A rank outsider has given Canberra trainer Philip Courtney his first city winner. Maryore ($21) swooped late to defeat $1.80 favourite Kent in the Ranvet’s Salkavite Handicap at Canterbury on Wednesday. Courtney said he would never forget training his first city winner. “It’s exciting for the stable,” Courtney said. “We’ve… Read More »
Isorich is set for the 24th start of his preparation but trainer Wayne Seelin insists he is just doing what comes naturally. The gelding has raced on nine different NSW tracks in his five-year-old season and had at least one start in every month since August except January. Isorich will… Read More »
Predicted rain in Sydney will shape Gary Portelli’s week with the trainer juggling his options. Portelli is hoping to have four runners at his home track on Wednesday but if the rain arrives early that could be reduced to two, Cosmic Cameo and Lot Three Four One who was also… Read More »
Apprentice jockey James Innes has guided Super Tycoon to victory on his last day of riding before he starts a three-week suspension. He brought Super Tycoon ($9) from last in the 1500m TAB Rewards Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday, timing his run beautifully to swamp Final Decision ($14) in a… Read More »
Clarry Conners has baulked once at an autumn carnival start for Queen Of Wands. He is unlikely to do the same again after the filly made it back-to-back wins in the TAB Rewards Handicap at Kembla Grange on Wednesday. “I think a bit of her and I had her nominated… Read More »
A day after celebrating his 50th birthday, Godolphin’s Darren Beadman showed he had lost none of his quick wit during a good-humoured stewards’ room exchange with Edward Cummings. Cummings, representing his father Anthony, fired in a protest on behalf of stable runner Hieroglyphics who was beaten a nose by Godolphin… Read More »
