Danny O’Brien has a $750,000 Group 1 at Young Werther’s favourite track he could direct the stable stalwart towards this Saturday, but the Flemington horseman will take the opportunity to chase the big bucks in Sydney. The rejuvenated gelding will run in the Group 2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill, where the… Read More »
That G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) will see quite a challenge for those wishing to get a run with those big races in mind. One of the most interesting runners all carnival will be seen here as Romantic Warrior ($2) brings his elite Hong Kong form to Melbourne. But he will face… Read More »
The G2 Hill Stakes (1900m) has a lot of excellent middle distance horses entered. Hoo Ya Mal ($6) has gone here instead of the Epsom and there are others who may head back north such as Lindermann ($15), Duais ($6) and Duke De Sessa ($51). There is the new Alan Brown Stakes (1400m) and… Read More »
Gerald Ryan is now likely to direct his attention back to Black Type racing with Facile after the classy filly broke her maiden at Warwick Farm on Monday. Ryan identified the $65,000 benchmark 68 event for three-year-olds as a suitable first-up option for the daughter of Trapeze Artist, who was the lightest-weighted… Read More »
Archo Nacho is among the entries for Saturday’s $300,000 Danehill Stakes at Flemington, but the gelding is still not a guaranteed starter in the 1200-metre Group 2. Trainer Matt Laurie remains hopeful the son of Sioux Nation will be called up for a start in the following week’s $20 million The Everest,… Read More »
At a race meeting in Killarney, Ireland, confusion reigned as the third race’s $4.5 favourite and initial ‘winner’, Ano Mannaâtrained by John Feane and ridden by Leigh Rocheâwas subsequently identified as Indigo Five, a horse slated to run later in the day. The mistaken identity and human error led to… Read More »
Champion jockey James McDonald is set to ride the formidable sprinter, Hawaii Five Oh, in the forthcoming $20 million The Everest, following Aquisâ selection of the horse for their coveted slot. This decision comes after the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained runner demonstrated exceptional form, finishing swiftly in second place… Read More »
Ameliaâs Jewel, trained by Simon Miller and holding an impressive record of 11: 9-2-0, is set to compete in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. Owner Peter Walsh confirmed, âWeâre definitely going to the Toorak, I spoke to Simon (Miller) a few minutes ago, so thatâs locked in.â This… Read More »
The decision to miss the Benalla Cup to concentrate on a shorter race at Sandown has secured Ain’Tnodeeldun victory for Anthony and Sam Freedman. Ain’tnodeeldun was one of the favoured runners in the Benalla Cup (2100m) last Friday, but with a race in mind for the gelding at Moonee Valley later in the month,… Read More »
After winning eight of his first nine starts in Queensland, Antino made his Melbourne debut at Flemington on September 16 which resulted in regular rider James Orman being replaced. Blake Shinn took over in the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) on Sunday and the gelding with to gelding needing to pull out all stops to score a narrow,… Read More »
Hedged, a son of Capitalist, has earned the title of Jamie Kah’s “dream horse” after an impressive performance over 1000 meters in a Benchmark 64 race at Sandown on Sunday. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, Hedged had previously made a significant impact by winning his maiden race… Read More »
After much consideration, Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes decided to bypass an exhibition gallop at Sandown with Mr Brightside in favour of a trial in rural Victoria. Mr Brightside trials in opening heat over 1000m on at Benalla Monday, three days after the Benalla Cup meeting was staged on Friday. The Hayes brothers… Read More »
Joe Pride saddled up one runner at Randwick on Epsom Handicap day, but he took two Everest contenders to the races. Think About It and Private Eye, nicknamed ‘Spud’ and ‘Spade’ respectively, both have slots in next month’s $20 million The Everest after the latter was secured by slot holders Max… Read More »
Light Infantry, one of the leading fancies for the inaugural King Charles III Stakes, is among a handful of international horses to touch down in Sydney over the weekend in preparation for spring carnival assignments. Also arriving on the shipment was the Joseph O’Brien-trained Buckeroo, another looking to target the… Read More »
Just Fine, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, solidified his spot in the Melbourne Cup by clinching a victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick. Following this impressive win, he surged to become the second favourite with TAB at $8.00 in the Melbourne Cup odds, just… Read More »
James McDonald flew into Melbourne on Saturday night and the thought of a sunrise spin around Flemington aboard headline Hong Kong galloper Romantic Warrior saw him wake early even without the need of an alarm. That excitement was vindicated when the gallop confirmed for him that despite having ‘a few… Read More »
“Girls are taking over.” That was the statement from Rachel King after she and Kathy O’Hara made history at Randwick on Saturday by becoming the first female jockeys to ride Group 1 winners on the same program in Australia. O’Hara got the ball rolling with victory aboard the Chris Waller -trained Rediener in the… Read More »
She has been a pioneer of Sydney racing and at Randwick on Saturday, Kathy O’Hara became the first female jockey to capture the Group 1 Epsom Handicap with a stunning performance aboard the Chris Waller-trained Rediener. It was a special win for the leading yard as O’Hara is married to Charlie… Read More »
Think About It has reaffirmed his Everest favouritism with a determined victory in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick as Hawaii Five Oh put his hand up for a slot with a slashing second. Sent out a $1.85 Ladbrokes favourite, Think About It hit the front halfway up the straight and pulled out… Read More »
Jockey Beau Mertens has followed in his late father Peter’s footsteps in winning the traditional AFL Grand Final Day meeting feature event. Steering the Chris Waller-trained gelding Born A King to a narrow victory over 2019 WA Derby winner Regal Power in the Listed RM Ansett Classic (2400m) at Mornington, Beau joined the… Read More »
