Under the careful guidance of Clayton Douglas at Mornington stables, champion sprinter Giga Kick is gearing up for a triumphant comeback after a hiatus. After being absent from the track since last September's McEwen Stakes, the four-year-old speedster is back in training mode, showing great enthusiasm. Douglas shares that Giga Kick has been staying active with light exercises such as water ...
A significant number of horses from the northern hemisphere are set to make their mark at the Sydney Everest Carnival, which boasts a staggering A$87 million in prize money. Among the contenders are ten horses from the UK, who will be based at Canterbury Park and trained by overseas trainers as well as prominent Sydney trainers. These hopefuls are targeting prestigious races such as the brand ...
In a bold move, Simon Miller reveals his 3YO star filly Amelia's Jewel will be racing in the new King Charles III Stakes during the Sydney spring carnival. With a staggering A$5 million at stake, Miller has chosen this prestigious event over a Melbourne race on the same day. Perth trainer Simon Miller is in awe of the "insane" prizemoney on offer in Sydney, including the inaugural A$5 King ...
On Sunday, The Everest, Sydney's premier racing event, increased its prize money to A$20 million, making it the second-richest horse race in the world after the Saudi Cup. Additionally, the Royal Randwick event in October will feature a new A$5 million King Charles III Stakes, which was approved by the British monarch. "The King Charles III Stakes creates a new level of excitement for the Sydney ...
Three-year-old Buenos Noches is back in work at Smith’s Warwick Farm stable and scheduled to trial early next month with a A$20 million ambition this season that starts with a display of worthiness to secure an Everest invitation. Although the 2022 Poseidon Stakes’ winner couldn’t get his ducks lined up as planned in autumn, the Group One-winning trainer hopes to have Buenos Noches up and ...
Melbourne Racing Club has taken up the responsibility of co-hosting "Australia's greatest race day" with a powerful The Everest/King Charles III Stakes lineup at Royal Randwick. During a meeting in London, Racing NSW officials revealed that a A$5 million race named after King Charles III will take place in Sydney on The Everest day this year, replacing the Group One George Main Stakes. RNSW ...
With The Everest in his sights this spring, Think About It continued his meteoric ascent to stardom under the tutelage of Joe Pride, following his triumphant victory at the Stradbroke Handicap 2023 in Brisbane. The So You Think four-year-old, having won nine out of ten career starts, continued his winning streak by triumphing in the Gr.1 A$3 million Stradbroke Handicap, just two weeks after his ...
Trainer Clayton Douglas is beaming with joy over the outstanding shape of his superstar sprinter, Giga Kick, who is presently residing in Queensland, preparing for a packed fall season. Douglas, who recently visited the Sunshine State to oversee his stable's leading horse, expressed his satisfaction with the son of Scissor Kick. The Legacy Of Giga Kick: A Racing Legend "He's a pretty lucky boy, ...
The Stradbroke Handicap presents itself as a grand stage for horses to showcase their talents and earn a coveted spot in The Everest. Although Think About It has already secured a spot in The Everest field with Newgate as the slot-holder, a slew of other contenders in the Group One feature have the potential to earn a coveted spot in The Everest, including the awe-inspiring trio of Opal Ridge, ...
The congregation is expected to support JJ Atkins while Shinzo may participate in The Everest. Unfortunately, Learning To Fly is unlikely to make an appearance during the spring carnival. Tom Magnier, the head of Coolmore Australia, is elated after winning the English Derby with Auguste Rodin. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph on Monday, he discussed his plans for racing three exceptional ...
Trainer Chris Waller is optimistic that ageing superstar sprinter Nature Strip can still compete at the elite level and make a record fifth successive appearance in The TAB Everest this spring. After a brief two-start campaign in the autumn, Nature Strip has enjoyed the longest spell he has had in nearly four years. Nature Strip is an 8-year-old gelding bred in Australia. Chris Waller started ...
Godolphin Entrusts McEvoy With Aft Cabin Ride Kerrin McEvoy, a star jockey, has been given the opportunity to win his third Stradbroke Handicap and his second for Godolphin, after being chosen to ride Aft Cabin. Although McEvoy has never ridden the 3YO colt before, he will be racing in Queensland's most prestigious race. Kerrin McEvoy has won the Melbourne Cup three times and the prestigious ...