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Impressive Newcomer Dominates On Testing Ground Wodeton produced a scintillating performance to surge clear of his rivals on debut at Rosehill, prompting Golden Slipper discussions after demolishing the field in the Chandon Handicap. The Chris Waller-trained colt, partnered by James McDonald, displayed professional racing manners to overcome a wide passage and power away for a commanding ...
International Group One Test Beckons For Top Miler Mr Brightside is pleasing connections ahead of planned autumn assault on three prestigious Australian features before a possible tilt at international glory in Hong Kong. Jump-Out Delight The 7YO gelding, trained by the Hayes brothers - Ben, JD and Will - showed his wellbeing in an 800m jump-out at Werribee on Friday. Running on for third under ...
Track Record Shattered In Devastating Sha Tin Display Ka Ying Rising, who has been hailed as "probably the best horse" legendary trainer David Hayes has ever trained, has strengthened his position for the US$20m The Everest after demolishing his own track record at Sha Tin on Sunday night. The superstar sprinter, delivering a devastating performance in the Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup, stopped the ...
Talented Fillies Set For Royal Randwick Clash Randwick handler John Thompson is plotting a path to glory as his unbeaten youngster Bel Merci readies for her first public appearance of 2025 at Tuesday's Royal Randwick barrier trials. The exciting prospect, who made headlines capturing the Gr.3 Gimcrack Stakes over 1000m at headquarters last October, is being primed for a tilt at Australia's ...
Recovery From Injury Sparks Fresh Campaign Hopes Multiple Group One Winner Alligator Blood is mounting a remarkable comeback from injury under the guidance of new trainer Chris Waller. The 8YO gelding, previously with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, is embarking on a fresh chapter following the successful rehabilitation of his pastern injury. Queensland Stint Aids Recovery The seven-time Group ...
Hong Kong Ace Could Tackle Sydney Without Prep Run Fresh approach for sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising could make his Australian debut in the Gr.1 The Everest at Royal Randwick next October, with trainer David Hayes revealing bold plans to target the US$20 million contest without a preparatory run. Past glory beckons Previous winners of The Everest include Giga Kick, Think About It and defending ...
Former Breeding Chief To Start New Role In January Melbourne Racing Club has orchestrated a significant leadership change, appointing influential racing figure Tom Reilly as their new chief executive officer, marking a strategic shift in the club's direction. Wealth Of Experience Shapes New Era The former senior journalist and editor, who has masterfully steered Thoroughbred Breeders' Australia ...
Everest Hero Heading For A New Chapter After A Glittering Career Sam Clipperton, the rising star who conquered The Everest aboard Think About It, has announced his immediate retirement from race riding at the age of 30, bringing down the curtain on a stellar 15 career in the saddle. Hong Kong Success Adds To Legacy The five-time Group One winner, who made his debut aboard Nine Dragons at Wyong ...
Cup Hero Set For Australian Campaign After Memorable Triumph Knight's Choice, trained by the partnership of Sheila Laxon and John Symons, is primed for a Melbourne Cup title defence in 2025, shunning the European circuit including the Gr.1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The race, steeped in history, has seen notable dual winners including Think Big (1974-75) and Makybe Diva's historic hat-trick ...
Stars And Struggles As International Season Heats Up Fresh from being crowned the Longines World's Best Jockey for 2024, James McDonald is making waves in Hong Kong with seven winners at an impressive 22.6 per cent strike rate. The Kiwi ace, who commenced his short-term contract with doubles at his first three meetings, is maintaining his stellar form through to his scheduled departure on ...
Rising Force From Down Under Sets Sights On Hong Kong Glory Australia's powerhouse trainer Ciaron Maher is launching his first Hong Kong raid with emerging speedster Recommendation in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on 8 December. Home Success Breeds Global Ambition The Victorian handler's stable star has been firing on all cylinders, rattling off a hat-trick of Group Three ...
Champion Mare's Third Foal Brings Fresh Joy After Earlier Heartbreak Winx, the extraordinary champion who dominated Australian racing, has delivered a strapping colt by leading sire Snitzel at Coolmore Stud in the early hours of Monday morning, bringing fresh delight to her connections. The delivery, occurring just after midnight, proceeded without complications despite being a fortnight ...
