Entrusted with the care of the two Will Clarken’s horses set to compete in Dubai – that is helping oversee their general well-being and race preparation – Jones has relished the responsibility and embraced the greater experience that comes with all of the intricacies that are in play when taking… Read More »
Jason Holder, who currently leads the Adelaide Jockey Premiership, has been suspended for five months by stewards after returning a positive test for a banned substance following the random testing that was undertaken at trackwork last month. Holder ultimately pleaded guilty to two charges … the first being for testing… Read More »
Having prepared two three-year-olds to win the Expressway Stakes in recent years, Gerald Ryan figured the Group 2 sprint would attract a handy young horse. He just wasn’t expecting it to be boom colt Anamoe. But Ryan, who trained both Trapeze Artist (2018) and Standout (2020) to Expressway victories at… Read More »
James Cummings concedes Anamoe could be vulnerable first-up over a sprint trip in the Expressway Stakes. Anamoe has proven himself to be an exceptional colt but his versatility will be put to the test when he launches his latest carnival campaign at Rosehill. While the Godolphin star performed admirably over sprint… Read More »
Joe Pride has taken a leaf out of the book of his former mentor John Size by winning the Listed Australia Day Cup with Kaapfever on a four-day back-up. The 2400 metre race was always on Pride’s radar and when Kaapfever pulled up well from his fast-finishing third behind Toomuchtobear… Read More »
The career of one-time boom filly Enthaar is again at the crossroads after she was beaten as an odds-on favourite in Wednesday’s $160,000 Listed W.J. Adams Stakes at Caulfield. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained three-year-old finished a conspicuous last in the four-horse 1000-metre sprint, which was won by South… Read More »
Peter Gelagotis is eyeing more elite-level success and Jordan Childs another Blue Diamond after Miss Roseiano announced herself a bona fide contender for the Group 1 decider with victory in Wednesday’s Fillies Preview at Caulfield. The $300,000 Inglis Premier graduate made the perfect start to her career with a professional… Read More »
Anthony and Sam Freedman’s Blue Diamond Stakes prospects underwent a shuffle up following Wednesday’s first Preview with one colt thrusting himself firmly into contention and another appearing at the crossroads. Daumier rocketed up betting charts with an impressive win in the $200,000 Listed colts and geldings’ division, while Philosopher was… Read More »
It took just three rides for Tegan Harrison to get back in the winners’ enclosure following her ten month injury enforced layoff from race riding … which was a very swift and welcome outcome after all the time she was forced to sit on the sidelines. When Harrison was dislodged… Read More »
American import Lighthouse has shown itself to be a punters’ pal since first stepping out on an Australian racecourse in November 2021 and co-trainers Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace have the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) next in mind should the mare notch another win at Caulfield on Wednesday. With four… Read More »
Godolphin is poised to unveil a handful of its biggest stars at another important set of barrier trials at Randwick on Monday, although its major drawcard is even closer to a race return. Trainer James Cummings confirmed Caulfield Guineas winner and Cox Plate runner-up Anamoe is likely to resume in the Group… Read More »
Warrnambool galloper In The Boat has extended his winning streak to four and gone close to recording a new track record time in his latest victory at The Valley. The Lindsey Smith-trained galloper outsped his rivals on Saturday to win the Dominant Sanitation Solutions Handicap (1200m) in a time of 1.08.86, just outside of the record set by Hey Doc… Read More »
Daqiansweet Junior has booked a ticket to the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival with his fourth straight victory on Saturday. The Phillip Stokes-trained galloper relished the rise in journey when a narrow winner of the Mirasan.com Handicap (2500m) at The Valley. Saturday’s victory followed previous wins at Pakenham, The Valley and Caulfield and the Group 3 Hobart… Read More »
Counttheheadlights has emerged as a contender for Melbourne’s richest juvenile race, the Blue Diamond Stakes following his debut win at The Valley. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained son of I Am Invincible rode the speed before going on to record a comfortable win in the Dominant Cleaning Solutions Handicap on Saturday. Ridden by Ben… Read More »
Unflinching has maintained his perfect record with a stylish first-up victory at The Valley. After starting his career with victories at Mornington and The Valley last spring, Unflinching took out the Dominant.com.au Handicap (1000m) on Saturday. Under the guidance of Damien Thornton, Unflinching ($2.45) raced to a 2-Âľ length victory from the $2 favourite Duchy Of Savoy with The Superintendent ($17),… Read More »
Tulloch Lodge co-trainer Adrian Bott has classic ambitions for Silent Impact, who has taken his record to three wins from four starts with an impressive return at Randwick. A son of 2004 VRC Oaks winner Hollow Bullet, Silent Impact has been earmarked for the three-year-old triple crown of the Randwick… Read More »
Kris Lees has coaxed multiple stakes winner Special Reward back into form, but he admits there was a time he was unsure whether the horse would ever return to his best. The six-year-old is one of the fancied runners for the Listed Carrington Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday after snapping a… Read More »
Through The Cracks delivered Angela Davies one of her biggest moments on a racetrack, but when he suffered back-to-back injuries last year, she feared the career of her best horse might be all but over. The 2020 Provincial Championships winner underwent surgery to a fetlock after finishing a gallant fourth to Greysful… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant will be the star attraction when she makes her first public appearance of the year at the Warwick Farm barrier trials. Three days after stablemate and Everest winner Nature Strip returned with a comfortable trial win at Rosehill, Verry Elleegant will dust off the cobwebs in preparation… Read More »
Multiple Premiership winning trainer Tony Gollan likes to tell it as it is. If he is confident about the chances of one of his runners he says so. If he thinks there are obstacles one of his runners might have to overcome, he will tell you what he thinks they… Read More »
