As the world-famous sprinter, Nature Strip, returns to training, he gears up for the upcoming Spring Racing Carnival. Nature Strip's Lasting Legacy: Racing Through the Seasons Before deciding on their next move with the nine-time Group one winner, the eight-year-old gelding under the tutelage of Chris Waller will probably make his debut in Sydney this spring with two runs. "The horse will tell ...
Trainer Bjorn Baker's description of his stable's performance this season as "very hit and miss," statistics reveal that it has been his most successful one to date. Last Saturday, Baker achieved a personal milestone with five victorious horses at Randwick, propelling him into the top five of the Sydney trainer premiership rankings. His success extended to major races, with Arapaho triumphing in ...
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 ...
This month, a grand entourage of globetrotters will journey to Royal Ascot - but which elite members from down under should you keep a keen eye out for? Coolangatta Ready To Conquer Royal Ascot Coolangatta, the talented dual Group One winner, blazed a trail toward Royal Ascot after her impressive victory in the Black Caviar Stakes at Flemington in February. She's a force to be reckoned with ...
From the west to the east, Superstorm is embarking on a new journey in his racing career by competing in Queensland's most lucrative race this coming weekend. Once trained by Grant and Alana Williams for Peters Investments, the former WA galloper is now under the guidance of Lauren Abbott and will make his debut under her care in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) on Saturday. Superstorm's ...
Gai Waterhouse thinks that a really good duo of a “superior” three-year-old horse and an amazing female jockey can help her win the Stradbroke Handicap again. The First Lady of Australian Racing expressed unwavering confidence in the colossal up-and-comer Hawaii Five Oh and the petite rider Rachel King. Waterhouse said King, a former Englishwoman, can now create a fresh slice of Australian ...
Joe Pride is confident that Think About It is on a steady upward trajectory, showing significant progress with each race. He anticipates that the talented horse will reach his full potential and deliver a top-notch performance in the highly anticipated A$3 million Stradbroke Handicap. With a bold statement, Joe Pride has caused a ripple of fear amongst Stradbroke Handicap competitors, as he ...
Next week, Jimmy Jerkens, the New Yorker, will embark on his first training stint in Saudi Arabia, taking the reins for the esteemed HRH Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz, the leading owner of 2022. Under the banner of the 'Red Stable', Jerkens will be entrusted with the training of some of the finest horses in the jurisdiction. Jerkens boasts of a remarkable track record with two ...
As the highly anticipated Stradbroke Handicap approaches, Think About It, the favored racehorse, will be sporting a synthetic hoof filler in one of his feet. However, trainer Joe Pride assures that this is simply to make the farrier's job easier and will not affect the horse's impressive performance record of seven consecutive wins. Come race day at Eagle Farm, all eyes will be on Think About It ...
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 ...