A lacklustre piece of work earlier in the week by a stablemate will see Ole Dancer take on the filly’s version of a Stakes race at Flemington. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained Sheza Alibi had been scheduled to kick off her autumn campaign in the Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) on Saturday with Ole… Read More »
Trainer John McArdle has long held Group 1 aspirations for talented filly My Gladiola right from the time she posted her debut victory. But those Group 1 dreams have been shattered twice, once by a poor barrier in the Blue Diamond Stakes and then by drawing an inside barrier in the Coolmore Stud Stakes… Read More »
Gold Spirit is eligible for easier races than the one he will contest at Morphettville this Saturday, but trainer Grant Kluske sees positives associated with stepping the progressive sprinter up in grade. The four-year-old will have his second run for the campaign in the $55,000 Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM72 Handicap over… Read More »
During a spring campaign in which she pushed Via Sistina first-up, beat all bar Mr Brightside second-up, and contested a Cox Plate, Aeliana never quite pleased trainer Chris Waller. While she put in some exciting performances on the track, the champion horseman admitted she never looked the part. “She ate… Read More »
His nerve in adopting audacious tactics and renowned vigour in a close finish mark Nash Rawiller as an outstanding jockey. Trainer Joe Pride says astute judgement of a thoroughbred should also be added to that list. The pair has forged a successful partnership in recent years, most notably through the deeds of… Read More »
Veteran jockey Luke Nolen has been sidelined for 24 meetings following an explosive post-race incident at Pakenham on Thursday night. The suspension came after Nolen pleaded guilty to improper riding in the wake of a dramatic photo finish. Nolen was narrowly beaten aboard Irreverent in the Future Stars Series, going… Read More »
Space Rider will be out to build his Australian Guineas credentials when he lines up at Flemington. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr -trained galloper runs in the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday as the lead-up to the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington… Read More »
Ballarat trainer Dan O’Sullivan is mindful of what lays ahead in his bid to win the Adelaide Cup with Berkeley Square. After a placing over 2000m at Caulfield last Saturday, Berkeley Square is on the quick back-up at Flemington on Saturday in the Be Captivated Trophy (2500m). O’Sullivan said it was… Read More »
The Golden Slipper is just five weeks away, and no two-year-old has yet stamped themselves as a clear frontrunner for the showpiece race. Equal favourite Warwoven hasn’t raced since being ruled lame by Queensland Racing veterinarians on the eve of the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast last month, impressive… Read More »
Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Roy Higgins are immortalised at Flemington racecourse with statues dotted around the famous course. While a statue of Black Caviar may be located at Caulfield, the Victoria Racing Club on Thursday unveiled a fitting history of the champion mare in The Forum at Flemington racecourse ahead of… Read More »
Gary Portelli concedes Queen Of Clubs probably isn’t sharp enough to match it with the best fillies over a sprint journey, but he is hoping she can make her mark once she gets out to a staying trip. The three-year-old is on a path towards the Group 1 ATC Australian Oaks… Read More »
Less than a length separated stablemates Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah when they clashed in The Everest, and ahead of their Expressway Stakes showdown, trainer Chris Waller is having difficulty splitting them. “Joliestar has come back really well. James (McDonald) has been on her in a few pieces of work and her… Read More »
The Black Caviar Lightning can lay claim to being Australia’s premier speed test and this year’s edition, which will be run at Flemington this Saturday, will help sort the pecking order of a generation creating plenty of attention. Last year’s Golden Slipper winner Marhoona, Golden Rose record-breaker Beiwacht and Coolmore… Read More »
Joe Pride has one burning question he wants Ceolwulf to answer this autumn â is he a Group One horse over 2000 metres? The gelding’s record offers conflicting data. His four majors have come over a mile, but he does have an Australian Derby placing at three, and a narrow win… Read More »
A field of eight is set to go around in the first Group 1 contest of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival, the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. And in something that is rarely seen in an open age and open sex race, three-year-old fillies hold the most numbers. Three-year-old fillies have three of… Read More »
Tasmanian Racing has confirmed Sundayâs Group 3 Hobart Cup was run short after barriers were incorrectly positioned. The starting gates were not set at the intended 2400-metre mark, leaving the field racing between 30 and 40 metres under the advertised distance. An inquiry is now underway, with the matter also… Read More »
Champion jockey James McDonald has been successful in getting his suspension for a whip infringement reduced on appeal and will now be free to ride at the Silver Slipper meeting at Rosehill. Racing NSW stewards suspended McDonald for 10 days and fined him $20,000 for excessive use of the whip… Read More »
Lloyd Kennewell likes to aim high with his horses and he hopes the big league is where Loud Charlie belongs. After breaking through for his maiden win at Sandown at the end of last month, Loud Charlie heads to the Group 3 C S Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday…. Read More »
Cool Archie, Queenslandâs Two-Year-Old Horse Of The year has been officially retired to stud. The star QLD colt bypassed the Spring with eyes on an Autumn campaign however an injury leading into the Gold Edition Plate has proven to be worse than first thought with the connections of the son… Read More »
Had the spring campaign gone differently, there was the high chance Giga Kick would not be lining up for another campaign that commences at Flemington. The Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) on Saturday will see Giga Kick start his campaign before the sprinter is Sydney bound to continue his autumn. Trainer Clayton Douglas said Giga Kick’s latest campaign was the smoothest… Read More »
