There is no substitute for race fitness and that is trainer Chris Waller’s only reservation ahead of the return of promising colt Yes Yes Yes in the Group Two Run To The Rose. Two of his main rivals at Rosehill on Saturday, race favourite Exceedance and second-elect Bivouac, both have… Read More »
A lack of suitable races has forced trainer Kelly Schweida to divert from his usual practice and run stable stars The Odyssey and Meet Mr Taylor at Doomben. The Odyssey has been accepted for Saturday’s JLL Three-Year-Old Handicap (1110m) and Meet Mr Taylor is in the Open Handicap (1050m). Both… Read More »
Joe Pride is not making any bold predictions when it comes to spring plans for Fasika, but that does not mean he hasn’t dared to dream. The undefeated four-year-old will resume in Saturday’s Group Two Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill, a race that has been won by some of the… Read More »
Trainer James Cummings says Hartnell provides the energy and is the spirit of the Godolphin stable ahead of the major carnivals. A stable favourite, Hartnell invariably leads the team into battle and runs on Saturday in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. Hartnell has finished behind Makybe… Read More »
Caloundra trainer David Vandyke is hoping Eminent’s return to his pet track and distance can put the gelding in the right head space for a win at Doomben. Vandyke has always had a big opinion of Eminent who he considered good enough to run in stakes races as a younger… Read More »
A group of 18 European horses including Melbourne Cup favourites Mustajeer and Constantinople have entered quarantine in England ahead of the trip to Australia for spring carnival features. Those horses, 11 owned in Australian interests including six who will join local stables, will spend two weeks in quarantine in Newmarket… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Subzero is set to have a children’s book written about him for the community work he has been involved in. Subzero who has been suffering health issues in recent months is set to star in a new children’s book. “It’s so exciting, we’ll do anything to help… Read More »
In-form The Harrovian will have to confirm his reputation as being able to carry big weights if he is to claim a $200,000 bonus in Cairns. The Harrovian is in line for the bonus after winning the Townsville Cup and Cairns Cup, two legs of the Northern Stayers bonus series…. Read More »
The Singapore Acton will host a eight event program this Friday. The weather is fine and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 3 Paperback Trooper Race Two: 1 Lim’s Ray Race Three: 6 Qiji Star Race Four: 1 Mighty Emperor Race Five: 4… Read More »
Crystal Ocean has suffered a career-ending leg injury during routine gallops at Newmarket. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained five-year-old was cantering on Thursday as part of his preparation for either the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe or the Champion Stakes at Ascot. While it is hoped he will recover to enjoy… Read More »
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has denied giving Triple Crown winner Justify a banned substance which caused a positive test before last year’s Kentucky Derby and blamed the result on contaminated food. Baffert said in a statement he “unequivocally” rejects the implication he would give Justify or any other… Read More »
Californian racing authorities have defended their handling of a positive swab returned by Justify in the Santa Anita Derby before he went on to win the Triple Crown. The California Horse Racing Board, which dismissed the case, says any inquiry into the Santa Anita Derby would not have been completed… Read More »
A fortuitous pick-up ride might just prove the turning point in Josh Parr’s season as the jockey bids to regain momentum after injury. Parr will ride Bivouac for Godolphin in the Group Two Run To The Rose (1200m), gifted the plum mount when Hugh Bowman broke a finger at trackwork… Read More »
With Australia’s top sprinters targeting the $14 million Everest in Sydney next month, prominent Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes it has opened up the prospect for his consistent gelding Malibu Style to potentially snare a feature sprint win in Melbourne. Malibu Style chases the biggest victory of his career in… Read More »
