Trainer Matt Laurie has no lofty ambitions for Master Reset who is set to take his place in a stakes race at Caulfield. Master Reset is one of nine runners in Saturday’s Thoroughbred Club 50th Year in 2018 Stakes (1440m) with Laurie expecting the distance may be a little short… Read More »
A stronger and more mature Widgee Turf is preparing to begin his latest campaign at Caulfield having shown promise in his six starts so far. The Patrick Payne-trained three-year-old has won twice, including one at Flemington, along with three runner-up finishes in town. Widgee Turf resumes in Saturday’s Next Payments… Read More »
Bold Kingston has been behaving like a new horse after a recent upset win and trainer John Zielke says he is ready to spring another surprise at Eagle Farm. The two-year-old takes on two of the most highly rated young horses in Queensland, Snitzkraft and Ours To Keep, in Saturday’s… Read More »
It’ has already been a golden year for trainer Gary Portelli who aims to keep the theme going for a little while longer. She Will Reign won the Golden Slipper and now Portelli has an audacious plan to win two Gold Cups in less than a week with stable favourite… Read More »
In the same week the John Moloney-trained Dornier won the Listed VRC St Leger, two-year-old Indernile will try to add another stakes win for the prominent Victorian racing family. Indernile is trained by John’ brother Gerard Moloney and will be ridden by Gerard’s son Patrick in Saturday’s Listed Thoroughbred Club… Read More »
Realing can confirm a Queensland Derby campaign when he races in the Group Three Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm. After much thought, trainer Matt Dunn decided to aim for the Group One Derby (2400m) on June 10 rather than the Group Two Queensland Guineas (1600m) on the same day. “In… Read More »
The first stages of the Victoria Racing Club’s (VRC) interior architectural plans for its outstanding new Club Stand have been unveiled, underlining Flemington’s future as a world-class entertainment and sporting venue. The release of the highly anticipated designs from celebrated architects, Bates Smart for the Lobby and Lounge, Lawn Bar,… Read More »
Triple Group One winner Turn Me Loose will stand at New Zealand’s Windsor Park Stud in the upcoming breeding season. The winner of the 2014 NZ 2000 Guineas, Turn Me Loose transferred that form to Australia where he won the 2015 Emirates Stakes and 2016 Futurity Stakes for master trainer… Read More »
An angry Gai Waterhouse has lashed out after being found guilty and fined for substituting three horses in a televised track gallop. Waterhouse and training partner Adrian Bott were found guilty of breaching the rule regarding conduct prejudicial to the image or interests of racing. The training partnership was charged… Read More »
Ballina trainer Stephen Lee will break new ground when Espiritu lines up at Caulfield. Espiritu will be be Lee’s first runner in Melbourne when she contests the Lu Simon Builders Handicap (1100m) on Saturday. Lee has been a regular visitor to Brisbane since moving to Ballina in the 1980s but… Read More »
Promising rookie Loves a Hassle might still be learning his trade but loves to punch above his weight too, trainer Lee Van Den Bos says. The four-year-old gelding will run in the Hawkesbury Highway Handicap (1100m) for country-trained horses on Saturday, going for his third win in as many starts…. Read More »
The New Zealand Derby has been a reliable form indicator during the autumn carnival with Gingernuts and Jon Snow snaring Group One races in Sydney, and now an also-ran at Ellerslie has a chance to impress. Unlike the Rosehill Guineas and Australian Derby winners, Lincoln Blue arrived at Chris Waller’s… Read More »
Australian Group One winner The United States has drawn barrier five in the field of eight for the QEII Cup in Hong Kong. The Robert Hickmott-trained 2016 Ranvet Stakes winner The United States, who races in the colours of prominent owner Lloyd Williams, heads into Sunday’s 2000m Group One race… Read More »
Trainer Robbie Laing has thrown Basanite into the deep end for his debut at Caulfield. The colt lines up in the Listed Thoroughbred Club Cup (1200m) on Saturday with Laing excited but also acknowledging he faces stiff opposition at his first start. “He’s a beautiful colt and has trialled well,… Read More »
