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Luke Fernie devoted to Railway Stakes challenge
Luke Fernie believes he has the right winning formula for Devoted and hopes he can test that theory when the six-year-old tackles elite opposition at Ascot Saturday week. Devoted is back in the west and on home soil and familiar territory once again after Luke Fernie purchased the Xtravagant gelding for $105,000… Read More »
Repossession boost after favourable Placid Ark Stakes barrier draw
Co-trainers Chris and Michael Gangemi’s prospects of winning the Listed Tabtouch Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday improved significantly after talented three-year-old Repossession drew perfectly in barrier one. The Gangemi brothers breathed a huge sigh of relief when news came through that Repossession would start from the exact… Read More »
Fast filly Bold Bastille up for sale
Bold Bastille, owned by Ozzie Kheir, is set to go up for auction next week through a boutique Inglis Digital sale. Trained by Lindsay Park, this talented daughter of Brazen Beau made waves as a two-year-old, winning four of her first five starts, including three at Listed level. She impressed… Read More »
Railway Stakes to suit Light Infantry Man
The powerful Ciaron Maher stable is confident the Saturday week’s Railway Stakes (1600m) is the right race for Light Infantry Man to score his maiden Group 1 win. The six-year-old scored his first win in seven starts under the care of Ciaron Maher in last Thursday’s Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1600m)… Read More »
Roy rises again for Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The eight-year-old is among the entries for this Saturday’s $1 million Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, which is the final Group 1 race of the elongated Spring Carnival. Gentleman Roy completed a winning hat-trick when he won the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes on August 17 , which was followed by… Read More »
Pride hunts second Newcastle feature
Joseph Pride has the two top weights entered in the $1 million Group 2 The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle this Saturday, but only last year’s winner Coal Crusher is certain to line up. His stable star Private Eye is dual nominated in The Hunter and the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m)… Read More »
Tulloch Lodge fillies step out at Caulfield
Adrian Bott jetted in to watch the final piece of fast work for his and Gai Waterhouse’s Thousand Guineas runners at Caulfield on Tuesday. The Tulloch Lodge trainers made use of the opportunity for Too Darn Lizzie and Dominetta to work on the course proper four days out from the $1.5 million… Read More »
Blake Shinn to reunite with Antino in Hong Kong Mile
Blake Shinn is set to reunite with Antino for the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin on December 8, as confirmed by trainer Tony Gollan. Shinn previously guided Antino to victory in the Toorak Handicap but missed the Champions Mile due to suspension, where Mark Zahra stepped in,… Read More »
Eastern states stars set for The Pinnacles at Ascot
Ten high-profile horses from top eastern states stables are confirmed to head west for The Pinnacles Carnival at Ascot, kicking off with the Group 1 Railway Stakes on November 23. The contingent, departing from Sydney on Friday night, includes runners from Ciaron Maher Racing, Annabel Neasham, Bjorn Baker, Chris Waller,… Read More »
Baraqiel to race for the MVRC in The Meteorite
The Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) has partnered with Bennett Racing and Malua Racing to secure an exciting contender for the inaugural $1 million “The Meteorite” on Cranbourne Cup Day, Saturday, November 23. Baraqiel, trained by Leon and Troy Corstens alongside Will Larkin, will represent MVRC in this high-stakes sprint…. Read More »
Glamour mare back on track
A strong closing effort by Own The Queen to take out her 1200m heat at Belmont trials this morning (Monday) has lifted the spirits of the glamour mare’s trainer, Justine Erkelens. In her first official hit out since her autumn blitz earlier this year, Erkelens believes Own The Queen is back on track… Read More »
Lindsay Park operation targeting Perth Cup
Group 2 winner Apulia is being aimed at the $1 million Perth Cup (2400m) on New Year’s Day, following his third placing at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained galloper was narrowly beaten by Arran Bay and Unspoken in last week’s Furphy Plate (1800m), where… Read More »
Perth was just what the Doc ordered
Prized gelding Hey Doc gave his Eastern States owners a Western Australian holiday to remember when he took out the 2019 Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) in a dominant performance at Ascot. Finishing his career as a four-time Group 1 winner, the champion horse provided countless memories for his ownership… Read More »
Pilkington’s State gets Stakes test
Jack Pilkington will chase his maiden Stakes win as a trainer in this Saturday’s Group 3 Spring Stakes at Newcastle and the rookie trainer thinks it would be appropriate if Alabama State landed the milestone. The Alabama Express colt’s first start back in January was Pilkington’s first as a trainer and… Read More »
McDonald chases another Thousand Guineas
Not content with his record Melbourne Cup Carnival haul, James Mcdonald will be back in Melbourne for this Saturday’s Thousand Guineas meeting. The champion jockey will ride pre-post favourite Aeliana in the $1.5 million Group 1 for three-year-old fillies. McDonald won last year’s Thousand Guineas on Joliestar, who like Aeliana is trained… Read More »
Bittercreek wants crack at Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Will Larkin would happily take the $300,000 winner’s cheque from this Saturday’s Blue Sapphire Stakes with Bittercreek, but he has his eyes on an even bigger prize at the Caulfield card. The young trainer and his partners, Leon and Troy Corstens, are keen to see the three-year-old son of Snitzel… Read More »
Without A Fight and Antino set sights on Hong Kong races
Without A Fight, the 2023 Melbourne Cup winner, is likely heading to the Hong Kong Vase on December 8 after a strong third-place finish in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington. Trainer Anthony Freedman noted that the stayer felt the pinch late in the 2000m race but remains in… Read More »
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes to suit Climbing Star
Phillip Stokes looked at the hot company engaged at Flemington yesterday and thought that waiting an extra week with Climbing Star for the Caulfield meeting on Saturday would be a worthwhile move. The Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes over 1400-metres is the next assignment for the mare who will be shooting… Read More »
Phearson due for change of luck in The Hunter
Brad Widdup is hoping for a change of fortune at the barrier draw to help Phearson bounce back to his best when he winds up his preparation in the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle. Far from disgraced against one of the best sprinters in the country when eighth to Bella Nipotina in… Read More »
James McDonald breaks his own Melbourne Cup Carnival record
Champion jockey James McDonald once again stole the show at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, ending the week with an impressive 11 wins, surpassing his own record of 10 victories set in 2021. McDonald’s exceptional performance on the final day saw him claim four wins, including two Group 1 races. McDonald’s… Read More »