Miffed by the usually consistent Estadio Mestalla’s two disappointing runs from a spell, Joe Pride made a double-barrelled decision to change gear and tactics and the horse responded with an upset win. Pride had been at a loss to explain the gelding’s early-campaign form given he had been working well… Read More »
Co-trainer Peter Moody was quietly confident Bridal Waltz could turn the tables on raging favourite She’s An Artist in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. After finishing 4-1/4 lengths adrift of impressive winner She’s An Artist on June 21st, Bridal Waltz was sent out a $13 chance… Read More »
Patrick & Michelle Payne and Billy Egan have a strong record in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) and Buccleuch may just be the best of all. Patrick Payne notched up his third win in the race and second in conjunction with Egan, who also rode Cherry Tortoni in… Read More »
He has twice ridden the winner of the Golden Rose and jockey Tommy Berry can make a case for Raging Force to be given a shot at earning his way into the Group 1 showpiece. The two-year-old made it a hat-trick of wins this preparation when he comfortably accounted for… Read More »
Ciaron Maher might be away on holidays but his team at home are keen and ready for Finals Day at Flemington where the stable says they have a strong team taking on the wintertime features with lessons learnt along the way. Detonator Jack and She’s An Artist headline their team with the former… Read More »
Welwal has only been in the care of his trainers for five starts but they have been quick to identify track conditions as a key ingredient for the former French galloper. The six-year-old made a perfect start for his new stable when he landed his second black type win and first… Read More »
The decision to test Bear On The Loose over a genuine staying journey last start almost paid dividends and with that experience under his belt, the horse is expected to be hard to get past in the Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast. The Tulloch Lodge gelding had done the bulk… Read More »
Michelle Payne has been busy of late not only working with brother Patrick in their training partnership but also promoting a new initiative in collecting and redistributing unused horse feed to farmers and livestock in need of it especially in drought affected areas. The positivity around that idea will hopefully translate… Read More »
The drying capacity of the Rosehill track will determine whether Accredited takes his place in the Winter Stakes at Rosehill as trainer Joe Pride mulls over a back-up plan. The course proper was a heavy 9 on Thursday and Pride is hoping it improves into the soft range as Accredited’s… Read More »
Kevin Daffy said that winning his first metropolitan race, and with it being at Flemington, was an indescribable moment with the only horse he trains, the aptly named Oh Too Good. The small-time conditioner and his five-year-old mare have the opportunity to emulate that experience in the feature event on… Read More »
The likelihood of a heavily rain-affected track has been enough to tempt Bjorn Baker to back-up in-form gelding Thunderlips in the Listed Winter Stakes at Rosehill. Baker’s racing manager Luke Hilton confirmed the four-year-old had come through his victory at the venue last weekend in great order and would take his place alongside… Read More »
Victory in the Winx Guineas would cap off a carnival where hard work and staying grounded has paid off for trainer Paul Shailer. Wins in the million-dollar Magic Millions National Classic (1200m) with Isti Star who then finished second at listed level on Stradbroke Handicap Day, Deep Focus’ placing in… Read More »
For a quirky horse such as Whinchat, keeping him calm and relaxed is half the battle, and for that reason, trainer David Pfeiffer is likely to run in the Listed Winter Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Also nominated at Sunshine Coast, the five-year-old has certain idiosyncrasies, especially in the… Read More »
Legendary mare Winx is set to create headlines once more in 2026, with her highly anticipated Snitzel colt confirmed for sale at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale next autumn. The first male foal from the 25-time Group 1 winner will headline the prestigious sale at Riverside Stables in Sydney, and… Read More »
It is set to be a case of ‘girl power’ for Chris Waller this spring with the champion trainer already welcoming back his topline fillies and mares in preparation for the new season. Along with stable star Via Sistina, Waller confirmed his Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah, the undefeated Autumn Glow,… Read More »
Mick Price believes Knobelas will handle another rise in grade, with the three-year-old filly set to tackle the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington on Saturday. The daughter of Belardo has been an impressive winner at her past two starts, handling the rise from maiden to benchmark 70 grade with ease… Read More »
For trainer Lindsey Smith, Yellow Sam’s toughness in a finish wasn’t going to be the reason she’d be beaten in the final race at Caulfield on Saturday. Second up off a win in the Golden Topaz (1200m) at Swan Hill, Yellow Sam recorded her first win at metropolitan level and… Read More »
Josh Parr has put aside a frustrating winter carnival in Brisbane to play a starring role at Rosehill with a three-winner haul, including the feature McKell Cup aboard former European Elamaz. Parr has been spending the bulk of his recent weekends in Queensland but after failing to get on the… Read More »
At a time when most mares are in the breeding barn, Bacio Del Mist has posted the biggest win of her career to take out the Stayer’s Cup at Rosehill for Lee and Cherie Curtis. The seven-year-old had endured a luckless campaign beset by wide barriers and missed opportunities but… Read More »
The training trio of Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin will let the dust settle before deciding whether Harry’s Yacht will step up to a mile at Flemington on Saturday. The three-year-old gelding ran out a dominant 2-1/4 length winner in the Remembering Robbie Lang Handicap (1440m), with the Silver Bowl… Read More »
