Lindsay Park will learn more about imported galloper Sissoko after he makes his Australian debut at Moonee Valley. A veteran of three starts in Ireland, Sissoko was purchased for a future career in Hong Kong, but after failing to settle into the Asian environment he was sent to Australia to continue his career. Sissoko will kick-off for new… Read More »
Import Chorlton Lane left co-trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Jason Collett scratching their heads after his second-up performance, but both are optimistic the former UK galloper can rebound at Rosehill. After posting a scintillating win at his Australian debut, the four-year-old failed to show the same turn of foot when a battling fourth… Read More »
Trainer Clayton Douglas concedes Title Fighter will face a far bigger challenge when he returns to Moonee Valley for his second race start. Title Fighter outsped his rivals to land the prize on debut at The Valley on July 29 on a track that was favouring leaders throughout the program. The rail will move from… Read More »
A brace of strong barrier trial performances has swayed connections of Blue Diamond Preview winner The Instructor to test the Sydney waters, starting in the Listed The Rosebud. The Instructor had done all his racing in Victoria and co-trainer Adrian Bott said the initial plan was to again head south. But… Read More »
The term âold warhorseâ is often bandied around with a bit more regularly than it should be if the description is to remain accurate but, every now and again, a horse does come along where that description fits like a glove ⊠and such a horse will be in action… Read More »
Jamie Kah has answered a call from Annabel Neasham to make the trip to Sydney to test Zaaki in an important barrier trial as the star galloper continues his build-up to the spring. Neasham was keen to book a jockey who knew Zaaki well and with regular rider James Mcdonald committed to Golden Slipper… Read More »
It is one of racingâs truths that when you see a horse come out carrying the red and white silks of Windemere Stud (Steve Tregea) you know it will be well worth a second glance. Tregeaâs claim to fame in terms of his association with quality racehorses reaches far beyond… Read More »
Sprinter Bella Nipotina is gearing up for an eagerly anticipated campaign, showing all the signs of a strong comeback. A recent workout at The Valley pleased jockey Ethan Brown and co-trainer David Eustace, underlining her readiness for the season. With her excellent track record at The Valley, Bella Nipotina is… Read More »
West Wind Blows has swiftly become the frontrunner for the upcoming Caulfield Cup, causing bookies to drastically slash his odds following its nomination. Trained by the reputable duo Simon and Ed Crisford, the galloper was initially priced at $26, but with its nomination, the odds have plummeted to $11, indicating… Read More »
Star sprinter Coolangatta has found a new home at Coolmore after being purchased from Ozzie Kheir and partners. The electric sprinter, fresh from Royal Ascot, was immediately retired and is set to visit Home Affairs, a fellow Group 1 Lightning Stakes winner, in the upcoming breeding season. Coolangatta’s illustrious career… Read More »
As far as trainer Stephanie Bakranich is concerned, her stable pin-up Nerodio has been bereft of any. She firmly believes if one horse deserves a change of fortune this preparation it’s Nerodio. Bakranich says back luck in two return runs have conspired against the eight-year-old. Nerodio ran third to Ghost Who Walks… Read More »
Bjorn Baker will entertain a Japan Cup bid for Group One winner Arapaho, who has tuned up for his Winx Stakes return with an exhibition gallop at Warwick Farm. With race jockey Rachel King in the saddle, the Tancred Stakes winner worked over 1000m in a slick 1:00.86, clocking 33.92 seconds for… Read More »
Two of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s lightly raced spring hopefuls were put through their paces in an exhibition gallop at Sandown. What You Need was paired with Ouroboros in a gallop over 800m on Wednesday while Globe was partnered up with The Creator over 1000m. Price said the stable took advantage of getting the horses… Read More »
Former top Brisbane jockey Ryan Maloney is off the mark in Sydney, combining with Annabel Neasham to guide Secaution to a midweek victory at Warwick Farm. Having dipped his toe in the water during the autumn when he won the Group 1 Surround Stakes aboard the Neasham-trained Sunshine In Paris, Maloney decided to… Read More »
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr were determined to come home with a Contributor two-year-old they had picked out at last year’s New Zealand Ready To Run Sale. That $170,000 purchase made his debut in the Ladbroke It! Plate (1300m) at Sandown on Wednesday, scoring an impressive win. Named Snow Patrol ($9) and ridden by Damian Lane,… Read More »
Following the retirement of Group One winner and stable star Icebath, trainer Brad Widdup is relying on a strategy of youth as he bids to unearth his next carnival player. A five-time winner of more than $5.2 million in stakes, Icebath will begin her next chapter as a broodmare this spring… Read More »
Jockey Ethan Brown has ridden a winner at his first meeting back since a sickening fall at Flemington that left the rider with a host of internal injuries. Brown scored aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Cavallo Rampante in the Ladbrokes Racing Club Plate (1000m) at Sandown on Wednesday, his second ride back from… Read More »
Andrew Jones, Racing Victoria’s CEO, envisions whip-free racing within two decades, suggesting a gradual reduction in whip use. In a recent segment of “After The Last,” Jones highlighted the whip’s potential role in deterring new fans and emphasized the need for change. Jones commented, “In 20 years’ time, will there… Read More »
Racing Victoria’s CEO, Andrew Jones, has openly acknowledged the escalating concerns within the industry regarding the mounting Workcover costs that are placing trainers in a challenging position across the state. He characterised the situation as “a real challenge” and shed light on the noteworthy spike in insurance premiums. Jones revealed… Read More »
International representation is expected for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate after the closing of nominations for the two Group 1 races. A total of 175 horses, 24 from overseas, were entered for the Caulfield Cup when nominations close on Tuesday while there was 178, 17 internationally, entered for the… Read More »
