Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, highlighted by the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m), a lead up towards the Hong Kong Derby. Race One: 2 Daily Charm Race Two: 1 Boys Party Race Three: 5 Fiery Diamond Race Four: 2 Crossford Race Five: 9… Read More »
Jockey Ben AllenĀ has been rewarded for his dedication to hard work in stripping offĀ the weightĀ to record his first Group 1 win. MarabiĀ gave the former leading apprentice his biggest victory when successful in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Allen has been aboard Marabi in six of her seven… Read More »
Six months after a horrific race fall that left him with a fractured neck, Brenton AvdullaĀ has overcome his demons and made a remarkable comeback with a heart-warming Group 1 win aboard HingedĀ in the Surround Stakes at Randwick. It has been a rocky road back to the saddle for the top… Read More »
Anthony and Sam Freedman added to the family’s storied history in the Blue Diamond Stakes when they won the 2022 edition with Daumier at Caulfield on Saturday. The Godolphin colt gave the father/son training combination back-to-back wins in the $1.5 Group 1 event following Artorius’s win last year, while Anthony… Read More »
Glamour mare Verry Elleegant has done it again. The six-year-old has captured her eleventh Group 1 win with back-to-back victories in the Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick, showing her trademark fight to lift when challenged by runner-up She’s Ideel and score by a head. In doing so she became… Read More »
Wary of the weight scale in the Guy Walter Stakes, Michael FreedmanĀ admits he wasn’t exactly confident that Forbidden LoveĀ could come away with a win at Randwick. The mare had to concede four kilos to horse the ilk of Doncaster Mile and Cantala Stakes runner-up Icebath under the set weights and… Read More »
Sierra SueĀ will receive a wildcard invitation into the All-Star Mile after registering a second Group 1 at Caulfield. Victory in the Futurity Stakes on Saturday was one of two races designated as ‘win and you’re in’ to the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19. Sierra Sue… Read More »
Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $600,000 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. James McDonald (Verry Elleegant): āSheās an absolute star. I just canāt believe every time we turn up for a preparation she just seems to get better and better. I know… Read More »
The margin wasn’t great and he will be confronted by more ominous rivals at Flemington in a fortnight, but CascadianĀ kept his Australian Cup hopes on track with victory in Saturday’s Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield. The James Cummings-trained import recorded his first win since last year’s Doncaster… Read More »
Running a horse first-up on a heavy track is rarely ideal but EllsbergĀ ensured there were no anxious moments for his connections, leading throughout for an impressive return at Randwick. The four-year-old boasted good wet track credentials but co-trainer Gerald RyanĀ was still cautious pre-race given the entire’s heavy frame and lack… Read More »
Jockey Ben MelhamĀ has wasted no time getting back on the winner’s list after a hefty stint on the sidelines through suspension. Melham was the last of the jockeys to return to race riding after being suspended over his involvement in the infamous Airbnb saga last August. He made an immediate… Read More »
Underrated filly FireburnĀ has flown under the radar for much of the autumn but she has put herself firmly in the frame for the Golden Slipper with an emphatic victory at a muddy Randwick. The youngster took her record to three wins from four starts with a powerhouse performance in Saturday’s… Read More »
Castlereagh KidĀ continues to repay the faith shown by Gai WaterhouseĀ and John Singleton with the front-running three-year-old bringing up a winning hat-trick in the $300,000 Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield. The Hall of Fame trainer revealed post-race that selling the son of Snitzel had been discussed prior to this… Read More »
In-form trainer Tom DabernigĀ has put forward a case for Flying MascotĀ to be given a ‘wildcard’ into the All-Star Mile after her all-the-way win at Flemington. Flying Mascot was among nominations for the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 but was not among the list of 10… Read More »
He was renowned as the jockey to back in the last race in Perth, but William Pike has proven he is just as capable of getting punters off to the right start with a brilliant come-from-behind ride in the opening race at Randwick. The West Australian relocated to Sydney in… Read More »
Much travelled three-year-old Finance TycoonĀ has found winning form again with an all-the-way victory at Caulfield. Having his third start for the Danny O’BrienĀ stable having started his career with Lindsay Park, Finance Tycoon led throughout to claim the Group 3Ā ZeditaveĀ Stakes (1200m) on Saturday. It was a smart ride from Damien LaneĀ on… Read More »
Champion jockey Glen Boss has capped off his illustrious career by riding a winner on Saturday mornings Saudi Cup meeting. Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Glen Boss ended his career with a win aboard Raeed in the second event on the card. Glen Boss made the one-off appearing after announcing his retirement… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Singapore on Saturday, with good depth across the meeting. Race One: 6 Fireworks Race Two: 7 Istataba Race Three: 1 Reignite Race Four: 1 Don De La Vega Race Five: 1 Mortal Engine Race Six: 2 Sunday Race Seven: 1 Luck Of… Read More »
The one-time second favourite for Melbourne’s premier two-year-old race has been scratched after failing a veterinary inspection. Lofty Strike was withdrawn from the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday after a second inspection on Friday morning. The Julius Sandhu-trained colt presented with lameness on Thursday morning… Read More »
Attempting to fill a rare gap in a spectacular Hong Kong riding resume, Zac Purton will be entrusted with the task of managing California Spangle’s natural speed to meet the stamina challenge presented by the HK$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 February). A… Read More »
