It could be like Gavin Bedggood’s Christmases all came at once, but without sounding clichĂ©, a trans-Tasman double provided the Cranbourne-based trainer with one of his best days at the track. Bedggood took his reliable galloper Kingswood ($10) to New Zealand and a daring ride by Rory Hutchings delivered a… Read More »
Stakes racing returns to the Lakeside course on Boxing Day at Sandown with the running of the Christmas Stakes and Lord Stakes. The track is rated a Good 4 and expected to stay in that range, the rail out is 3 metres the entire circuit and that rail position should… Read More »
Magic Millions plans for pre-post favourite Paradoxium have been dealt a serious blow following his withdrawal from the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The colt travelled to Brisbane from Sydney overnight on Tuesday and while trainer Bjorn Baker initially said he had arrived in good order, the horse was subsequently… Read More »
A forced campaign pivot might yet prove a blessing in disguise if Tigroni can assert her Magic Millions claims at Randwick. The filly was being prepared to debut in a midweek assignment last month with a view towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Wyong on December 10. However, when her… Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg has mapped out a plan for the returning Cilacap that he hopes will lead to Group 1 success in the autumn. Cilacap will make a cameo appearance in the Listed Christmas Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Friday before Begg’s attention switches to the Sydney Autumn Carnival. Begg is eyeing the Group… Read More »
A final, resounding piece of trackwork has boom colt Paradoxium poised to cement his Magic Millions favouritism in the BJ McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm. The youngster rounded out preparations for Saturday’s race with a hit-out at Warwick Farm on Tuesday before making the float trip to Brisbane where he… Read More »
A ring rusty Craig is set for his second assignment back from surgery which result in the promising galloper spending a year on the sidelines. Firstly, a bone chip followed by an operation for a breathing problem saw the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained galloper off the racetrack for 12 months. After an ‘OK’ run… Read More »
Jigsaw will press his claims for a potential trip to New Zealand when he has a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter is gearing up for a potential tilt at the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 24. Jigsaw has not been sighted since… Read More »
Caulfield Heath was the racecourse that held Saturday Metropolitan Racing on Saturday and the track was typical of summer racing being firm and leaders being at an advantage. The fence was clearly the spot in run and I would be forgiving of horses that had to make their run out… Read More »
Randwick on Saturday saw some very progressive gallopers at the races and thought the track played well with race pace and talent the key to winning rather than any bias. Below is our look at a few horses’ worth following on what they produced on the clock on the weekend…. Read More »
Cranbourne-based trainer Gavin Bedggood has travelled to New Zealand in preparation to saddle his first international runner. Bedggood and Kingswood departed Melbourne on Saturday night to prepare for the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Box Day. The trip to New Zealand is two-fold, an attempt to land an elusive Group 1… Read More »
King Of Pop will be out to enhance his prospects of gaining a start in a rich slot at the Gold Coast when he trials at Rosehill. The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained three-year-old is down to trial in the opening heat over 1030m on Tuesday and a forward showing may be… Read More »
A pull in the weights and getting back on his preferred dry ground has helped Chinqui return to winning form at Caulfield Heath. After the 2kg claim for apprentice Luke Cartwright, Chinqui was in receipt of 8.5 kilograms of the $1.80 favourite Beast Mode in the Sportsbet More Place Handicap…. Read More »
Joe Pride has described King’s Secret as a miniature version of big brother Private Eye and while he isn’t declaring he will reach the same heights, he does believe the gelding is a stakes-class horse. King’s Secret took his record to five wins from 10 starts with a comprehensive performance… Read More »
Gerald Ryan will mull over a Sydney autumn carnival tilt for progressive three-year-old Matias following his barnstorming win in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm. After breaking his maiden at Hawkesbury last time out when ridden close to the speed, Matias ($7) was allowed to find his… Read More »
Apprentice Logan Bates hopes he may be Gold Coast bound for the Magic Millions Carnival after the win of Gin A Tonic at Caulfield Heath. Gin A Tonic took out the Magic Millions VIC 3YO & 4YO Classic (1200m) on Saturday to complete a winning hat-trick with Bates in the… Read More »
Named after the former stud manager at Widden Stud, Unit Five has stamped his credential for the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast with a debut win at Caulfield Heath. The Ciaron Maher-trained two-year-old took out the Magic Millions VIC 2YO Classic (1100m) on Saturday and is qualified to now… Read More »
Education has been the priority for Plaintiff this campaign, and trainer Peter Snowden is backing the undefeated filly to launch a two-state carnival assault off the back of it. The daughter of top stallion Zoustar took her record to three wins from as many starts when she powered home to… Read More »
Bjorn Baker has added another string to his Magic Millions Classic bow with Warwoven posting a stylish debut win at Randwick to put himself on a path to the Gold Coast. Starting at $3.40, the youngster settled midfield for Rachel King and unleashed a dashing turn of foot in the… Read More »
Racing on Saturday heads to the Caulfield Heath, with the rail in the true position from the 1000m. Expect the track to play well and most horses to get their chance. The meeting sees the running of the Magic Millions 2yo Victorian Classic and some nice progressive horses entered throughout… Read More »
