to Wyong on Wednesday for their Magic Millions meeting and all eyes will be on short-priced favourites Royal Merchant and Spywire for Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. Royal Merchant has been freshened and had blinkers applied as the Group 1 winning mare aims to get back in the winner’s… Read More »
Two-time Group 1 winning New Zealand mare has been retired to stud. An ongoing hoof problem has resulted in the retirement of star New Zealand mare Prowess. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained mare retires as the winner of eight of her 12 races, including two at Group 1 level…. Read More »
Owner Kevin Payne is poised to present Kosgei, a standout performer in the Victoria Derby where he secured fourth place, for sale on Inglis Digital. Trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Kosgei exhibited impressive form with a third-place finish in the Geelong Classic before delivering a commendable performance in… Read More »
Champion racehorse Alligator Blood, a seven-time Group 1 winner, may not participate in the 2024 spring carnival, as his connections prioritise the horse’s well-being. Despite his remarkable comeback following kissing spine surgery, the owners emphasise that they won’t race Alligator Blood merely for the sake of it. Owner Jeff Simpson… Read More »
Bruce Kay has trained gallopers for more than 40 years, but a provincial meeting in Perth’s South West will forever hold sentimental and historical attachment. The meeting and venue was Bunbury, the race a 1000m handicap, the winner Mr Gudbod and the successful jockey, apprentice Damien Oliver. As a 15-year-old,… Read More »
Apprentice Cejay Graham is taking the 2023/24 Brisbane Metropolitan racing season by storm … much as Angela Jones did the last season. Jones’ stellar season resulted in a final total of 79 Metropolitan winners, a third place in the overall Brisbane Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership and a runaway win in the… Read More »
A Lot Of Good Men ran another cracking race in Saturday’s G1 Northerly Stakes (1800m), flashing home for fifth behind Dom To Shoot, beaten a length and a half. It followed hot on the heels of a second finish to Zipaway in the WA Guineas (1600m) and a third behind Investment Strategy… Read More »
Ben Thompson has been confirmed as the jockey for Rothfire in the upcoming King Of The Mountain which will kick off racing in the New Year in Queensland at Toowoomba on January 1. It will be the second running of the King Of the Mountain with Thompson looking to go… Read More »
The new turf track at the Gold Coast Turf Club scored a high pass mark in it’s first test under true racing conditions on Saturday when seventy-five horses, over seven races, competed in the first race meeting held on the new racing surface. While it was only the first test,… Read More »
With the Sydney and Melbourne Spring carnivals now over, attention moves to Queensland where the lead up to the Magic Millions has begun. Saturday sees the running of some nice races, albeit not the lead ins for the 2yo Classic. The G3 Grand Prix Stakes (2112m), won last year by… Read More »
Frankie Dettori very much runs his own show. His presence and his approach to the photo-shoot he was asked to participate in at the Gold Coast when the club unveiled its new turf track on Saturday underlined that fact. The maestro conducted proceedings in his own inimitable style. From the… Read More »
