Pat Webster has been without electricity for four days but he is convinced stable star Happy Clapper has lost none of his power ahead of an Apollo Stakes return at Randwick. Webster has been relying on generators since the electricity supply to his farm on the NSW central coast was… Read More »
After racing his way out of handicaps, Dreamforce steps up to a weight-for-age campaign starting with the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. The John Thompson-trained seven-year-old is a consistent quiet achiever, winning more than $1.5 million for his syndicate of owners headed by Tony Crisafi. Like many trainers, Thompson is hoping… Read More »
Perennial fan favourite Happy Clapper heads the entries for the Apollo Stakes, the race that traditionally sets the tone for the Sydney autumn carnival. Three of the past four Apollo Stakes have been won by Winx while other high-profile winners this century include Sunline (2000, 2001), Lonhro (2003), GRand Armee… Read More »
View the nominations for the 2020 Apollo Stakes. The Apollo Stakes be run on Saturday 15th February at Randwick racecourse. Nominations: Horse 1 ALIZEE 2 ANGEL OF TRUTH 3 BRANDENBURG (NZ) 4 COME PLAY WITH ME 5 CRADLE MOUNTAIN 6 DANZDANZDANCE 7 DREAMFORCE 8 GLENALL 9 HAPPY CLAPPER 10 HUSH… Read More »
It was not a Group One race but Jason Collett got almost as big a buzz from delivering partner Clare Cunningham her first stakes win courtesy of a dashing front-running ride aboard Cradle Mountain. The horse had shown early promise winning six of his first nine starts but after a… Read More »
Triple Group One winner Happy Clapper has had a pipe-opener in a Randwick barrier trial when fourth in a heat won by the John Thompson-trained Sweet Deal. Happy Clapper worked to the line in the 900m-heat on the course proper on Thursday, pleasing trainer Pat Webster with his effort and… Read More »
Spring star Kolding headlines a strong team of barrier trial runners at Rosehill for champion trainer Chris Waller. The winner of the Group One Epsom Handicap and $7.5 million Golden Eagle, Kolding runs in one of two 900m open heats on Tuesday. Waller hopes Kolding is among selections for the… Read More »
After another stellar year as Australia’s leading Group One trainer, Chris Waller is well underway with plans for more at home and abroad. Well into the post-Winx era, Waller will ramp up the preparations of several top class performers in coming weeks including Everest winner Yes Yes Yes and triple… Read More »
WINX’S 32 CONSECUTIVE WINS * Group One George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill – March 23, 2019 * Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick – March 2, 2019 * Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick – February 16, 2019 * Group One Cox Plate at Moonee Valley – October 27,… Read More »
Chris Waller says what you see with Winx is what you get and he expects to see the same in the Chipping Norton Stakes as he has the past 30 times she has been to the races. The champion will be out to win Saturday’s Group One Chipping Norton (1600m)… Read More »
Winx’s powers of recovery are those of a supreme athlete and as champions do, she has been out and about a day after her winning return to the track in the Apollo Stakes. On Sunday, Chris Waller Racing posted a picture on Twitter to let everyone see how well she… Read More »
Any thoughts Winx might not be as good as she once was, not as fast as she was, too old at seven, vulnerable over 1400 metres, have been scotched in just under 81 seconds with the great mare notching her 30th consecutive win in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. For… Read More »
View the results and replay for the 2019 Apollo Stakes. The Apollo Stakes was raced at Randwick racecourse on 16/02/2019. Have your Say 🗣: Has Winx come back better than ever? – Comment below Replay: Results: Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Starting Price 1 5 WINX Chris… Read More »
The TAB has continued to receive unprecedented support on Winx to win todays Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick with three of the biggest ever bets placed on her in the past 48 hours. Wednesday afternoon, a TAB customer plonked $250,000 at $1.08 on the champion mare for a potential profit… Read More »
Australian bookmaker the TAB is holding over $1million on Champion mare Winx to win today’s Apollo Stakes at Randwick with a flood of money continued to come in for her throughout the day. With more than four hours still remaining the TAB is anticipating to hold one of the biggest… Read More »
Online bookmaker Ladbrokes are taking on Champion mare Winx in Saturday’s Group Two Apollo Stakes by offering punters $2.00 odds for her to win. Ladbrokes are offering increased odds of $2.00 for Winx to win the Apollo Stakes at Randwick on Saturday but the catch is their is a max… Read More »
The champion mare that is Winx kicks off her final campaign in the Apollo Stakes (1400m) this Saturday at Randwick and the Group ll feature highlights a fab nine race card. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out three metres for the entire… Read More »
The 2019 Apollo Stakes starring Winx is the feature race held at Randwick this weekend. The Weight for Age race is run over 1400m and is worth $250,000 in prize money, Find out all the information on the Apollo Stakes below including how you can live stream the Apollo Stakes,… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2019 Apollo Stakes in which we see Champion mare Winx resume in her likely last campaign. The Apollo Stakes will be run on Saturday 16th February at Randwick racecourse. Time: 3:50pm Distance: 1400m Class: Group 2 Market 💰: View the odds for the… Read More »
Winx’s place in history is assured whether she wins the Apollo Stakes or not. She has won four Cox Plates when everyone thought Kingston Town’s three would stand the test of time. She has won 29 races in a row, four more than Black Caviar who stands alone because she… Read More »
