Simon Zahra is hoping a swing in the weights will favour Odeon in the VRC/CRV Winter Championship Final at Flemington. The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable have had a single goal for Odeon this preparation, a Listed race at Flemington. That race comes around on Saturday, the VRC/CRV Winter… Read More »
Not surprisingly, the first Midway Handicap, which will take place at Rosehill tomorrow, has attracted a full field of runners. Back in February, as part of their $20 million prize-money increases, Racing NSW announced the introduction of Midway races ā¦ a new race concept with prize money worth $100 000… Read More »
Keen to make the most of Sydney’s wet tracks, Joe Pride has confirmed Kaapfever will back up from his narrow second in the Stayer’s Cup in a bid to go one better at Rosehill. Pride has been monitoring the six-year-old’s recovery from last weekend’s performance behind proven two-miler Sweet Thomas… Read More »
Last start Stradbroke runner-up and G1 winner Vega One may not race again says trainer Tony Gollan with the horse battling a serious infection. Group One Kingsford Smith Cup winner Vega One may have run his last race after suffering a serious infection following multiple surgeries after the horse was… Read More »
Farrier, endurance rider, horse breaker, jockey, accomplished horsewoman. Now you can add successful trainer. Kirsten MelisĀ celebrated her first winner at Northam today (Thursday) after OceanzaraĀ won the Wheatbelt Winterama Maiden (1300m). With emerging apprentice, Holly WatsonĀ aboard, the four-year-old mare finished full of running and defeated odds on favourite Better In KitĀ by… Read More »
When Hong Kong buyers come knocking it is difficult not to open the door. Ask Will Hulbert, who trains in partnership with his father Peter ā¦ but, in truth, when that knock on the door came enquiring about the stableās Rough Habit winner Criminal defence, it did not take Hulbert… Read More »
A start in the KosciuszkoĀ is back-of-mind for Hellenism’s trainer Aiden St Vincent, who has two other races on his short-term wish list, starting with the Highway Handicap at Rosehill. The mare is an early favourite for Saturday’s 1100m event and St Vincent is keen to see her put another victory… Read More »
Mark Ford canāt wait for Saturdayās Belmont Park meeting to come around. The former Zimbabwean and South African horseman is filled with nervous energy and excitement. It’s been a long road travelled by Ford but in the Listed Aquanita Stakes he starts his first Australian runner in a black-type race…. Read More »
The Midway Handicaps will become a regular fixture at Sydney Saturday meetings, but trainer Richard LittĀ is hoping to etch his name in the record books by capturing the inaugural edition. The Warwick Farm horseman will saddle up three runners āCatapult, WanderĀ and SeditionĀ – and he regards all as genuine each-way chances…. Read More »
Harry Coffey hopes his trip to town will provide he and his fatherĀ AustyĀ a rare city success. The father-and-son teamĀ teamĀ withĀ MessignadiĀ in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) and Miss Cheviots in the Next Generation Sprinters Series Final (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Based at Swan Hill, theĀ Coffey’sĀ are infrequent visitors to metropolitan… Read More »
South Australian trainer TravisĀ DoudleĀ was hoping to test his stayer Not Usual GloriousĀ at Flemington after three unbeaten runs in his home state. But the prospects of a good track meansĀ DoudleĀ has decided to miss the Banjo Patterson Series Final (2600m) on Saturday. A former New Zealand galloper, Not Usual Glorious has had… Read More »
The state border closures have not prevented Sydney trainer Joe PrideĀ from sending smart stayer StockmanĀ north to raid the Queensland coffers in the Listed Caloundra Cup. While the COVID-19 restrictions mean neither Pride nor his staff can travel interstate, the horse will be well cared for by Brisbane-based co-trainers Steven OāDea… Read More »
Group One winner FunstarĀ is predicted to set a record price for an online sale when she is offered through the upcoming Inglis Digital auction. A daughter of Cox Plate winner AdelaideĀ out of Danehill mare Starspangled, Funstar is well-related being a half-sister to 2019 Queensland Oaks winner YoungstarĀ and from the same… Read More »
After already losing the Murwillumbah meeting in Northern New South Wales earlier in the day, the Kilcoy meeting in Queensland lasted just two races before being called off due to concerns about the track. The meeting officially started off on a track with a soft 6 track rating, but that… Read More »
After breaking through for his maiden Australian win at Caulfield, Biometric will attempt a stakes race win at Flemington. TheĀ weatherĀ gods may smile on the new Lindsay Park operation of Ben and JD Hayes as they chase theirĀ first Victorian stakes race victory. Last start Caulfield winner Biometric runs in the Listed… Read More »
John ThompsonĀ is focusing on the positive aspects of Grand Piano’s recent form, despite the fact it has come with it frustrations. Since reuniting with his original trainer, the gelding has finished fifth at Listed level and posted back-to-back second placings at Eagle Farm and Randwick, going down narrowly both times…. Read More »
It might not quite be the ānervous nineties,ā but Jamie Kah is currently pushing the scoreboard along one single at a time as she inches closer to a landmark century of wins in the Victorian Metropolitan Jockeyās Premiership. Yesterday she moved from 96 to 97 winners with a decisive win… Read More »
Horses that arrive in South-East Queensland from the north of the state are not always given the respect they deserve ā¦ irrespective of any good form they have established around tracks on the Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton circuit. The latest case in point is the Michael Mclellan trained Cracker… Read More »
Australian winemaker Penfolds has become the third brand to have its name linked with the Victoria Derby in the race’s 166-year history. The Victoria Racing Club on Thursday announced the iconic winemaker as its new Victoria Derby Day partner in a four-year sponsorship agreement that includes naming rights for Australia’s… Read More »
Do you want a Gr 1 winning mare who almost certainly will return your investment, probably three-fold over the next few years? Well, there is one on the marketā¦ so get in quick. Itās the Chris Waller-trained FUNSTAR (Adelaide – Starspangled), who at just 4 years of age looks a… Read More »
