He’s been racing in elite company of late and the Gary Portelli-conditioned Kintyre should appreciate the drop back to Group 3 grade in the Spring Stakes at Newcastle this Saturday. Whilst not measuring up against the likes of Tom Kitten in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes last time out, the son… Read More »
Chris Waller might have two longer priced runners in the black-type feature at Newcastle on Saturday but despite their market positions for this event he could be eyeing Queensland Summer Carnival features for them down the track. Waller has accepted with three horses in the Group 3 Spring Stakes (1600m) with… Read More »
With a name like Coal Crusher you could reasonably expect the gelding to feel at home in a place like Newcastle, and Joe Pride will be hoping the horse feels just like that in the feature event The Hunter on Saturday. The $1 million highlight over 1300-metres takes New South Wales racing’s centre… Read More »
The fanfare was understandable after last Saturday’s final race at Flemington, which marked the last time Damien Oliver rode at the track. It closed out the biggest week of the year after Australia’s most famous racecourse, where Oliver is the most successful rider in Melbourne Cup Carnival history. But many would… Read More »
No Imperatriz, no Melbourne carnival top level sprinting pressure, and familiar territory is expected to suit Zoustyle as the eight-year-old makes his Queensland return at Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Tony Gollan’s front-running gelding couldn’t match it with Group 1 star Imperatriz in Melbourne over the last couple of months but a… Read More »
Hong Kong’s loss is Perth’s gain with Zaaki confirmed to make the journey west in a bid to claim further Group 1 success at the Pinnacles carnival at Ascot. The nine-year-old had been entered for the Hong Kong Mile and Hong Kong Cup, but will target the Group 1 Northerly… Read More »
Amelia Park Racing has turned to X (Twitter) platform to articulate their disappointment regarding the decision to exonerate jockey Tyler Schiller of any wrongdoing in connection to his ride in the Golden Eagle on November 4. A board Strait Acer in the $10 million feature event two weeks ago, Schiller… Read More »
Connections of Zaaki have shifted their focus to Western Australia, opting out of international competition in Hong Kong. Trainer Annabel Neasham announced on Wednesday afternoon that the nine-year-old will target the $1.5 million Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) on December 9. James McDonald has received approval from the HKJC to… Read More »
A midweek country meeting at Ballarat on a firmer surface has provided the ideal setting for the James Cummings-trained Juggle to break the maiden at her second start. Juggle, a three-year-old daughter of Lonhro, debuted for a fourth placing over 1000-metres at the same course on October 26 and that experience… Read More »
Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker is optimistic a return to Perth can help erase disappointing Everest memories and deliver a comeback victory for Overpass in next month’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. Ascot holds special attachment for Bjorn Baker and Overpass and was the scene of the gelding’s biggest triumph… Read More »
Mark Bayliss believes next year’s inaugural The Bluff Knoll in Albany will signal a new and exciting era for country racing in Western Australia. Bayliss, Albany Racing Club’s general manager, today (Wednesday) announced 13 slot holders for WA racing’s latest innovative race. The Bluff Knoll follows the hugely successful slot… Read More »
He put the writing on the wall when leading all the way in a recent trial and the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-prepared two-year-old Spywire ($2.60F) has replicated that effort with a dominant display on debut at Rosehill Gardens. The son of Trapeze Artist jumped straight to the front from… Read More »
If recent form is any indication, Buffalo River is enjoying his racing and trainer Mike Moroney believes he is well in the hunt for an elusive win at the highest level in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. Having won two of his latest three outings, the… Read More »
Zourion already holds a special place in Mark Walker’s career, but she has a chance to further endear herself to the decorated Kiwi trainer this Saturday at Caulfield. The daughter of Zoustar will chase Group 1 success in the $1.5 million Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m). Zourion became Walker’s 1000th winner in New… Read More »
James McDonald will join Hong Kong’s jockey ranks on a short-term contract starting November 23, reuniting earlier with Romantic Warrior, whom he led to victory in last month’s Group One Cox Plate (2040m). His contract, lasting until January 1, allows him to partner with Romantic Warrior for the Group One… Read More »
Sydney galloper Roots is set to run in next Saturday’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot and top jockey Tommy Berry has been booked to ride the last start winner. Tommy Berry continues his successful association with the Chris Waller-trained five-year-old after riding her to a dominant victory in last… Read More »
Te Akau Racing has recently invested in rejuvenating Midnight Blue, a Group 2 Perth Cup winner, purchasing the seven-year-old for $92,500 from Bob Peters through Inglis Digital. Now under the guidance of trainer Mark Walker at Cranbourne, the team is optimistic about the horse’s potential. Walker, explaining the acquisition, mentioned… Read More »
Sean Keogh, a senior foreman in Melbourne, is leaving Godolphin to start a new position at Coolmore in New South Wales. Keogh, who is highly regarded in the industry, will be relocating to the Central Coast to work at Coolmore’s recently purchased Mount White property, previously owned by John Singleton…. Read More »
Nine months after being sidelined by a concussion, leading South Australian jockey Barend Vorster is starting to see improvement. Since a head injury at Morphettville in February, Vorster has struggled with headaches and blurred vision. The 2021/2022 John Letts medal winner is hopeful of a return to racing next year,… Read More »
Things haven’t gone exactly to plan for Luke Pepper’s stable star Opal Ridge this campaign, but the Scone based trainer believes a short freshen up and a substantial drop in weight will help Opal Ridge find her best form. Sent out a $2.80 favourite in The Kosciuszko first up despite having… Read More »
