Trainers eager to unleash well-bred filly
Connections of Written Tycoon filly Eagerly Awaits are hoping for a late Christmas present when the two-year-old makes her debut at Morphettville on Boxing Day.
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Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare retired
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has been retired following a lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
‘Chautauqua of Hong Kong’ refuses to jump at Pakenham
Stewards will consider the racing future of Global Harmony after the former Hong Kong galloper refused to take part in the last race at Pakenham.
Mertens joins late dad as Pakenham Cup winner with ‘Gai ride’
Beau Mertens ticked off another race his late father Peter won after producing a “Gai Waterhouse ride” on Goldman to salute in the Pakenham Cup.
Maher masterstroke has third Magic Millions within reach
Ciaron Maher has his sights on a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Icarian Dream burst into calculations with a powerful win in the BJ McLachlan Stakes.
‘What a game’: Gollan stunned by Falvelon blowout
Tony Gollan stacked the Falvelon field with six runners but the trainer was lost for words when his two roughies fought out the finish.
‘Absolute marvel’: Shock result goes to plan in Supernova
The Hayes brothers had long earmarked The Supernova for Here To Shock and the plan went accordingly in a stable quinella.
Historic triumph for King Charles III at Randwick
His Majesty King Charles III became the first ruling British monarch to win a race at Royal Randwick following Gilded Water’s victory and a Group 1 is now the aim.
‘Billy the Kid’ hits target for first Sydney winner
Irish-born teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane produced a perfectly timed ride aboard Captain Amelia at Randwick to land his first Sydney winner during his Australian sojourn.
Modown scores sentimental win for trainer, new owners
Modown posted a special win for trainer Charlotte Littlefield and made an instant profit for his new owners in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham.
Deamer rapt as mare earns Gold Coast trip
Classy mare Rapt has booked herself a return to Queensland next month for the $500,000 Magic Millions The Wave with an impressive win at Randwick.
‘He’s got a motor’: $31 roughie impresses at Murray Bridge
Three-year-old galloper Dobbinair was given little hope as a $31 shot but won like an odds-on favourite at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Pallaton creates huge impression with dominant win
Pallaton received high praise from trainer Michael Freedman and jockey Tommy Berry before and the colt’s scintillating victory on debut at Randwick certainly lived up to it.
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‘Not just a horse to us’: Oh Too Good worth more than Gold
Trainer Kevin Daffy says Gold Bullion favourite Oh Too Good is part of the family and will pick out the best races for her regardless of prizemoney or status.
Brown chases Southside feature double-double
After winning the Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite, jockey Ethan Brown has a big shot of completing another Southside feature double at Pakenham.
Father-son duo stake Magic Millions claim with impressive filly
Father-son duo Chris and Corey Munce will chase next month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic with impressive filly Vein Girl after her win on Friday night.
Gollan favourites ‘should be closer’ in Falvelon betting
Tony Gollan has almost half the field in the Falvelon, including the two favourites, which shapes as a crucial launching pad for his summer carnival team.
Saffie shooting for rich payday in Supernova
UK jockey Saffie Osborne doesn’t get too many chances to ride in $1m races back home but says she has a big shot at winning The Supernova at Pakenham on Saturday.
O’Shea optimistic Waverley on the right Road for debut win
Trainer John O’Shea believes it’s only a matter of time before the winners start to flow for top sire Wootten Bassett in Australia and hopes his colt Waverley Road can lead the way at Randwick.
Willo craves another cup win with ‘special horse’
Craig Williams is chasing another big-race win with Vow And Declare after recently reuniting with his Melbourne Cup winner.
‘Can’t line it up’: Lees left guessing on Debut form
If punters are struggling to line up the form for Friday night’s The Debut, Kris Lees is no different as his filly aims to lock in a Magic Millions spot.
‘One of the best tracks’: Kent Jr gives slot series thumbs up
Trainer Michael Kent Jr insists Cranbourne and Pakenham are worthy tracks to stage Saturday feature meetings as the latter prepare for this week’s $1m The Supernova.
‘Fast learner’: Bruce eyes Magic Millions Earn with $7000 yearling
Trainer Jack Bruce is chasing a start in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when his $7000 colt makes his debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
‘Back to where he was’: Resurgent galloper on track for new rich race
Trainer John Sargent is confident Palmetto will be at his best in his comeback this weekend after a freak incident ruined his last campaign.
Corstens mare faces morning test for Pakenham Cup
Troy Corstens has big plans for Group 2-winning mare Lady In Pink next spring but will find out more about her staying ability if she takes her place in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Zoustar in ‘rare territory’ as world’s best sire
Super stallion Zoustar will be the most successful sire in the world this year after passing the Australian record for most individual winners.
Magic Millions blow for J-Mac after causing Hong Kong fall
The world’s best jockey will miss Magic Millions on the Gold Coast after stewards found he was responsible for causing a nasty fall at Sha Tin on Sunday night.
Stokes gets happy homecoming at Gawler
Trainer Phillip Stokes returned to his old stomping ground for the weekend and getting a win at Gawler made it even better.
‘Hard watch’: Jedibeel pulls off great escape in Razor Sharp
Jedibeel avoided being the hardluck story of the day at Randwick with a heartstopping win in the Razor Sharp Handicap.
Maher filly surges home to stay unbeaten
Ciaron Maher filly Yes Lulu will now be set for a race on Magic Millions day after maintaining her perfect record at Caulfield Heath on Saturday.
Beau enhances Derby prospects with dazzling Grand Prix win
Beau Dazzler relished the step up in distance to underline his Queensland Derby potential with a dominant win in the Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Ex-Ingham horse caps big day for Baker, Darby with special win
Robusto, who was formerly owned by the Ingham family, won the race named in their honour at Randwick to cap an amazing day for Bjorn Baker and Darby Racing.
Waller stayer continues hot form in Christmas Cup
Progressive stayer Kadavar delivered an early present when he brought up the hat-trick and maintained his perfect 2400m record in the Christmas Cup at Randwick.
Darby’s Inglis quinella all Within The Law
Syndicator Scott Darby has a knack of finding diamonds in the rough and has unearthed another in $30,000 yearling Within The Law who recorded her second Inglis feature win at Randwick.
Kennewell and Yeomans filly proves Invincible on debut
Exciting filly Invincible Woman kicked off her career in impressive fashion with a dominant win in the Magic Millions Vic 2YO Classic.
Racing mourns passing of Sam Kavanagh
The thoroughbred racing industry is in mourning following the passing of Sam Kavanagh who lost his brave battle with cancer overnight.
Warnie in test for $1m slot race
A win at Caulfield Heath on Saturday will likely secure Ciaron Maher import Warnie a start in The Supernova slot race next week.
Unexpected Group 1 winner’s rapid rise surprises Schiller
Tyler Schiller never expected Port Lockroy to win a Group 1 this prep but is confident the emerging star can notch another big-race victory in The Ingham.
Munce has faith apprentice can secure big first
Chris Munce has long spruiked the ability of his apprentice Tahlia Fenlon and says she has a golden opportunity to win her first stakes race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Jockey who started Winx streak retires after finger injury
Jockey Larry Cassidy, who rode Winx in the first of her record breaking 33-win streak, has succumbed to a nasty finger injury which sidelined him for more than a year.
‘Unbelievable’: Jockey-biting horse ready to taste victory again
Rob Heathcote had never seen anything like it but he has Prince Of Boom ready to run a big race in the Lough Neagh Stakes after biting the finger off his jockey earlier in the week.
Maher ‘pretty confident’ weight no issue for Ingham favourite
Gringotts is hunting a hat-trick of feature victories on Saturday but will have to shoulder a heavy load to take out The Ingham.
Hype on Harry real as Sunlight tilt shines bright
TAB has released its all-in market for The Sunlight and also revealed its runner for the $3m slot race on the Gold Coast.
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