Apache ‘on song’ for stern Australia Stakes test
Three straight wins over the Australia Stakes course has boosted Apache Song’s confidence ahead of the Michael Trotter-trained mare’s crack at Friday night’s Group 2 Australia Stakes at The Valley.
Three straight wins over the Australia Stakes course has boosted Apache Song’s confidence ahead of the Michael Trotter-trained mare’s crack at Friday night’s Group 2 Australia Stakes at The Valley.
Sea King has returned from a break and trainer Matt Dunn believes the import will be a better horse after being given time to acclimatise to his new surroundings.
A trip to Sandown for a gallop on Tuesday should benefit impressively-bred youngster My Gladiola ahead of Saturday’s Blue Diamond Preview.
Trainer Ciaron Maher will give The Everest winner Bella Nipotina an extended break and target the Brisbane winter carnival.
Trainer John Sargent is confident Palmetto will be at his best in his comeback this weekend after a freak incident ruined his last campaign.
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.
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.
Super stallion Zoustar will be the most successful sire in the world this year after passing the Australian record for most individual winners.
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.
Trainer Phillip Stokes returned to his old stomping ground for the weekend and getting a win at Gawler made it even better.
Jedibeel avoided being the hardluck story of the day at Randwick with a heartstopping win in the Razor Sharp Handicap.
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 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.
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.
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