Classy dual-purpose star Vauban clinched victory in the Ballyroan Stakes at Naas, securing a spot in the Melbourne Cup 2023. Trained by Willie Mullins, Vauban previously won the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot. Under jockey Colin Keane, Vauban tracked the leaders Gooloogong and Pivotal Trigger, surging ahead in the… Read More »
Not for the first time, Uncle Bryn trialled at Cranbourne on the first Monday in August, but the approach to this year’s P B Lawrence Stakes resumption has been different to last year. Instead of being the eye-catcher in a workout that included established stars such as I’m Thunderstruck, as he… Read More »
Vauban’s Melbourne Cup credentials will be put to the test when he contests the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Naas in Ireland in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Australian time. The William Haggas-trained gelding is an odds-on favourite for the 2398-metre Group 3 event, which is a crucial stepping… Read More »
Precisely where Without A Fight’s spring path will lead is not yet known, but the highly-rated import took the first step on it at Cranbourne on Monday. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper made his first public appearance since his brilliant Brisbane winter campaign with a soft 1000-metre trial. The… Read More »
Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is happier to take a more positive view and instead let the fact he has outridden his allowance so quickly fuel… Read More »
Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched his seventh success from 25 starts in Saturday’s Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Rosehill to continue his affinity with his… Read More »
A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of the winner, Big Parade broke down shortly after entering the straight with Josh Parr doing a tremendous job to stay in… Read More »
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). For trainer Danny O’Brien, the effort held added merit with the gelding being in… Read More »
Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported from France earlier in 2023 with feature Australian staying even aspirations, the five-year-old gelding won again over the Flemington 2000-metres… Read More »
As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment for the experienced horseman and his new training partner Harris Walker. Starlight Scope ($13), ridden by Jye McNeil, was game to… Read More »
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Ultra-consistent It’Sourtime will get the chance to add to his record when heads to the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. While It’sourtime may only have registered four wins from his 20 starts, the gelding does have 11 minor placings to his credit and more than $560,000 in prize money. Added to that record… Read More »
Improving sprinter Deepour will be in unchartered waters in the Missile Stakes when he not only takes on Group company for the first time but does so on a seven-day back-up. Trainer Adam Campton has talked himself through all the pros and cons of the decision and reached the conclusion it is… Read More »
After a stellar career that encompassed eight seasons of racing, time has been called on the career of Lindsay Park-trained galloper So Si Bon. With nine wins from his 95 starts and more than $2.3 million in prize money, So Si Bon retires a happy and sound horse. So Si Bon started his career… Read More »
Twelve months after claiming the Coffs Harbour Cup with Hosier , trainer Kris Lees finds himself in the opposition corner and hoping to topple the reigning titleholder with his talented backmarker Acquitted. Formerly owned by Lloyd Williams, Hosier made a winning debut for the Lees stable in the corresponding race last year… Read More »
Trainer Shawn Mathrick saw something new from his promising sprinter Cause For Concern in a gallop ahead of his first shot at open company. Cause For Concern takes on a handy field of sprinters in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday, the first feature race of the new season…. Read More »
Trainer Aidan O’Brien is contemplating a potential bid for the prestigious Cox Plate with his star galloper, Paddington. After a remarkable display at the Sussex Stakes in Goodwood under challenging conditions, O’Brien expressed his interest in the Cox Plate. “We will definitely look at it (the International at York) and… Read More »
Promising colt Doull, the one-time Coolmore Stud Stakes favourite, has been transferred to trainer Annabel Neasham’s stable. The Snitzel colt was previously under the guidance of Anthony and Sam Freedman but has not raced since the Redelva Stakes in April. During his career, Doull achieved a notable debut win at… Read More »
Gold Trip, the reigning Melbourne Cup champion, is all set to embark on a high-stakes spring campaign under the guidance of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace. Following last year’s winning formula, the Cox Plate will serve as the final lead-up race before the stayer’s bid to defend his crown at… Read More »
Wyong trainer Sara Ryan will be racking up the frequent flyer miles in the lead up to having her first starter in Victoria. Having just completed her first full season as a trainer, Ryan has a runner at Wyong on Thursday, travels on Friday to Coffs Harbour where she has Attractable running in the Coffs Harbour… Read More »
