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 »
The nominations for the 2023 Cox Plate have today been released with 178 horses entered for the MVRC’s feature event. The entries for the $5 million Cox Plate (2020m) saw a total of 153 horses nominated with 17 internationals entered, which is an increase of 43 on last year’s figures…. Read More »
Superstar sprinter Nature Strip is gearing up for a significant pre-spring evaluation as he prepares to grace the tracks at Rosehill for a trial on Friday. Following an uncharacteristic winless spell during the autumn campaign, the nine-year-old, boasting more than $20 million in winnings, is set to test his mettle… Read More »
Akicita will be given the chance to prove himself worthy of a shot at the Caulfield Guineas after kicking off his career with a brilliant win at Pakenham on Tuesday. The Robbie Griffiths and Mathew De Kock-trained colt put away a good field, which included Stakes-placed filly Sensical, in the 1100-metre three-year-old… Read More »
The first declarations for the 2023 Caulfield Cup have today been released with 175 horses entered for MRC’s feature event. Trainer Chris Waller, last year’s winner, dominates with 19 nominations, led by Kovalica and Montefilia eyeing her third run. Noteworthy among the entries is Deauville Legend, last year’s Melbourne Cup… Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg was delighted with how his two Cups contenders came through there trials at Cranbourne in preparation for their spring returns. Lunar Flare and Nonconformist both trialled over 1000m on Monday, on a track that was rated slow. With a berth in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup already assured courtesy of her win in the Listed Andrew… Read More »
If things had gone to plan for Wolfy on debut at Caulfield, the colt would be enjoying a short break ahead of preparing for a big spring target. Instead, the Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old will be at Sandown on Wednesday looking for his maiden win in the Ladbroke It! Plate (1300m). Ryan has Group… Read More »
Angela Davies will saddle up progressive sprinting four-year-old Our Kobison and has the added bonus of James Mcdonald onboard as she looks for her next banner horse. Davies, who has already notched up her first winner of the 2023/2024 season from just two runners, says the speedy son of Kobayashi is capable of… Read More »
