The likely Melbourne Cup field has once again undergone a significant adjustment, as prominent trainer Annabel Neasham has officially declared that her two stayers will not be participating in next weeks race. In a report to the stewards, Neasham confirmed on Wednesday that King Frankel and Fancy Man would not… Read More »
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Mostly Cloudy is making a last-ditched effort to find a start in the Melbourne Cup. A place is up for grabs in the Group 1 race over 3200m on Tuesday for the winner of Saturday’s Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington. Just seven horses have accepted for Saturday’s race of which five… Read More »
It is said a change is as good as a holiday and the Chris Waller-trained Shibli has been enjoying a little of both. Down on form and confidence, the gelding was sent to Queensland for a hit-and-run mission last year where he broke a 13-month drought from the winner’s stall with… Read More »
Kerrin McEvoy, the accomplished jockey with three Melbourne Cup victories under his belt, has secured a lightweight ride in this year’s prestigious race. Australian Bloodstock has made the decision to enlist McEvoy as the jockey for Ashrun, a returning stayer who earned his spot in the Melbourne Cup with a… Read More »
The Lindsay Park stable is looking to bounce back after the disappointment of a narrow Cox Plate defeat in the first of three Group 1 races on the opening of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. Mr Brightside was beaten in a deceptive photo finish in the Cox Plate last weekend and the… Read More »
Joseph Pride has issued a stark warning to Think About It’s Giga Kick Stakes rivals, declaring The Everest winner still has a couple of lengths up his sleeve. Pride said that while the horse didn’t need to improve much in terms of fitness, he had made inroads in other areas… Read More »
Japanese trainer Keiji Yoshimura is warming to the chances of Obamburumai in the $10 million Golden Eagle after watching him work at Rosehill with new jockey Josh Parr in the saddle. The lightly raced colt is staying at the Canterbury International Horse Centre but made the trip across town on Wednesday morning for… Read More »
Chris Waller’s hope that Saturday’s $2 million Victoria Derby is run at a ‘genuine tempo’ underlines the champion trainer’s belief in Riff Rocket’s ability to be strong at the end of 2500 metres. The raging Derby favourite was beaten at $1.28 in a sit-sprint Caulfield Classic (2000m) at his most… Read More »
There is a plethora of other clichĂ©s that you can mention, but the overriding feeling for trainer Simon Miller was frustration. His glamour mare Amelia’s Jewel, who had taken all before her in Perth and was well on her way to achieving the same in Melbourne, produced the worst run of… Read More »
Co-trainer Adrian Bott believes that starting from barrier four in the $10 million Golden Eagle will suit Hawaii Five Oh a great deal better than the wider gate the four-year-old had to content with when finishing outside of the placings in The Everest three weeks earlier. Adding to the favourable draw… Read More »
Jamie Kah has confirmed her commitment to riding More Felons in the upcoming Group 1Â Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7. The five-year-old import, trained by Chris Waller, impressed with a fifth-place finish in the Geelong Cup, leaving the camp confident in his potential at Flemington. Owner Richard Pegum,… Read More »
Jockey Craig Williams says what Lastotchka may lack in size, she makes up for with a stride that makes her seem much bigger. Lastotchka and Williams took to the Flemington track at Breakfast With The Stars in preparation for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7. The recent purchase by Australian Bloodstock, was the last… Read More »
Renowned jockey Jamie Kah is facing an intriguing juncture in her quest for a Melbourne Cup 2023 ride. The connections of Valiant King, a potential contender for the prestigious race, have released Kah from the ride, opening the door for her to explore other opportunities. The allure of a possible… Read More »
Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban and stablemate Absurde have had a gallop at Flemington in preparation for the Melbourne Cup 2023. The Willie Mullins-trained pair were brought from the Werribee International Horse Centre for Breakfast With The Stars on Tuesday morning. It was the first time the general public got a look at the pair with… Read More »
His stable star may have been beaten for just the second time in her career last start, but Simon Miller couldn’t be happier with Amelia’s Jewel ahead of Saturday’s Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Beaten 5.5 lengths as a $2.40 favourite in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) last start, Miller is confident the… Read More »
Jockey Daniel Moor has been forced out of the Melbourne Cup Carnival following an incident at the Cranbourne jump-outs on Monday. In a statement posted on social media, Moor said he had been stood down from riding for 12 days in accordance with Racing Victoria’s Jockey Concussion Protocol. “As I feel in… Read More »
A return to racing on a roomier circuit is expected to suit the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Hezashocka when he heads to Bendigo. After three starts at Caulfield this campaign, Hezashocka heads to the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) on Wednesday. Poor draws have contributed to poor performances from Hezashocka this campaign, but the stayer has come… Read More »
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have two runners in this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and are opting for a slightly different approach for the more favoured of their pair, opting to trial Military Mission at Sale six days before the race. Military Mission was last seen winning the Group… Read More »
James McDonald didn’t envy the predicament Mark Zahra faced during the weekend but remains hopeful that his rival has made the wrong choice for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. McDonald, who is set to ride Gold Trip in the $8 million handicap, expressed his optimism about the stayer’s (Gold Trip) chances…. Read More »
Black Fantasy is chasing the perfect return in Saturday’s Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot and a win would cap a courageous come back for the Blackfriars gelding. Black Fantasy has been highly rated for some time by trainers Dan and Ben Pearce, with the brothers hoping their patient approach will… Read More »
