Tough galloper Wild Planet continued Team Hawkes’ successful Caulfield carnival with a narrow victory in the Group Three Moonga Stakes (1400m). Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes paid homage to the horse’s tenacity after his win. “He’s a pure racehorse. He’s not the best horse ever but his will to win is amazing,”… Read More »
Danny O’Brien bred Graff and had always followed the enigmatic sprinter but it was only when the horse turned five that he had the chance to train him. And O’Brien may have unlocked the key to Graff later in life as he made a successful debut for the stable, taking… Read More »
Jockey Glen Boss said there is a very good horse in there after dismounting from THINK IT OVER (So You Think-Personal Service) who he piloted to a comfortable win the $500,000 Gr 3 Craven Plate at Randwick over 2000m. “I kept telling Kerry (the trainer) to stick with him in… Read More »
When Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt-Pinocchio) stormed home to win the Gr 2 The Shorts a few weeks back, an emotional Les Bridge said, “he’s even better than Sir Dapper.” The comment shocked everyone who could recall the deeds of the great Sir Dapper. And pretty much everyone, bar… Read More »
Twenty years after Bob Dailey thought his days of dabbling in thoroughbreds were behind him, It’s Me has delivered him a double hit with her barnstorming Kosciuszko victory. Not only is Dailey one of the mare’s part-owners, he is also the winning slot holder, snapping up his own horse after… Read More »
The Anthony and Sam Freedman stable celebrated an early double when Chica Fuerte led throughout to win the Ethereal Stakes. The trainers had been successful earlier in the day with Endanger. Sam Freedman suggested Chica Fuerte may not go on to the VRC Oaks despite her win. “The Oaks is… Read More »
Trainer Trent Busuttin will give Albarado, the winner of the Caulfield Classic, the chance to emulate the success of Sangster in the Victoria Derby. Busuttin, who is originally from New Zealand, said Albarado was raced by almost the same group of owners and he also carried the same colours as… Read More »
Sam Freedman described Endanger as a horse on the way up after his tough victory in the Listed Gothic Stakes at Caulfield. Freedman said Endanger would now follow a traditional path for the winner of Saturday’s race and target the Carbine Club Stakes at Flemington on October 31 and the… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup has suffered another casualty with another exciting International ruled out of the race. Irish Derby winner Santiago has been ruled out of the 2020 Melbourne Cup with trainer Aidan O’Brien notifying stewards this morning the horse will instead head for a break but no other reason has… Read More »
Paul Snowden is glowing in his assessment of the progeny of first season sire Capitalist, in particular the stallion’s first winner, Captivant. The colt produced a professional debut performance, settling midfield for Jason Collett and sweeping down the centre of the track to win the Victory Vein Plate (1000m) at… Read More »
Is it a sign? When Coco Fashion and Stampe race at Doomben they will be carrying a set of colours written into Caulfield Cup folklore. The Chris Munce-trained duo will be decked out in the same silks – red with white stripes, black sleeves and cap – worn by the… Read More »
It might be a higher mountain to climb this year but Keith Dryden couldn’t be happier with Handle The Truth, who is out to defend his title in the $1.3 million The Kosciuszko at Randwick. In a testament to the strength and depth in country racing, Handle The Truth is… Read More »
The chance of rain in Melbourne leading up to the $5m Caulfield Cup is set to increase the chances of one of the outsiders of the field. The Kris Lees trained Mustajeer has been given next to no chance by bookies with Sportsbet listing him as a $126 in betting… Read More »
Leon MacDonald knows from personal experience that his Caulfield Cup aspirant Dalasan has the right form lines to win the famous staying event. In 2011, he trained Southern Speed to win the race and in her final run before the Caulfield Cup she finished fourth in the Turnbull Stakes, the… Read More »
Most seven-year-old mares are already in the breeding barn but connections of Irithea still have some racetrack goals to tick off. As a stakes winner, Irithea’s residual value is assured but with just over $900,000 in the bank, trainer Bjorn Baker says her owners are keen to see her pass… Read More »
Danny O’Brien is confident Vow And Declare will run well in the Caulfield Cup but believes the handicapper has set him a challenge with his weight. Last year, in the start before he won the Melbourne Cup, Vow And Declare finished second to Mer De Glace in the Caulfield feature…. Read More »
Racing Victoria (RV) veterinarians have today inspected 17 out of 18 starters and all emergencies for this Saturday’s Caulfield Cup (2400m). Aktau was withdrawn from the Caulfield Cup yesterday morning by trainer Michael Moroney after the stable notified RV that the gelding had suffered a tendon injury in his off… Read More »
The Danny Williams-trained Prairie Fire has been promoted into the field for $1.3 million The Kosciuszko following the scratching of Front Page due to a float mishap. Front Page, who was one of the fancied runners, became fractious in the horse float during his trip to Sydney and suffered injuries… Read More »
Five years ago, Les Bridge was wandering around the Inglis sales when he bumped into long-time friend Carmel Size. Size was hunting for a yearling on behalf of her boss, Hong Kong-based businessman Bon Ho, and had been captivated by a steely grey son of Not A Single Doubt. Market… Read More »
The training partnership of Toby and Trent Edmonds is the latest recipient of the Wayne Wilson Medal which was awarded at a function today. It is the tenth year that the Wayne Wilson medal has been awarded. Trent Edmonds was on hand to accept the award. The Edmonds team secured… Read More »
