The unbeaten gallopers Philippi and Callanish are among more than 100 autumn prospects to be put to the test in what promises to be Melbourne’s most revealing set of trials of the season at Werribee on Monday. The 23 trials also include four Darley-owned two-year-olds from the Peter Snowden stable,… Read More »
Tony Gollan will use historical weather patterns as a guide to autumn carnival targets for Spirit Of Boom and Temple Of Boom. Spirit Of Boom will be aimed at sprints in Melbourne because it is traditionally dry and warm during the autumn and the stallion prefers to race on firm… Read More »
Chris Waller-trained Group One winners Albert The Fat and Danleigh could be joined by new stablemate Tougher Than Ever in Saturday’s Expressway Stakes. Last season’s champion two-year-old in New Zealand where he raced at Warhorse in the care of Jason Bridgman, Tougher Than Ever pleased his new trainer with his… Read More »
Joe Pride is a man on a mission. That mission is to prove the naysayers wrong by winning a Group One race with Rain Affair this autumn. The free-wheeling frontrunner, twice a runner-up at the top level, underwent a knee operation after two uncharacteristic performances in the spring. He has… Read More »
Trainer Bjorn Baker could be forgiven for thinking that it just wasn’t meant to be his day at Rosehill. Two close seconds from Twilight Royale in the Spotless Handicap (1200m) and Burbero in the Norm Snowden Handicap (1500m) were accompanied by a seventh place from Great Dansaar in Saturday’s TAB.com.au… Read More »
The Brisbane Cup is the long-range mission for Secessio who has claimed his first Australian win from four starts since leaving his native Germany. One of the army of European imports in the Chris Waller stable, Secessio was comfortable on Saturday’s heavy 10 track, giving his trainer confidence the winter… Read More »
Pat Carey’s hopes of winning the Mornington Cup with Durnford were boosted on Saturday when the emerging stayer won the Prelude at Caulfield. Durnford’s fast-finishing win in the Listed Mornington Cup Prelude (2000m) delighted Carey but came on a day when all horses racing at Caulfield took a back seat… Read More »
Avoid Lightning probably suffered from following Black Caviar into action at Caulfield on Saturday. But her win in the Listed W J Adams Stakes (1000m) made up somewhat for her comparatively plain looks and lack of stature. “She’s certainly not a pretty horse,” said trainer David Jolly. “She’s got a… Read More »
A wet track and a seven-day back-up were no hurdles for Zedlion at Rosehill on Saturday, although trainer Jason Coyle admitted he went to the races unsure what to expect. The five-year-old went into the Norm Snowden Handicap (1500m) off a second to War Charm at Warwick Farm a week… Read More »
She arrived for her much-anticipated matinee performance like a shy starlet, head down and stealing coy looks at her fans. The she turned her back and lifted her tail and she was what she is. A horse. Black Caviar is one of the best of her breed on earth, and… Read More »
An already strong Blue Diamond team grew even stronger for trainer Peter Snowden with the win of Metastasio in the Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield. Metastasio followed her first-up win at Flemington last month with an equally impressive performance at her second start. But Snowden believes she will need to find… Read More »
The Blue Diamond might seem overly ambitious but if it happens to rain in Melbourne over the next couple of weeks, Rosehill winner Everage could be on a float south. The filly made light work of Saturday’s heavy 10 track to lead all the way in the Spotless Handicap (1200m)… Read More »
A start in the rich Doncaster Mile at Randwick is the dream, but a more modest race at Caulfield on Saturday is the reality for in-form galloper Dany The Fox. Trainer Mick Price gave an indication of his high opinion of Dany The Fox by nominating the horse for the… Read More »
All Too Hard was the star attraction at Friday’s Flemington jumpouts and didn’t let onlookers down with a hitout that signalled he was on target for his autumn assignments. The Caulfield Guineas winner stepped out for his second jumpout in as many weeks, winning his 800m heat in 46.9 seconds…. Read More »
The wait is almost over for fans of Black Caviar with the legendary mare to make a rare public appearance at Caulfield on Saturday. The world’s best sprinter is set to blow out the cobwebs with an exhibition gallop after race three which is scheduled for 2.05pm (AEDT). The Melbourne… Read More »
A stronger and more mature Albrecht begins a campaign on Saturday aimed at achieving what he failed to do as a spring three-year-old. The Peter Snowden-trained colt kicks off his preparation in the Listed Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield, the first step towards a likely showdown with All Too Hard… Read More »
Craig Williams will make a flying visit to Sydney on Tuesday to partner internationally performed mare Ortensia in a barrier trial. Trainer Paul Messara confirmed the triple Group One winner would step out in a heat at Rosehill ahead of a likely first-up clash with Black Caviar in next month’s… Read More »
The man who ended Sir Patrick Hogan’s 31 year stranglehold as king of the New Zealand sale ring says he’s thankful to Sir Patrick for his support in getting his farm started. Gordon Cunningham of Curraghmore Stud ended the long reign of Sir Patrick Hogan, who had earned more dollars… Read More »
A hit-out against older horses at Cranbourne on Tuesday has promising colt Crack A Roadie on target for his autumn missions including the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Trainer Stephen Theodore, in New Zealand for the Karaka yearling sales, said reports from Cranbourne were that Crack A Roadie trialled in… Read More »
A return to Group One racing is closer to reality for Shadows In The Sun after his first win for almost two years in the Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm. His victory in the 2011 South Australian Derby during May of that year gave trainer Anthony Cummings hope he… Read More »
