Running a horse first-up on a heavy track is rarely ideal but Ellsberg ensured there were no anxious moments for his connections, leading throughout for an impressive return at Randwick. The four-year-old boasted good wet track credentials but co-trainer Gerald Ryan was still cautious pre-race given the entire’s heavy frame and lack… Read More »
Jockey Ben Melham has wasted no time getting back on the winner’s list after a hefty stint on the sidelines through suspension. Melham was the last of the jockeys to return to race riding after being suspended over his involvement in the infamous Airbnb saga last August. He made an immediate… Read More »
Underrated filly Fireburn has flown under the radar for much of the autumn but she has put herself firmly in the frame for the Golden Slipper with an emphatic victory at a muddy Randwick. The youngster took her record to three wins from four starts with a powerhouse performance in Saturday’s… Read More »
Castlereagh Kid continues to repay the faith shown by Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton with the front-running three-year-old bringing up a winning hat-trick in the $300,000 Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield. The Hall of Fame trainer revealed post-race that selling the son of Snitzel had been discussed prior to this… Read More »
In-form trainer Tom Dabernig has put forward a case for Flying Mascot to be given a ‘wildcard’ into the All-Star Mile after her all-the-way win at Flemington. Flying Mascot was among nominations for the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 but was not among the list of 10… Read More »
He was renowned as the jockey to back in the last race in Perth, but William Pike has proven he is just as capable of getting punters off to the right start with a brilliant come-from-behind ride in the opening race at Randwick. The West Australian relocated to Sydney in… Read More »
Much travelled three-year-old Finance Tycoon has found winning form again with an all-the-way victory at Caulfield. Having his third start for the Danny O’Brien stable having started his career with Lindsay Park, Finance Tycoon led throughout to claim the Group 3 Zeditave Stakes (1200m) on Saturday. It was a smart ride from Damien Lane on… Read More »
Champion jockey Glen Boss has capped off his illustrious career by riding a winner on Saturday mornings Saudi Cup meeting. Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Glen Boss ended his career with a win aboard Raeed in the second event on the card. Glen Boss made the one-off appearing after announcing his retirement… Read More »
The one-time second favourite for Melbourne’s premier two-year-old race has been scratched after failing a veterinary inspection. Lofty Strike was withdrawn from the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday after a second inspection on Friday morning. The Julius Sandhu-trained colt presented with lameness on Thursday morning… Read More »
The big wet in Sydney has kept the highly talented Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained filly Argentia in Melbourne for another run. Argentia had been entered for the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday, but the filly will instead run at Caulfield in the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m). The… Read More »
The race takes place in the provincial setting of MacKay and is only worth $25 000, but the result of the QYIS Jewel Qualifier, a Three-Year-Old Plate over 1000 on Saturday, will be of interest to a lot of people who will want to see how the unbeaten Sweet Dolly… Read More »
Damien Oliver believes there is a good staying race victory in Castlereagh Kid who will be attempting a winning hat-trick when he runs at Caulfield. Castlereagh Kid runs in the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) on Saturday in his bid to follow victories at Gosford and Sandown in his two runs this… Read More »
When Australia opened its borders to overseas visitors, Singapore-based trainer Stephen Gray jumped at the chance to head to Melbourne. Gray arrived in Melbourne on Monday to start inspections of yearlings for the upcoming sale at Oaklands but also took the time to see his sprinter Oxley Road who runs… Read More »
As heavy rain continues to pummel South-East Queensland, an early decision has been made with regard to the meeting scheduled for the Gold Coast tomorrow with that meeting now being switched to the Sunshine Coast Poly Track. An inspection of the Doomben track early this meeting left the track rating… Read More »
Peter and Paul Snowden know what it takes to win Melbourne’s premier juvenile race and they have another strong hope in Revolutionary Miss in the latest edition at Caulfield. When in charge of the Darley operation, which became Godolphin in 2014, Peter won the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) with Sepoy… Read More »
Sydney’s wet weather is likely to leave Anthony and Sam Freedman with just one runner at Randwick but that might be all they need to come away with a win. Blue-blooded colt Custodian, a half-brother to Spring Champion Stakes winner Profondo, is unlikely to take his place in the Skyline Stakes… Read More »
Hugh Bowman is typically measured when it comes to talking about his Chipping Norton Stakes ride Top Ranked but sometimes, less is more. The Annabel Neasham-trained import is the wildcard in Saturday’s race, and indeed during the Sydney autumn carnival, having raced just once in Australia for an eye-catching second to Lost And… Read More »
Four of the runners in Melbourne’s premier juvenile race will require further testing before being passed fit to start at Caulfield. Racing Victoria vets inspected all 16 two-year-olds on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. Lofty Strike and Kiki Express both presented with lameness. Lofty Strike… Read More »
Young Victorian apprentice Matt Chadwick has started his career in the best possible way. Winning. He climbed on board the Gavin Bedggood trained DRONE STRIKE (Smart Missile – Mosoru) at Kilmore in a $25,000 BM 58 hoping for the best. The boy sprang her from the gates, sent her to… Read More »
Having missed the winning ride on Anamoe in the Hobartville Stakes, Hugh Bowman is keen to make his presence felt at Sydney’s first Group 1 meeting of the autumn. The champion jockey was a late scratching from Rosehill last weekend due to illness and in his absence, Tommy Berry picked up the… Read More »
