Francesco Guardi started his career in Europe, but the son of superhorse Frankel was always destined for Australian racing. Bought by clients of trainer Chris Waller, the plan was to give him a grounding in England before bringing him to Sydney to eventually target some decent staying races. At Randwick on… Read More »
Inundation has made the step to city company in stunning fashion with an impressive win at Caulfield to remain unbeaten for the campaign. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper headed to Saturday’s Lamaro’s Hotel Handicap (1000m) off the back of victories at Mornington and on the Pakenham Synthetic. Inundation… Read More »
Poor racing manners cost Rebel Shadow a last-start victory but there were no such issues for the three-year-old at Randwick on Saturday as he unleashed a powerful finish to score. Ridden a patient race by apprentice Tyler Schiller, Rebel Shadow settled back in the field and charged late towards the inside… Read More »
The combination of a confidence-boosting trip to Queensland and getting to her right distance range has proven to be a winning formula for improving stayer Shameless Miss. The mare had been competing at provincial and midweek level in Sydney before trainer Chris Waller opted to take her north where she posted an… Read More »
Jockey Billy Egan was surprised that he was able to pick up the leader and record a narrow win on the Patrick Payne-trained D’Aguilar at Caulfield. No Effort, under Lachie King, made Saturday’s Neds Whatever You Bet On Handicap (2000m) a strongly run affair, pouring on the pressure from the 600m mark. The Gavin Bedggood-trained mare turned… Read More »
Punters were dealt an early blow when odds-on favourite Ghaanati had her colours lowered by long-shot Thron Bone at Caulfield. Ghaanati looked to throw the Neds Punters Toolbox Handicap (1100m) away on Saturday when she ducked out badly near the 100m mark. Jockey Brett Prebble was forgiving of the filly… Read More »
With the 102nd Czech Derby being Central Europeâs principal racing event, itâs Agadir Gold in taking out the 107th Grand June Prize thatâs classed as the true Czech Derby Trial. The Grand June Prize for 3yoâs was Agadir Goldâs first season success, and he returns to Pragueâs Velka Chuchle Racecourse… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Saturday, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 Iron King Race Two: 3 Bundle Of Charm Race Three: 8 Chiron Race Four: 5 Raimbow Light Race Five: 10 Lucky Missile Race Six: 4 Gang Of Brothers Race… Read More »
Trainer Simon Miller is confident progressive sprinter It’sarayday will take another step towards The Pinnacles by winning tomorrow afternoon’s TABtouch Better Your Bet Handicap (1200m). The gelding did just enough to win at Belmont last start, to take his record to five wins from eight starts. He faces a tougher… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Rogan Josh has died following colic-related complications. Rogan Josh was Bart Cummings’ 11th Melbourne Cup winner and had spent much of his retirement at Living Legends on the outskirts of Melbourne before being humanely euthanised. Commencing his career in Western Australia, Rogan Josh was trained by Colin Webster to win… Read More »
In the midst of another excellent season, Karis Teetan is confident Buzzinga can lay the foundations for a strong 2022/23 campaign when he jousts with some of Hong Kong’s most promising young horses in the Class 2 Pok Fu Lam Country Park Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (25… Read More »
Not all horses can go on Winx like winnings streaks, but then again there are a large group that don’t break of restricted grade. As the winner of a Group 2 race, expectations for the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Grandslam have always been high. Grandslam won the Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at… Read More »
A win in a rich Magic Millions race at Ballarat earlier in the season has made life tougher for the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Cusack. Successful in the Ballarat contest on debut in November, Cusack has paid the penalty by being the topweight in Saturday’s Neds Punters Toolbox Handicap (1100m) at Caulfield courtesy… Read More »
Unsuitable race programming has resulted in Grahame Begg needing to run Cardinal Gem at Caulfield ahead of a planned target at Flemington. The Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday week has been Cardinal Gem’s goal for the campaign after being forced to miss a trip to Brisbane. As part… Read More »
When David Pfieffer recently returned from suspension, there were several familiar faces waiting for him at his stable complex. His team of horses had been sent to other trainers during his enforced layoff, but many of them quickly found their way back to him. “I have been lucky to be greeted… Read More »
To the wider racing industry, the vast majority won’t know who Vivienne Leggett is and what she has done for racing, spanning three decades. She was a very successful sponsorship manager of the Hawkesbury Race Club (HRC). She joined in 1991 and worked there for 26 years, with her hard… Read More »
It is safe to say that 2022 has already been one of the biggest years of Robbie Dolan’s life. He has landed his second Group 1 win aboard cult hero Shelby Sixtysix in The Galaxy, celebrated the arrival of his first child, and wowed Australia with his incredible vocal performances on The… Read More »
Plans for Looks Like Elvis’ assault on this weekend’s Listed Civic Stakes were going swimmingly â until the barrier draw. The gelding has been handed the outside gate in the 14-horse field and from that alley, trainer Jarrod Austin concedes he will need a few favours to remain unbeaten this campaign. “He… Read More »
Lightly raced filly Niccolite is ready for her racetrack return in a race her trainer Grahame Begg had hoped may have been a touch easier. Niccolite has not raced since last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival and resumes in the Lamaro’s Hotel Handicap (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Begg said he had Niccolite ready to… Read More »
Bunbury trainer Michael Campbell is thrilled to have his classy three-year-old Bitofmerit back at Belmont Park on Saturday, but warned he could be underdone. The Demerit gelding will be out to maintain his unbeaten status in the Crown Perth Handicap (1000m) after making a big impression last year. Bitofmerit made a… Read More »
