Waller hasn't made a final decision on which horse will represent the stable in the upcoming A$750,000 Gr.1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, but he seems to favour Princess Grace (USA) as the most probable contender. Princess Grace aims to improve her first-up performance, where she narrowly placed second to her stablemate Fangirl in the Gr.1 Winx Stakes. Among Waller's horses, the American mare is ...
Sea Stone, the 4YO stayer, has set his sights on next year's Dubai Carnival after registering his first win on turf in the 1m6f handicap. The horse, ridden by Benoit de la Sayette, completed a double with this victory, having won a race over 2m at Kempton recently. The connections of Sea Stone are thrilled with the horse's performance and believe that he has the potential to do well in the Dubai ...
Star jockey Nash Rawiller likened his experience riding the formidable racehorse Tom Kitten to "maneuvering a bus." However, the Godolphin champion surprised everyone by showcasing his incredible speed and agility, comparable to that of a sports car, ultimately positioning himself as a strong contender for the prestigious Golden Rose. Tom Kitten, a promising offspring of the renowned Harry ...
Libertad proved his worth by dominating a strong field of 3YO at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Trained by Annabel Neasham, Libertad remained undefeated as he comfortably claimed victory in the Gr.3 San Domenico Stakes, a race worth A$250,000. Neasham was not surprised by Libertad's triumph and confidently assured that his undeniable skills would finally receive the recognition they deserved. ...
Andrew Balding, a trainer based in England, has cherished memories of Flemington, and he hopes that his up-and-coming stayer Scampi can lead him on a journey to Melbourne once again after the Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday. In 2013, Balding achieved a career high when he brought Side Glance (GB) to Australia, which culminated in winning the Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes (2000m), now the Champions ...
Pier, the Group One winner, has exceptional abilities according to New Zealand trainer Darryn Weatherley. However, he also acknowledges that transitioning from a 3YO to open company is no easy feat. Despite considering the Melbourne Memsie Stakes, Weatherley has decided to start off with Saturday's Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa, hoping that patience will eventually pay off in the long run. "I was ...
Highfield Princess, the defending champion, has a tough challenge ahead of her as she strives to become a repeat winner of the prestigious Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York this Friday. It seems that John Quinn's prized horse is reaching its peak just in time for another dazzling performance, much like the one it gave at Knavesmire a year ago. During that time, the horse was able ...
Courage Mon Ami, owned by John and Thady Gosden, is determined to leave the disappointment of his Goodwood Cup defeat behind and make a strong comeback in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at York. In June's Royal Ascot Gold Cup, the hero of the race was the gelding who managed to beat 11 other rivals and win by a three-quarters of a length from Andrew Balding's Coltrane. Quickthorn, trained ...
In the Goffs UK Harry Beeby Premier Yearling Stakes at York, Dragon Leader emerged victorious with a runaway win, leaving behind all of his rivals. The colt trained by Clive Cox had an impressive record going into the race, having won two Salisbury novices. He was also a well-fancied 7-2 joint-favourite at York. With Ryan Moore as his jockey, he easily outclassed a large field, winning by a ...
Randwick is gearing up for yet another exciting barrier trial session on Friday, featuring a quintet of Everest hopefuls. The opening 850m heat on the Kensington track will see six horses competing, including Lost And Running, Alcohol Free, I Am Me, Private Eye, and Sunshine In Paris, all vying for a coveted spot in the $15 million feature. Atishu, the Queen Of The Turf Stakes heroine, along ...
Defending champion Highfield Princess will face tough competition in the upcoming Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday, as a total of 16 runners have been declared for the race. Trained by John Quinn, Highfield Princess had an outstanding season last year, winning this race as part of a remarkable Group One treble. While she may not have reached the same heights this year, ...
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has recently announced the creation of the Damien Oliver Award, named in honor of the legendary jockey's decorated riding career. The award will be presented annually to an up-and-coming Western Australian apprentice who has demonstrated passion and dedication in all aspects of their riding and training during each respective season. Race-riding ...