Jockeys and stewards agree that more trials are needed before the green light is given for racing to commence on the new Caulfield Heath inner track. Six official trials were held for the first time on Monday and while the feedback was positive, Victorian Jockeys Association CEO Matt Hyland said… Read More »
An elevated temperate before the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington was a far from ideal way for highly promising colt King’s Gambit to bow out of the spring carnival action last year, but co-trainer Peter Snowden is excited to see him ready to step back into the public eye on Tuesday. King’s… Read More »
Sad news has reached the racing community with the passing of Jimmy Choux, a beloved figure in New Zealand racing. The former Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner and accomplished stallion was humanely euthanised earlier this week, marking the end of an era in the sport. Jimmy Choux’s remarkable… Read More »
Multiple Group 1 winner Fangirl and star colt Militarize will be among the big guns in action at the Warwick Farm trials this week when a host of autumn hopefuls step up their preparations. The high-class Chris Waller duo will both be making their second trial appearances of the year, alongside stablemates Atishu,… Read More »
Trainer Dan O’Sullivan is set to progress the autumn campaign of Berkeley Square with a barrier trial at Geelong on Tuesday. O’Sullivan has not mapped out a program for Berkeley Square with the aim of first getting the gelding to find winning form again. Berkeley Square won four of his first seven… Read More »
Trainer Patrick Payne has meticulously crafted a three-run autumn blueprint for his highly promising stayer, Dunkel, with the ultimate goal of securing a coveted spot in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Dunkel, a talented four-year-old son of Dundeel, has showcased remarkable form, boasting an impressive record of seven wins from 10… Read More »
Trainer Peter Williams had meticulously laid the groundwork for Desert Lightning’s Melbourne campaign long before the talented galloper clinched victory in the Aotearoa Classic. Williams, in collaboration with his wife Dawn, had initiated discussions with renowned trainer Peter Moody in anticipation of the race. The possibility of transporting Desert Lightning… Read More »
A trip to Moonee Valley earlier in the week has paved the way for exciting three-year-old Veight to make a winning return to the racetrack. The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained colt became the first of his age to win the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) since Holler scored in 2016. Sent out… Read More »
In a masterful training performance, John O’Shea has nursed dual Group 1 placegetter Zou Tiger back from two bouts of surgery to produce him for an emphatic win in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick. A high-class three-year-old, Zou Tiger placed in the 2022 Golden Rose and last year’s Randwick Guineas, but… Read More »
Keeping a horse happy is one of the secrets to success that Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes have found since taking over the reins from their father David. One of the main beneficiaries of the Lindsay Park property at Euroa in country Victoria has been multiple Group 1… Read More »
On their final day as a training partnership, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace sent just one runner to Sydney, and it was all they needed for Eustace to bow out a winner. The British-born horseman finished his tenure alongside Maher on Saturday and will spend the next few months preparing… Read More »
It may have only been a benchmark 70 grade race at Moonee Valley, but apprentice Jaylah Kennedy will always remember her victory aboard Ceerseven. The victory in the Ascend Sales Trophies Challenger Handicap (1600m) was the Ballarat-based apprentices first in the metropolitan. While Kennedy has ridden at midweek meetings at Sandown, without… Read More »
Almost a year to the day since Golden Slipper winner Shinzo made his debut, Chris Waller and owners Coolmore have unveiled another son of Snitzel who they hope can head down a similar path. Switzerland ($2.70 fav) lived up to the promise he had shown at the trials with an authoritative… Read More »
It’s the 17th $1m TAB Karaka 2YO Millions of 1200m and can the World’s Best Jockey in James McDonald break the powerful Te Akau Racing seven year continued race dominance. In jumping the Ladbrokes $3.10 race favourite Velocious from Barrier 7 for Stephen Marsh and owners Go Racing, she’ll have… Read More »
Astute purchases by Newgate Farm and China Horse Club have shown good signs of delivering greater rewards as the Peter and Paul Snowden -trained High Octane and Holmes A Court ran first and second in the Listed Blue Diamond Preview (1000m) for colts and geldings at Caulfield. Both debutants, High Octane was… Read More »
Race experience counted as the Clinton Mcdonald-trained Hayasugi snared her win just at the right time – right on the winning post – to throw herself into contention for the Blue Diamond Stakes in four weeks’ time. Hayasugi in Japanese means ‘too early’ but there was nothing of that about Jamie… Read More »
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been enjoying a stellar season with their two-year-olds and jockey Tim Clark is hoping that can continue when he links with the stable’s latest promising debutant at Randwick. The meeting will be Clark’s first Saturday back in Sydney this year, the top hoop having had brief… Read More »
Fresh from producing Willaidow for a strong victory at Rosehill last weekend, Marc Conners will take a trio of runners to Randwick, hopeful of continuing the stable’s Saturday metropolitan success. It will be Conners’ largest representation for some time and he says his three runners – Rebel Rama, Danish Prince and Winning Verse… Read More »
As jostling between slot holders trying to secure horses to compete in the $5 million Tabtouch-Quokka heats up, trainer Mitchell Pateman has sent out a subtle reminder to potential suitors. Mitchell Pateman believes his gun three-year-old Almighty Class has done enough to attract the attention of slot holders, but fears he has… Read More »
Maximal has the class, Waihaha Falls has the form on the board, and Zou Tiger is building towards another win. They are the trio of horses who will line up for John O’Shea in Saturday’s Listed Carrington Stakes (1400m) at Randwick and the trainer won’t be surprised to see any of them salute…. Read More »
