Henry Dwyer admits that when it comes to the yearling sales that he generally isn’t playing around the higher dollar figures often thrown about from different sides of the ring, but it is the ones without the heavier price tags that can be the surprise packets. In his eyes, perfection doesn’t… Read More »
The $200,000 Group 3 Blue Diamon Preview for fillies over 1000 metres at Caulfield on Wednesday sees three two-year-old come together in what could be the most competitive contest of the day. While Philosopher takes on the colts’ division earlier on the card, Jewellery – who finished second to Philosopher… Read More »
Not much is known of the ‘pet’ interest outside of horse racing that former boom apprentice Campbell Rawiller has. But you will now. He trains a few greyhounds on the side. “I’ve got three in work right now, and they help to relieve the stress of race riding,” he said…. Read More »
Randwick-based conditioner John O’Shea has been in solid form of present with eight winners (16%) and a further 15 placings (46%) from his past 50 runners, and he had no less than 16 gallopers going around in his home track trials this morning. One of the headline acts was Everest fourth… Read More »
American import Lighthouse has shown itself to be a punters’ pal since first stepping out on an Australian racecourse in November 2021 and co-trainers Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace have the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) next in mind should the mare notch another win at Caulfield on Wednesday. With four… Read More »
Boom colt Anamoe has been nominated to make his much-awaited return in Saturday’s Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. In what is sure to be a thrilling Saturday at Rosehill with the resumption of Group racing, Godolphin ace Anamoe is prepared to return in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m)…. Read More »
Which Sartorial Splendor will turn up to race at Caulfield, Tom Sadler is not sure. Sartorial Splendor is set to run in the Listed W J Adams Stakes (1000m) on Wednesday coming off two rather moderate performances this campaign. Sadler, currently the assistant trainer to his father John while awaiting the rubber stamp… Read More »
Lindsay Park will be hoping to consolidate their position in the top three on the Victorian Metropolitan Trainers’ Premiership with a strong hand at Caulfield on Wednesday. Since taking over just prior to the commencement of the current season, Ben and JD Hayes sit third on both the Victorian Country and Metropolitan titles in their… Read More »
Impressive debut winner Latizia will attempt to cement her position as the top seed of the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace -trained two-year-olds for the Blue Diamond Stakes when she runs on Wednesday. The leading stable have an expansive number of youngsters on their books and added to their Blue… Read More »
Godolphin is poised to unveil a handful of its biggest stars at another important set of barrier trials at Randwick on Monday, although its major drawcard is even closer to a race return. Trainer James Cummings confirmed Caulfield Guineas winner and Cox Plate runner-up Anamoe is likely to resume in the Group… Read More »
The Sydney riding ranks is on the cusp of being stronger, a veteran got another Stakes win while speed demons came to the fore at The Valley. All that and more in this weeks edition of ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’. KEY NEWS: Pike Makes Sydney Home With… Read More »
Rejuvenated sprinter Special Reward has notched his second Listed win of the summer with a super performance in the Carrington Stakes, leaving trainer Kris Lees to ponder his next move. Making light of his 59kg top weight, the six-year-old emerged from the pack halfway up the straight and sprinted clear… Read More »
Warrnambool galloper In The Boat has extended his winning streak to four and gone close to recording a new track record time in his latest victory at The Valley. The Lindsey Smith-trained galloper outsped his rivals on Saturday to win the Dominant Sanitation Solutions Handicap (1200m) in a time of 1.08.86, just outside of the record set by Hey Doc… Read More »
Apprentice Matthew Cartwright has been riding the crest of a wave in recent weeks and at The Valley on Saturday it led to his first metropolitan treble. Cartwright’s victory aboard High ‘N’ Dry in the Mirasan Hand Santiser Handicap (1500m) was his seventh city win in the past eight days. He scored aboard Decent Raine at Flemington… Read More »
Import Desert Icon almost sabotaged the fortunes of favourite backers when he came within centimetres of upsetting odds-on elect and stablemate Toomuchtobear in the Precise Air Handicap at Randwick. After stalking the speed set by Chris Waller’s other runner So Wicked , Desert Icon got the better of the leader and looked… Read More »
It’s been all smooth sailing for Kia Ora Star who’s made an immediate impact since a stable transfer to Albany trainer Roy Rogers. Kia Ora Star is unbeaten in two outings for Rogers and is favourite to make it a winning hat trick at Mount Barker on Sunday. Following his win… Read More »
Well-related filly Plymstock has put herself in the frame for the better two-year-old races with a determined performance at Randwick. The race that launched the career of 2020 Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside may have unearthed another smart juvenile with Godolphin filly Plymstock scoring an impressive victory on debut at… Read More »
Daqiansweet Junior has booked a ticket to the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival with his fourth straight victory on Saturday. The Phillip Stokes-trained galloper relished the rise in journey when a narrow winner of the Mirasan.com Handicap (2500m) at The Valley. Saturday’s victory followed previous wins at Pakenham, The Valley and Caulfield and the Group 3 Hobart… Read More »
Counttheheadlights has emerged as a contender for Melbourne’s richest juvenile race, the Blue Diamond Stakes following his debut win at The Valley. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained son of I Am Invincible rode the speed before going on to record a comfortable win in the Dominant Cleaning Solutions Handicap on Saturday. Ridden by Ben… Read More »
Unflinching has maintained his perfect record with a stylish first-up victory at The Valley. After starting his career with victories at Mornington and The Valley last spring, Unflinching took out the Dominant.com.au Handicap (1000m) on Saturday. Under the guidance of Damien Thornton, Unflinching ($2.45) raced to a 2-¾ length victory from the $2 favourite Duchy Of Savoy with The Superintendent ($17),… Read More »
