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The Thrilling Warwick Farm Contest Puts Youngsters In Spotlight The road to the Gr.1 Golden Slipper took an intriguing turn at Warwick Farm on Wednesday as Gerald Ryan's promising juvenile demonstrated his credentials in a compelling maiden contest. High-Class Bloodlines On Display King Of Pop, a US$800,000 purchase and son of 2020 Golden Slipper victor Farnan, delivered a performance of genuine ...
Randwick Handler Opts For Timing Switch With Unbeaten Juvenile Allan Kehoe is orchestrating a fresh assault on next month's Gr.1 Golden Slipper with his emerging talent Shaggy, following the youngster's emphatic triumph at Royal Randwick. Perfect Record Prompts Bold Move The unbeaten juvenile has forced connections to reconsider their programme after completing a hat-trick in Saturday's Pierro ...
Top-Class Raiders Target US$31.5m Carnival Spoils Seven international gallopers are preparing to jet into Sydney as overseas stables target several marquee events during the six-week autumn carnival, with combined purses worth US$31.5m. Haggas Team Spearheads Challenge Leading the charge is Dubai Honour, trained by William Haggas, who is no stranger to success Down Under having claimed both the ...
Rising Star Secures Prize Mount After Impressive Trial Bel Merci put herself firmly back in the Gr.2 Silver Slipper Stakes picture with an eye-catching trial success at Kembla Grange, leading trainer John Thompson to secure the services of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd for next Saturday's contest. Trial Turnaround Delights Connections The brilliant Gimcrack Stakes winner had drifted in Gr.1 Golden ...
Speed Merchant Shows His Class In Pre-Race Workout North England produced a devastating display of speed when storming to victory in Monday morning's crucial 900-metre trial at Rosehill, firmly throwing down the gauntlet for the Gr.1 Golden Slipper. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt, purchased for US$280,000, demonstrated his exceptional class by leaving his rivals trailing in his ...
Superstar Jockey Faces Logistical Challenge For Prestigious Mounts James McDonald is mapping out an ambitious schedule after his masterclass aboard Voyage Bubble in the Gr.1 Stewards' Cup at Sha Tin. The New Zealand ace faces a demanding turnaround between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong commitments next month. Racing Against The Clock The timing couldn't be tighter for McDonald, who is slated to ...
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 ...
