Mr Brightside has continued the recent good run of success for Lindsay Park claiming the $5 million All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley. The victory was the second autumn feature for Ben and J D Hayes after they took out the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Sandown last month. Appreciating a return to… Read More »
The scene is set for a spectacular Queen Elizabeth Stakes showdown after international raider Dubai Honour and local hero Anamoe turned in outstanding individual performances on a memorable Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill. Just 40 minutes after Dubai Honour smashed his Ranvet Stakes (2000m) rivals by more than four lengths, Anamoe rose… Read More »
English training genius William Haggas has a third Queen Elizabeth Stakes firmly in his sights after Dubai Honour annihilated his Group 1 Ranvet Stakes rivals despite being first-up and on unsuitable ground. The Haggas team had been cautious in the lead-up to Saturday as Dubai Honour’s best form was on rain-affected… Read More »
Read the latest updates of jockey Teo Nugent who suffered a heavy fall in the Abell Stakes at Moonee Valley. Teo Nugent was aboard Florescent Star when the horse collapsed during the turn into the straight. Latest Updated: Teo Nugent is currently conscious & communicating with ambulance officers. He will… Read More »
Chris Waller knew two starts ago he had a serious horse in Lindermann and on Saturday the three-year-old justified his trainer’s faith with a dogged performance to fight back and win the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas. Waller was given a hint of the colt’s talent in the spring when he defied a… Read More »
One of the leading contenders in today’s Golden Slipper at Rosehill has been scratched. In a crushing blow for connections, Tulloch Lodge colt Red Resistance is out of the $5 million Golden Slipper due to an elevated temperature. The youngster was a high-profile withdrawal on race morning after trainers Gai… Read More »
Red Resistance has been scratched from the Golden Slipper, leaving the field with only 15 contenders. The Racing NSW Stewards approved the withdrawal of the colt from the prestigious race on veterinary advice. Trained by the renowned duo Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Red Resistance was considered a strong contender… Read More »
Jockey Rory Hutchings has been suspended for one month by Racing NSW Stewards for his riding of the second placegetter FLYING DESTINY in Race 2 at the Goulburn race meeting today. Jockey Hutchings pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(b) for having failed to ride FLYING DESTINY out for several… Read More »
Godolphin and James Cummings had mixed reactions to the barrier draws for their two runners in the Typhoon Tracy Stakes at Moonee Valley. Parisal drew nicely in barrier two for the Group 3 race over 1200m for three-year-old fillies on Saturday while stablemate Ojai drew out second widest out in 17 in the 18-horse… Read More »
Racing Victoria vets have given Gentleman Roy and Cascadian the all-clear to run in the All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley. Both gallopers were showing sign of lameness when inspected by RV vets on Thursday. Gentleman Roy has had synthetic hoof filler applied to his left fore foot and had showed considerable improvement after his racing… Read More »
Annabel Neasham has swung former French galloper Bois D’Argent south to Melbourne for his first-up run to escape the Sydney heat. But Bois D’argent will meet some unseasonably hot weather when he runs in The Mugatoo (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. A top temperature of 37 degrees is expected on Saturday afternoon. Arriving in Australia for the Sydney Spring Carnival for… Read More »
Verry Elleegant’s journey across Europe is now entering a new phase, with the 11-time Group 1 winner being scanned and found to be in foal to the esteemed super stallion Sea The Stars. Speaking on Thursday, part-owner Brae Sokolski expressed his joy at the news before confirming that the 2021… Read More »
There will be no excuses for I’m Thunderstruck when he lines-up in the All Star Mile at Moonee Valley according to his co-trainer Mick Price. I’m Thunderstruck has been comfortably beaten in his two runs this campaign, but trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are expecting him to turn… Read More »
Jack and Bob Ingham enjoyed a wonderful affinity with the Golden Slipper and the latter’s daughter Debbie Kepitis is hoping the next generation of the famous clan can carry on that tradition. Kepitis’ Woppitt Bloodstock, named after the first horse she bought herself and very much a family affair, has… Read More »
Sydney racegoers will get their first look at exciting sprinter Uncommon James when the Oakleigh Plate winner makes his local debut in the Group 1 Galaxy at Rosehill. Trained in Queensland by Steve O’Dea and Matthew Hoysted, the four-year-old emerged on the national stage early last spring with an impressive win… Read More »
Star galloper Zaaki is edging closer to a return to the track, having been withdrawn from several autumn features after a less than satisfactory trial at Rosehill last month. Trainer Annabel Neasham announced that the four-time Group 1 winner is on the mend after being given a short break, although… Read More »
QTIS Jewel Day at Doomben presents a lucrative opportunity to snap up a half-million race away from Sydney and Melbourne, while keeping an eye on even bigger prizes later on. It is with a keen instinct that Bjorn Baker has sent debut winner Rupert’s House back to Brisbane overnight for a… Read More »
The iconic Cheltenham Festival continues on Friday night, headlined by the Group l Cheltenham Gold Cup. Race One: 14 Lossiemouth Race Two: 24 Glan Race Three: 3 Corbetts Cross Race Four: 6 Galopin Des Champs Race Five: 23 Vaucelet Race Six: 3 Impervious Race Seven: 3 Cool Survivor BEST BET:… Read More »
Jockey Zac Spain has enjoyed a fruitful association with Lombardo and is looking forward to reuniting with the sprinter at Moonee Valley The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained sprinter provided Spain with his second Group 1 victory when successful in The Goodwood at Morphettville last year. With C F Orr Stakes winner Streets Of… Read More »
Syndicator Wylie Dalziel has enjoyed the excitement of gaining his third starter in the All-Star Mile which will be run for only the fifth time on Saturday. The Peter Moody-trained Pounding runs in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley after receiving a Wildcard having just missed a start through the public vote. Dalziel was a part-owner in… Read More »
